Rietdak Cottage
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 1,580 a night
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Cederberg Wilderness Area
Rock formations and San rock art
Western Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Cederberg Wilderness Area
The Cederberg is a sandstone mountain range about three hours north of Cape Town, run by CapeNature and inscribed as part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. It is known for its rock: the Wolfberg Arch, the Maltese Cross, the Stadsaal caves, and thousands of San rock paintings, some several thousand years old. The Clanwilliam cedar that named the range survives only in scattered stands. Hiking is the main activity, with permits required for the wilderness area, and the region is also rooibos country, with farm stays and campsites along the valley roads. Winter brings snow on the peaks; spring brings flowers.
Read the guide: Sleeping in the Fynbos: The CapeNature Guide
Things to do: Cultural activities · Hiking · Mountain biking · Rock climbing · Scenic drives · Stargazing
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
Wildlife near Cederberg Wilderness Area
What people record most across Western Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Western Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Cederberg Wilderness Area
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Prik se Werf
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 1,490 a night
Inside park
Sas se Werf
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 1,490 a night
Inside park
Peerboom
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 1,490 a night
Inside park
Garskraal Cottage
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 2,310 a night
Inside park
Uitkyk Cottage
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 1,510 a night
Inside park
Algeria Cottages
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 1,990 a night
Inside park
Waenhuis Cottage
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 960 a night
Inside park
Cederberg - Kliphuis
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Cape cobra
From R 180 a night
Inside park
Getting there
9 stays we sell in Cederberg Wilderness Area. Tap a pin for the listing.
32.3650° S, 19.1128° E50 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Cederberg Wilderness Area wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Cederberg Wilderness Area: your questions
Where is Cederberg Wilderness Area?
Cederberg Wilderness Area is in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Cederberg Wilderness Area malaria-free?
Yes. Cederberg Wilderness Area is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Cederberg Wilderness Area?
In Western Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Cape Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Cape Grysbok and birds including Agulhas Long-billed Lark, Red-necked Phalarope, Northern Giant Petrel, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
Do you need a permit to visit Cederberg Wilderness Area?
Day visitors need a permit for most CapeNature reserves, and CapeNature encourages buying permits in advance to avoid disappointment at the gate. If you are staying overnight, your accommodation booking covers your stay, but check your confirmation for any extra permit requirements such as hiking trails.
How do you book a stay at Cederberg Wilderness Area?
Request CapeNature cottages and campsites on Spekboom. We confirm with CapeNature, then you pay on Spekboom.
When is the best time to visit Cederberg Wilderness Area?
The best time to visit Cederberg Wilderness Area is Sep-Apr (flowers Aug-Oct).
What is there to do at Cederberg Wilderness Area?
Popular activities at Cederberg Wilderness Area include cultural activities, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, scenic drives, stargazing.
Where can you stay in Cederberg Wilderness Area?
Places to stay inside Cederberg Wilderness Area include Rietdak Cottage, Prik se Werf, Sas se Werf, Peerboom, Garskraal Cottage and Uitkyk Cottage. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Cederberg Wilderness Area
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
Tankwa Karoo National Park
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Tankwa Karoo National ParkNational Park · 80 km
Desert stargazing destination
Malaria-free
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
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Rocherpan Nature ReserveProvincial Nature Reserve · 81 km
A seasonal pan and birding coast north of Velddrif
Malaria-free
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Western Cape, South Africa
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness AreaWilderness Area · 92 km
Sandstone wilderness and the Groot Kliphuis pools
Malaria-free
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