Cederberg, South Africa




The cliffs of the Krakadouw and Table Mountain peaks are the most popular climbing sites. There are hundreds of rocky overhangs and caves with fine examples of rock art. These paintings may be anything from 300 to 6 000 years old, and are very sensitive to damage. They are an integral part of the wilderness area's fascination and visitors should discover them for themselves.

Climate:

Winters in the Cederberg are cold and wet, while summers are warm and dry. The most rain falls between May and September, and it often snows in the higher parts. In the winter, night temperatures drop sharply and heavy frost may occur.

In summer temperatures may reach as high as 40 degrees. Lightning is the most common cause of periodic veld fires. South-easterly winds predominate in the summer and also contribute to the high veld fire risk.


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The Cederberg Wilderness Area, managed by Cape Nature Conservation, is a wonderfully rugged mountain range about 200km north of Cape Town. Largely unspoiled, this desig ...