Nuwerust Rest Camp

Contact Details

Louise Esterhuizen

www.cederbergexperience.co.za
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+27 (0)27 482 2813
086 661 7337

Office Hours

Office Hours Mon-Fri:
08h00 - 12h00 & 14h00 - 17h00

Office Hours Saturday:
08h00 - 12h00 & 16h00 - 17h00

Office Hours Sunday:
09h00 - 12h00

Office Hours Public Holidays:
09h00 - 12:00 & 17h00 - 18h00

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How to get there

It is advisable to drive the Ceres route and not the Citrusdal/Clanwilliam route. The gravel road is 10 km shorter and in a better condition. Cape Town to Nuwerust Rest Camp is 245km.
Ceres Route:

Take the N1 north. Take the R44 to Ceres.
Please ensure that you have sufficient petrol before leaving Ceres. (Cell-phones will only work until you reach the small town Op Die Berg.)
When you enter Ceres turn left at the second robot towards Prince Alfreds' Hamlet. (R303)
Drive through Prince Alfreds' Hamlet (beware of speed traps in Ceres and Prince Alfred).
Drive over the Gydo Pass. Keep driving until you reach the little town of Op Die Berg.
Op Die Berg is 20 km from the top of Gydo Pass. Do not take the right turn to Touwsriver on the way to Op Die Berg.
200m Past Op Die Berg is a sign that says Cederberg/ Ceres Karoo. Turn right.
Follow the tar road for aprrox. 18km.
At the end of the tar road keep going straight onto the gravel road.
Nuwerust is 45km from the beginning of the gravel road.
Farms along the way that you will pass are Sneeukop, Luiperds Kloof, Zonderwater and Mount Ceder. When you reach Mount Ceder you will see a mountain pass in front of you drive over the pass.
At the bottom of the pass is a signboard that says Cederberg Camping and Hiking, Nuwerust Rest Camp. Turn right and follow the gravel road 100 meters to entrance. Drive through the second gate and park at the office sign board.
Citrusdal/ Clanwilliam Route:

Take the N7.
32km Past Citrusdal is the sign Algeria/ Cederberg.
Turn right onto the gravel road and follow the Ceres signboards.
Farms you will pass along the way are Algeria, Driehoek, Sanddrift, Cederberg Tourism Park(Kromrivier). (Do not take the Kromrivier turnoff, follow the Ceres signs). You will then reach Matjiesrivier. Matjiesrivier is at the T- junction.
Do not turn left to Wupperthal.
Turn right towards Ceres and follow the gravel road for 8km. You will reach a sign that says Cederberg Camping and Hiking, Nuwerust.

Location

S 32° 33’ 42.1’’ / E 19° 22’ 41.1’’

PO Box, 270 Koue Bokkeveld, 6836

Weather forecast: Nuwerust Rest Camp

Activities

Bird Watching
Camping Facilities
Day Hikes
Farm Animals
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Rock Art
Rock Climbing
Swimming
Trail running

An unforgettable experience for outdoor and nature lovers! Nuwerust Rest Camp is situated in the Breëkrans river valley, surrounded by majestic southern Cederberg mountains.

It is a close 20 minutes drive from the walks and climbs of the Maltese Cross, Wolfberg Arch, Stadsaal Caves and Bushman paintings, the start of the Wupperthal 4x4 drive, Observatory and Cederberg Wine Cellars.

Our fully equipped S/C cottages are ideal for the outdoor enthusiast. Each one has its own bathroom and braai area.

Heating-fireplaces or oil-burning heaters for those cold winter nights. Bedding on request. Satellite DSTV available at the Lapa for those important sport events.

It is a close 20 minutes drive from the walks and climbs of the Maltese Cross, Wolfberg Arch, Stadsaal Caves and Bushman paintings, the start of the Wupperthal 4x4 drive, Observatory and Cederberg Wine Cellars.

Accommodation

Self-catering holiday cottages

Rates with effect from 1 Feb. 2026 – 1 Feb. 2027

  • Each chalet has its own braai area, with a braai grid and tripod stand.
  • Washing up liquid, and drying up towels, are supplied.
  • We do not supply bedding or towels. Please bring your own and get a reduced price, otherwise, we charge extra for bedding.

Kliphuis (Stone Cottage) ~ Honeymoon Suite - Sleeps 2
One bedroom with double bed. Fully equipped kitchen and lounge area with fireplace. Bathroom with shower.
R1400.00 pn for 2 people, air con, bedding and towels included.

Rietdak ~ Sleeps 4
One bedroom with a double bed. Lounge area with 2 single beds, separate fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bath and shower.
R1300.00 pn for 4 people, excluding bedding (extra person – R325).
R1700.00 pn for 4 people, including bedding (extra person – R425).

Oom Willem se Huis ~ Sleeps 8
3 bedrooms & Separate fully equipped kitchen & bathroom with bath and shower & lounge area. Bedroom no 1 - double bed & 1 single bed. Bedroom no 2 - double bed. Bedroom no 3 - 2 single beds. Fireplace in the Lounge
R1300.00 pn for 4 people, excluding bedding (extra person – R325).
R1700.00 pn for 4 people, including bedding (extra person – R425).

Lemoenkloof ~ Sleeps 8
4 bedrooms + separate fully equipped kitchen + bathroom with bath + second bathroom with shower. Bedroom no 1 - 1 double bed. Bedroom no 2 - 2 single beds. Bedroom no 3 - 1 double bed. Bedroom no 4 - 2 single beds. Fireplace inside the lounge.
R1300.00 pn for 4 people, excluding bedding (extra person – R325).
R1700.00 pn for 4 people, including bedding (extra person – R425).

Kommaweer ~ Sleeps 4
One bedroom with double bed and a fireplace. Lounge area with 2 single beds. Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with bath and shower.
R1300.00 pn for 4 people, excluding bedding (extra person – R325).
R1700.00 pn for 4 people, including bedding (extra person – R425).

Vergenoeg ~ Sleeps 4
Fully equipped kitchen. One bedroom with double bed. Lounge area with 2 single beds and a fireplace. Bathroom with bath and shower
R1300.00 pn for 4 people, excluding bedding (extra person – R325).
R1700.00 pn for 4 people, including bedding (extra person – R425).

Camping

  • R550.00 pn for 2 - 4 people per site. (One vehicle with a Rooftop Tent or Caravan or Camping Trailer) per site.
  • Extra vehicle per site = R100 per day.
  • Two ablution blocks with hot water, cleaned daily.
  • Toilet paper is not supplied.
  • Campsite with electricity.
  • Braai & Fire: Each site has own braai area with fire pit and power point, but does not include braai grid, please bring your own.
  • All tent guide ropes and pegs must be on your site.
  • No generators allowed.
  • No Slacklining and Hummocks allowed in the Trees.
Nuwerust Rules

  • Quiet time from 22h00. Please report any disturbances.
  • No music at all.
  • No drones allowed.
  • Speed limit 10km/h on the farm for safety of everyone and NO DUST behind you please!
  • Children play at own risk on the farm.
  • No swimming after 20h00. (No drinking in the pool).
  • Swim at own risk. Please keep noise to a minimum. Respect other guests.
  • No water splashing and screaming in the pool.
  • All people pay for a quiet and peaceful atmosphere on the farm.
  • No vehicles in the road access areas. Vehicles must be on your own campsite.
  • All tent guide ropes and pegs must be on your own site.
  • You will be held responsible for any damages or losses in the cottages/camping area during your stay.
  • No slacklining and hummocks allowed in the Trees.
  • All basic conservation rules apply. Please keep all gates closed.
  • Please be aware that the Oleander trees are poisonous and do not use for braai.

Attractions

Stadsaal caves, Truitjieskraal, Wolfberg Cracks and Arch, Maltese Cross. Close to Wupperthal and Tankwa Karoo routes, Nieuwbrew Brewery, Cederberg Wine Cellar, Observatory.

Activities

Lapa with DSTV, Wifi, Wedding and function venue, No dogs allowed.

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Conservation projects

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Stewardship

Stewardship refers to the wise use, management and protection of that which has been entrusted to us.

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Cape Leopard Trust

The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) was established with the primary objective to facilitate and promote research and conservation of the Cape’s predator diversity.

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Waste Management Strategy

The Cederberg Conservancy does not have the benefit of municipal waste removal services.

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Sustainable Ceder - Clanwilliam Cedar Restoration

The Cederberg Conservancy are the proud custodians of the Clanwilliam cedar tree (Widdringtonia Cedarbergensis).

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About Cederberg Conservancy

  • The Cederberg Conservancy was constituted in 1997 as a voluntary agreement between landowners to manage the environment in a sustainable manner. It consolidates 22 properties in the central Cederberg as one of the core corridors of the Greater Cederberg Biodiversity Corridor and it is active through quarterly meetings and awareness days.

    Visitors to the area can engage in bird watching or easy hikes to the Stadsaal cave and Elephant rock art. For the more adventurous visitor the Conservancy offers Mountain bike trails or overnight hiking trials that vary from one to five nights, depending on your level of fitness and ability.

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Activities

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