Cederberg Mountains

Visit the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

Visit the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

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North of Cape Town, on the southern fringes of Namaqualand, lie the Cederberg Mountains.

The riot of color that accompanies the coming of the Namaqua spring flowers does reach south into the Cederberg, although it is the stunning backdrop of dramatic mountains speckled with tenacious fynbos and cut through with tortuous passes that draws people here year-round.

Bushmen (San) culture

San Rock Art, Papkuilsfontein, CederbergThe area was one of the last havens of the Bushmen, or San, and their prolific rock-art in the region recalls their peaceful existence before European settlers introduced the guns and diseases that wiped them out.

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Suggested itineraries featuring the Cederberg Mountains

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in the Cederberg Mountains, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of the Cederberg Mountains

Places & hotels on the map

    Places near the Cederberg Mountains

    Photos of the Cederberg Mountains

    • Mountain passes of the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve
      Mountain passes of the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve
    • Rock formations in the Cederberg Mountains
      Rock formations in the Cederberg Mountains
    • Rock formats near the Cederberg Mountains
      Rock formats near the Cederberg Mountains
    • Stadsaal caves rock paintings, Cederberg Mountains
      Stadsaal caves rock paintings, Cederberg Mountains
    • Gemsbok at Bushman's Kloof
      Gemsbok at Bushman's Kloof
    • Bushmans Kloof Nature Reserve
      Bushmans Kloof Nature Reserve
    • Bushman paintings at Bushmans Kloof
      Bushman paintings at Bushmans Kloof
    • A guided tour of the bushman paintings at Bushamans Kloof
      A guided tour of the bushman paintings at Bushamans Kloof

    Accommodation choices for the Cederberg Mountains

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Cederberg Mountains. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    • Luxury suite, Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge

      Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge

      First Class

      Overlooking the rugged Cederberg Mountains and endless hills of fynbos vegetation, Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge is a peaceful retreat surrounded by vineyards, hiking trails and some of the Earth’s oldest artwork.

    • Homestead at Bushmans Kloof

      Bushman's Kloof

      Deluxe

      Located on one of South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bushmans Kloof is a multi award-winning private lodge set on a vast natural estate; home to one of the greatest concentrations of San rock art anywhere in Africa.