Swimming

Swimming

The rivers and streams in the Cederberg offer refreshing opportunities for swimming and recreation.

Plunge into a rock pool on a hot summer’s day or after a long hike in the mountains. Relax next to a river or swimming pool at the campsites. Enjoy the pure, clear water in unspoilt surroundings.

As a precaution, make sure that you familiarise yourself with a rock pool before you dive in to prevent unnecessary injuries such as accidentally hitting a rock underwater.

During holidays and long weekends, most establishments do not accommodate day visitors. Outside of these times, most facilities require access via a permit.

Please check-in at the establishment’s office before making use of swimming areas on their property.

Accommodation

Cederberg Wilderness Algeria

The Cederberg is renowned for its spectacular landscapes and weathered sandstone rock formations, most notably the Wolfberg Arch and Maltese Cross.

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Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve

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

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Activities

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Horse-Riding

Come and enjoy the rugged beauty and tranquillity of Mount Ceder on horseback.

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Conservation projects

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Biodiversity & Wine Initiative

The Biodiversity & Wine Initiative is a partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector.

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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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SOB Data Collections

CapeNature launched its State of Biodiversity Programme to assess and monitor the state of biodiversity in the Western Cape in 1999.

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Open Days & Awareness

The Cederberg Conservancy hosts an annual Open Day to raise awareness among the farming community and to promote conservation initiatives.

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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.