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218  THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN C APE

that have been eroded into
jagged formations. It is part
of the Cederberg Wilderness
Area which was proclaimed in
1973 and covers 710 sq km
(274 sq miles). The attraction
of the range is its recreational
appeal – walks, hikes, camping
and wonderful views. The
southern part, in particular, is
popular for its dramatic rock
formations: the Maltese Cross,
a 20-m (66-ft) high pillar, and
Houses along Church Street in Clanwilliam the Wolfberg Arch with its
sweeping views of the area. At
7 Citrusdal caffeine-free tea that is low in the Wolfberg Cracks, the main
tannin and also considered to fissure measures more than
Road map B4. R303. * 7,200.
n 39 Voor trekker St, 022 921 3210. have medicinal properties 30 m (98 ft). The snow protea
Open Mon–Fri. ∑ citrusdal.info (see p395). (Protea cryophila), endemic to
Clanwilliam Dam, encir- the upper reaches of the
Frost-free winters and the cled by the Cederberg range, occurs on the
Olifants River Irrigation Scheme Mountains, stretches for Sneeuberg which, at
have made Citrusdal South 18 km (11 miles) and is 2,028 m (6,654 ft), is
Africa’s third-largest cit rus popular with water -skiers. the highest peak. The
district. The first orchard was Wooden holiday cabins Clanwilliam cedar,
planted with seedlings from line the banks, and an after which the area
Van Riebeeck’s garden at the attractive camp site has Road marker at was named, is a
foot of Table Mountain (see been estab lished right at Kagga Kamma species that is
pp136–7). One tree, after bear- the water’s edge. protected in the
ing fruit for some 250 years, is Cederberg Wilderness Area.
now a national monument. At the southern end of the
The Goede Hoop Citrus 9 Cederberg Cederberg is the Kagga Kamma
Co-operative has initiated scenic Road map: B4. Cape Nature office, Private Game Reserve, where
mountain bike trails around Algeria: turnoff N7 between Citrusdal visitors can go on game drives,
Citrusdal, such as the old Ceres and Clanwilliam. n 027 482 2403. view San rock art and take
and Piekenierskloof passes. Anyone wishing to hike or stay in the part in activities such as bird-
Cederberg area will require a permit. watching, star gazing or hiking.
8 Clanwilliam  Ó } r ∑ capenature.co.za Accommodation is in thatched
chalets, unique cave rooms and
From the north, the Ceder berg a camp site. Pre-booked day
Road map B4. N7. * 7,700. n Main
Rd, 027 482 2024. Open Mon–Sat. range is reached via Pakhuis visitors are welcome.
∑ clanwilliam.info Pass and the Biedouw Valley, 50
km (31 miles) from Clanwil liam. } Kagga Kamma Private
Clanwilliam is the headquarters Travelling from the south, take Game Reserve
of the rooibos (red bush) tea the N7 from Citrusdal. The Southern Cederberg. Tel Reser vations:
industry. The shoots of the wild Cederberg range is a surreal 021 872 4343. Open daily. & 0 =
shrub are used to make a wilderness of sandstone peaks ∑ kaggakamma.co.za

Scenic view over Clanwilliam Dam to the Cederberg Mountains
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp386–7 and pp403–4

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