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to the next while you get to enjoy a slightly easier
slackpacking adventure.
You can arrange your own hiking holiday through the
Cederberg but then you’ll be missing out on the full-on
heritage experience. Plus, by using the services of the
rural communities you’ll be providing them with a muchneeded
income.
Your Cederberg walking adventure will provide you
with a variety of unique and interesting features along
the way. The impressive red sandstone cliffs will dwarf
you in sheer size and grandeur. Gaze over the most
incredible views of ravines and cascading waterfalls.
Some two thousand sites are home to San rock art,
depicting their days as hunters and gatherers. There’s
abundant bird life and a wide variety of animals. The
Cape mountain Leopard lives in these regions but is shy
and hard to spot.
Reaching the picturesque mountain villages along
the routes is always a pleasant surprise after a long
day’s hike. Take some time to explore these sleepover
destinations. They carry a history that goes as far back
as the 19th century when Moravian missionaries from
Bohemia established themselves in the region. Try
visit a rooibos farm while you’re there. If you get tired
of walking, you can always enjoy a ride on one of the
donkey carts.
The beauty of this unique walking holiday is that you get
to experience the Cederberg from a completely different
perspective, and one you’re unlikely to forget.
For more information visit www.cedheroute.co.za.
Coastal Meander
West Coast Walk, Western Cape
Distance from Cape Town: 2-hour drive
Reccommended duration: 4 days
Difficulty level: Challenging
What you’ll see: White sandy beaches and
fishing villages
The West Coast lends itself perfectly to a selfguided
walking holiday. The West Coast Walk is
along the coastline which means long stretches of
white sandy beaches and pitstops in small fishing
villages. Keep in mind to allow a full day of walking
and exploring in each area. The best time to go is in
the spring when it isn’t too hot, and the wildflowers
are in full bloom.
Stay overnight in Shelley Point and visit the
lighthouse and the Vasco da Gama Nautical
Museum before setting off in the morning for
Paternoster. Stop off in pretty Britannia Bay en
route. A pristine beach there offers little shell-strewn
nooks and pools with sea life to explore among the
rocks. On hotter days you can take a much-needed
swim in the sea before heading on.
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