Adventure trekking and climbing in South Africa
Climbing and Trekking in South Africa's Western Cape
The Western Cape of South Africa is one of the world’s most beautiful areas and a very sought after climbing and trekking destination. In spite of publicity and reputation, the area remained amazingly wild and untouched with bursting variety of flora and fauna and almost no one to share it with. The spring time in South Africa with its abundant of wild flowers, long days and comfortable temperatures is the perfect time to enjoy this beautiful side of the African continent.About the activity
- 12 days, 10 of which are in the Cederberg and table mount
- A special combination between rock-climbing and trekking in one of Africa’s most impressive countries
- A two days program for Cape-Town and the ascent on the table mountain vie the "India-Venster"
- Wolfsberg cracks and the Wolfsberg arch trek- one of the Cederberg's most sought after challenging walks
- An extra comfortable farm-stay with a half board in the middle of the Cederberg national park
- All hotels and transportation costs within the activity are included
price: 1499 euro pp.
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In a weekend to weekend trip- we would trek, climb, scramble and drink some of the world’s finest wine in the Western Cape of South Africa. In this unique country- the breath-taking views and the wild nature come together with one of the world’s best rock climbing. The quality of the South African rock has been known for some time, and the Rock lands are a synonym for high end bouldering, however- the sport and alpine climbing options- though not as known- are exactly as good.
In our season of choice- the country side is bursting with variety of flora and fauna and almost no one to share it with.
South Africa shares more or less the same time zone as West Europe; therefore a Jetlag is non-existing in a South-African trip.
Fitness requirements:
A moderate level of physical fitness is required- walking without a trail on variable terrain and with a rucksack is an integral part of the activity- hence- a previous experience in trekking or hill walking and scrambling is an advantage; we will be trekking with light rucksacks (day packs) for up to 7 hrs per day, sometimes with easy rock climbing passages (Grad II UIAA). Climbing level required is a minimum of a UIAA IV (Toprope), recommended is UIAA V (Toprope)
Dates:
October: start 21.10.2016 end 01.11.2016
November:start 01.11.2016 end 21.11.2016
Location: The Western Cape region, Cape Town's Table mountain and the Cederberg, South Africa
Guides-client ratio: 1:6 maximal guide-client ratio
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Day 1:
We will meet at 17:00 in one of Cape-Town’s finest sea-front/mountain view hotels. The meeting will take place in the lobby where our guide will go over the program for the next few days with you.
The exact hotels address will be known a month before the trip
Day 2:
3,5 hour’s drive to Nuwerust farm in the Cederberg- The 22,000 hectare farm was build in the late 18th century, has one of the oldest grapevines in the Cederberg and is managed, until today by Louise Esterhuizen – a descendent of the first Cederberg pioneers, and her husband Steven. in the evening we will practice placing and removing “trad” equipment, a skill that will come useful in the next few days.
Day 3:
Our first rock-climbing day- The Rooiberg climbing crag(s) offers many routes ranging between UIAA IV to 8 (French 5a to 6c).
Climbing: well equipped routes from 5a to 6c.
Walking: climb to Rooiberg and back- 700 meters elevation gain (4 roundtrip total).
Day 4:
one of the absolute highlights of our trip is our Truitjieskraal visit; this place, in the midst of the Cederberg nature reserve has it all: Bushman wall paintings from the time elephants roamed the Cederberg plains, sheer rock wals and labyrinth canyons. add to it the exceptionally good sports climbing and you come out with an out of the ordinary experience. To wrap it up- a visit to the remote Kromriver farm is a must- in this charming settlement they sell their homemade farm products as well as their price winning beer.
Climbing: well equipped routes from 5a to 8a+
Walking: about 40 minutes
Day 5:
Today we can relax our fingers: the Wolfberg Arch- an UNESCO world heritage- site is on our today’s program. Via the Wolfberg cracks and some level 2 scrambling we will hike to the high and vast plateau of the Wolfberg and complete the traverse via the huge natural arch.
Walking: 6 hour walk with about 800 meters elevation gain; grade II scrambling
Day 6 :
The Sandriff crag- short walk from the Driehook camping ground and a wonderful climbing venue at its own right.
a short walk through the Sundriff camping area brings us to a big natural pool where we can hang out before heading back to the farm.
Climbing: well equipped routes from 5a to 7a+
Walking: 1 hour round trip
Day 7-10:
Options are numerous for the next few days- depending on the group wishes we could climb some classical multi pitch routes, overnight on the Taffelberg summit or spend a starry night on the top of the Rooiberg. This will all be decided after the first week
Day 10:
A drive to Cape – Town with an option to stop at the “hip” university and wine town of Stellenbush
Day 11:
Through the Indian Venster we traverse Cape-Town's table mountain.
Walking: 8 Stunden mit einigen Walking: 1000 meters elevation gain with scrambling passages of UIAA II
Day 12:
A drive to the airport and a flight back home
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