LoveourTrails: Blake Dayson - 079 711 2922

WildCapeHikes: Rob French - 076 421 9528

Outdoor Addicts: Yvette Ebertsohn - 060 325 1585

Guided by Mike: Mike Wakeford - 079 772 9809

The Critically Endangered Clanwilliam cedar (Widdringtonia Cedarbergensis J.A. Marsh), found within the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa, is confined to an area of approximately 250 km2 and at an altitude roughly between 800 and 1,500 meters above sea level, in rocky sandstone terrain. The number of Clanwilliam cedar trees have declined drastically due to historical logging, with further declines due to high fire frequency and intensity, low recruitment rate, seed predation, and climate change. The best approach is to assist the recruitment of new individuals within the natural population range. 

Established in 2023, Sustainable Ceder is a registered Non-Profit Organisation composed of a team of passionate conservation-oriented people living and working in the heart of the Cederberg to save its natural habitats and species. Our main purpose is the development and implementation of a strategic and collaborative approach to the re-establishment of the Clanwilliam cedar tree. We will act as the central link between various organisations, partners, role-players, tourists, and communities within the Cederberg area. Through this integrated conservation model, we strive to increase the effectiveness of our conservation efforts while also uplifting the communities within the area. 

Sustainable Ceder is committed to a range of cedar-conservation focused projects that will assist with the achievement of our objectives and overall goal of ensuring a self-sustainable Clanwilliam cedar population in the Cederberg. These micro-projects include:

• Nursery propagation;
• Manufacturing of planting equipment;
• Sapling planting;
• Monitoring, data capturing, and analysis;
• Environmental Education and Awareness initiatives; and
• Guided cedar experiences.

Sustainable Ceder works in partnership with the Cederberg Conservancy and CapeNature to conserve and revitalise the Clanwilliam cedar and its environment. 

For more information on Sustainable Ceder go to

• Website: www.sustainableceder.org
• Facebook: @sustainableceder
• Instagram: @sustainableceder

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• Photo by Thomas Schaefer on Unsplash 

Handcrafted beer that reflects the purity of its natural surroundings...

Cederberg Brewery and Nieuw Brew Kromrivier is brought to life by tinkerers and experimenters, blending traditional methods, expertise and ingenuity with passion, artisanal devotion and creativity, using only 100% natural ingredients to produce full-flavour, handcrafted beer.

The spring water flowing from the surrounding mountains is drawn through many layers of sandstone, naturally filtering impurities and gathering trace minerals en route. This results in crystal-clear mountain water, perfect for brewing the legendary beer that consistently delivers our signature taste.

Cederberg Brewery 

A microbrewery based at Cederberg Private Cellar on Dwarsrivier Farm in the heart of the pristine and unpolluted Cederberg Conservation Area.

Beers brewed to perfection – a masterful blend of crystal-clear mountain water, filtered through many layers of sandstone and the noblest hops.

Our goal with Cederberg Brewery was simple- “to brew beers that the people want to drink”. We basically just facilitate the natural process of nature when making our beers.

BEERS FOR SALE

• Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
• Sunday, Good Friday & Christmas day: 09:00 - 12:00 & 16:00 - 18:00
• Public holidays: 09:00 - 17:00

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NieuwBrew Craft Beer

Kromrivier is home to the first microbrewery in the Cederberg: Nieuwbrew.

Established in 2013 by two of the Nieuwoudt sisters, Melanie and Tania, Nieuwbrew makes use of the finest ingredients and excellent quality water – ‘soetwater’ – as the Namaqualanders call it.

With Melanie’s background in Food Science specializing in brewing and Tania’s of Logistics Management – Nieuwbrew will ensure you of the finest quality craft beer.

TASTINGS

Unfortunately, we currently do not offer any tastings.
SOLD AT - Kromrivier Reception

For more information contact

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Website: www.cederbergpark.com

The Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1997. It is situated on the drier eastern boundary of the Cederberg mountains.

This 12 800ha reserve, formerly a productive farm, is situated in the ecotone between the Fynbos and Succulent Karoo biomes, increasing the fauna and flora diversity of the reserve along with its historic and archaeological heritage. The primary objectives of the reserve are to maintain the ecological systems & processes, specifically the eco tone process & patterns and to conserve genetic diversity and heritage of the area.

Activities at the reserve include rock climbing at the famous Truitjieskraal,rock art visits at the Stadsaal cave area and Truitjieskraal where you can follow a circular interpretive day hiking of 1.5 kilometres among the spectacular rock formations.

You can get easy day access to these sites by purchasing a permit at any of the tourism offices in the Cederberg Conservancy.

Due to the cold winters the flower season at Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve and neighbouring farms last much later, usually till end October with breathtaking displays of purple vygies and yellow daisies. The diversity of the area also offers good opportunities for bird watching. Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve is home to an active breading pair of Black eagles (Aquila verreauxii) which are often seen soaring on the thermals above the reserve.

No accommodation is available at Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve.

Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve houses the Cape Leopard Trust along with the Environmental Education camp of the Cape Leopard Trust and CapeNature. The offices of the Cederberg Conservancy and the Red Cederberg Karoo Park are also based here.

The Office Hours of the various Tourism Facilities differ.

Please take note and respect the times as indicated below.

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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Mammals

Baboons, dassies, grey rhebuck, klipspringers, duiker and grysbok are fairly common. Although porcupine, honey badger, Cape clawless otter and aardvark occur here, they are seldom seen. The leopard is the Cederberg's largest predator, and is fairly common although very shy. Smaller predators include African wild cat, caracal, bat-eared fox, aardwolf and Cape fox. The small grey mongoose and striped polecat are often seen. Various interesting rodents occur, including the spectacled dormouse.

Birds

The Cederberg is home to more than 100 bird species, with the black (Verreaux's) eagle, rock kestrel and jackal buzzard as the most common raptors.

Fish

The rivers in the Cederberg are home to eight endemic fish species. All these species are threatened and include the Clanwilliam yellow fish, Clanwilliam redfin minnow and fiery redfin minnow.

Reptiles

The armadillo lizard is one of the endemic reptiles to be found in the Cederberg. The rare Southern Speckled Padloper occur along with about 16 snake species, the most common are the berg adder, puff adder and black spitting cobra. Snake bites rarely occur in the area. Unless people try and capture or threaten snakes, they will generally move away from people and will not bite without warning.

Amphibians

Various frogs are found in rivers and vlei areas in the Cederberg Conservancy. These include the Banded stream frog, Delalande’s sand frog, Karoo toad, Raucous toad, Platanna and Tradouw Mountain toad.

Insects & Arthropods

A variety of butterflies, moths, locusts and many more insects occur in the Cederberg. The Cederberg Conservancy is a malaria free area, nevertheless mosquitoes do occur. Spiders and scorpions also occur in the area. If these animals are not tampered with, they pose no threat to visitors.