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CEDARBERG WILDERNESS


Postal address: PRIVATE BAG X1, CITRUSDAL, 7340, SOUTH AFRICA

Tel (International): +27-22-9212289

Tel (South Africa): 022-9212289

Fax (International): +27-22-9213219, or +27-27-4822403

Fax (South Africa): 022-9213219, or 027-4822403

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Our situation/ areas of operation:

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Our type of wildlife enterprise:

GAME/NATURE RESERVE

Our wildlife products and/or services:

HIKING, BIRDING An area of outstanding scenery, the Cedarberg range is well known for its rugged broken terrain. The highest peak is the Sneeuberg, at 2 027 m above sea level, and there are several other peaks exceeding 1 600 m. The wilderness area covers 71 000 ha of montane fynbos (heath) vegetation, and also protects a vast array of plant species. These include the Clanwilliam cedar tree, which is now rare as a result of uncontrolled exploitation in the past. Although no large game species occur in Cedarberg Wilderness, visitors may see Cape grysbok, common duiker, grey rhebok, klipspringer, baboon, rock dassie and small grey mongoose. The area is being used as a pilot sanctuary for leopards, with the intention of reducing the conflict between leopard conservation and stock-farming. Although the chances of seeing leopard are small, watch for their distinctive tracks. For a mountainous region, the birdlife is surprisingly rich, and 150 species have been recorded (a checklist is available). Most of the area's rain falls during winter (may to September, when nights are often cold. Location: North-western part of the region; north-east of Cape Town. Access: From Cape Town follow the N7 northwards for about 180 km and, beyond Citrusdal, turn right at the signpost to Algeria; follow this road to the office. Two public roads traverse the area; in the north, the Pakhuis Pass road (R364) from Clanwilliam, and from Algeria a fairly rough gravel road which links up with the R303 between Citrusdal and Ceres. Permits are required and numbers of visitors are strictly controlled. Accommodation: Uitkyk has 4 rooms for 15 people (minimum 5) with a kitchen, ablution facilities, beds/mattresses and firewood; Waenhuis sleeps 7 persons (minimum 3) and has ablution facilities, beds/mattresses and firewood; book in advance. There are camping and caravan sites at Algeria and Kliphuis with ablution facilities and firewood. Patrol shelters in the mountains may be used by hikers. A number of accommodation options are available on farms in the are: contact the Publicity/Tourist Division, Clanwilliam Municipality P.O. Box 5, Clanwilliam, 8135, South Africa. Other facilities: An extensive network of hiking trails with overnight huts (maps available at the office); swimming in the river at Algeria; picnic sites with fireplaces at Algeria and on Pakhuis Pass. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: No restrictions on public roads; office - 08h00 to 16h30. Beware: Sudden weather changes; remember designated trails.