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Rock Climbing in South Africa

South Africa Rock Climbing
South Africa Rock Climbing
South Africa Rock Climbing - The warm sun on your back, hard rock in front of you and nothing but thin air behind you – rock climbing is an adventure sport fit only for those with no fear of heights and a definite adrenaline addiction. South Africa has an abundance of rugged cliffs and soaring mountains perfect for all levels of rock climbers. South Africa offers some of the best and most diverse, rock climbing locations in the world and are awaiting your discovery.

Visitors from all over the world flock to Mpumalanga which offers some of the best rock climbing in the world and contains the famed Waterval Boven Mountain. This exquisite area also offers The Restaurant which has more than 500 routes and there are still numerous untouched rock faces in the area that are yet to be explored. Not only does Mpumalanga offer awesome rock climbing opportunities, but you will see picturesque scenery filled with lush forests, mystical mountain regions and waterfalls. The Drakensberg mountains offers the most exquisite scenery of looming mountain ranges, shimmering waterfalls, valleys and lush forests. What better way to explore this magnificent area than to go rock climbing. There are numerous rock climbing opportunities. Once you have conquered the mountain and reached the top, you will be in awe of the stunning and breathtaking views.

Rock Climbing in South Africa
Rock Climbing in South Africa
The famed and towering Table Mountain in Cape Town is a definite must for South African rock climbing enthusiasts. This mountain is one you just have to conquer and offers absolutely exquisite scenery. Once you have reached the top, you will be able to view the radiant sunset that illuminates the entire sea and causes it to shimmer. Also, view the massive city as far as you can see!

Two-and-a-half hours' drive north of Cape Town is the magnificent Cederberg. This is a world-class boulder area and boasts some of the best trad rock climbing routes in the country. Rock climbing opportunities in the Eastern Cape include Lady's Slipper, Van Stadens Gorge, The Grips, The Gorges and Windmill Hole to mention a few. The pristine Blouberg in Limpopo and the Magaliesberg in the North West Province are also awesome rock climbing hot spots with many challenging climbs to suit the experience level of any rock climber.

The Mountain Club of South Africa is one of only two clubs in Africa to be affiliated to the world mountaineering body UIAA, the MCSA offers awesome rock climbing opportunities to its members. It is involved in mountain search and rescue, training, conservation of mountain areas, procurement of access for mountaineering, and competition climbing. The club has 13 autonomous sections in the Cape, Johannesburg, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Magaliesberg, Stellenbosch, Free State, Paarl / Wellington, Tygerberg and Worcester.

So grab your gear and your enthusiasm and come explore the wonders of South African rock climbing.

Additional Reading:
If you are interested in Rock Climbing in the Western Cape you might find this article in our Travel News Blog helpful: Rock Climbing in the Western Cape.

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