The Cederberg lies some 250km north of Cape Town. This vast region, encompasses some 182 000 hectare of rugged, mountainous terrain, stretching from the Pakhuis Pass in the north to Grootrivier in the south.
The Cederberg may be accessed from the N7 at Kriedouwkrans approximately 28 km from either Citrusdal or Clanwilliam. Alternative gravel roads exist from Clanwilliam and Citrusdal when the Olifants River is in flood. The Cederberg can also be accessed from Ceres via the Koue Bokkeveld via a good gravel road. The road that runs through the Cederberg Conservancy is a public road and there is no charge to travel on this road. Permits are required to gain access to specific sites and hiking trails.
During winter the local tourism offices or accommodation facilities can be contacted to enquire about the conditions of roads and rivers before departing for the Cederberg.
