Red Cederberg Hiking Escapes
A three night, fully catered slackpacking experience, based at Keurbosfontein Farm, and featuring 2 guided hikes. Routes on offer include Wolfberg Cracks and Arch, Luna and Winterbach Peaks, Disa River, Maltese Cross and more.
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Accommodation:
Keurbosfontein Farm is one of the last original farmsteads of the Cederberg. It has private ensuite rooms for couples, and twin rooms for singles sharing. All linen and towels are included. No electricity, but solar for charging, and candles for ambiance!
Keurbosfontein is 4.5 hours drive from Cape Town, situated 3 kms from Matjiesfontein on the gravel road to Wuppertal.
Cost in 2024 (including meals):
Private ensuite room: R8400 per person sharing.
Twin room with shared bathroom: R7900 per person sharing.
(Minimum 6 people, and maximum 10 per group.)
Includes:
3 nights accommodation
All meals, tea /coffee
2 guided hikes( approx 5 to 8 hours) with Qualified Mountain Guide
Transfers to and from hikes
Hiking permits
Excludes:
Travel to Keurbosfontein
Extra drinks
Gratuities
Permits for extra activities
Optional extra activities (at own cost):
Wine tasting at Cederberg Wines
Mountain biking (bring your own bike)
Excursions to Stadsaal Cave and Truitjieskraal
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrive and check in between 14h00 and 15h00.
Light refreshments
Warm up walk up the scenic Wuppertal Road
Dinner at the Farm
Day 2:
Breakfast at the Farm
Off trail adventure hike in a secluded kloof on the Farm . Picnic lunch supplied. (Up to 6 hrs)
Dip in the pool afterwards.
Optional extra activities.
Dinner at the Farm.
Day 3:
Early breakfast at the Farm.
Transfer to hike starting point.
Long day hike (up to 8 hours). May include rock scrambling, rough trails and possibly exposure to heights/edges. Requires some fitness and stamina.
Plenty of classic Cederberg hikes available.
Late afternoon swim.
Dinner at the Farm.
Day 4:
Breakfast at the Farm
Relax and enjoy the Farm
Check out by 10h00
Optional extra activities on the way home.
For questions or booking, please contact Mike on:
WhatsApp +27797729808
Email guidedbymike@gmail.com
