Attractions IN Citrusdal
Mountain Passes
Middelberg Pass
Suitable for all vehicles, Middelberg Pass lies on the R303 between Citrusdal and the Koue Bokkeveld, south east of it. Middelberg Pass is one of three passes on this beautifully scenic route that, in essence, form one long pass. The Cederberg is ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Piekenierskloof Pass
Find the Piekenierskloof Pass on the N7 from Cape Town. Its descent takes one into the town of Citrusdal, and leaves behind the Swartland, a tapestry of wheat farms. It is one of the most scenic and easy to drive passes in the Western Cape, with views ...
Attractions AROUND Citrusdal
Nature Reserves
Beaverlac Nature Reserve
This little talked about gem lies just 25 kilometres outside of Porterville, roughly 2 hours from Cape Town, in the Olifants River Mountains in the Cederberg. Over 5 000 hectares of wilderness gives one the opportunity to completely unwind amidst ...
Nature Reserves
Bushmanskloof Wilderness
Bushmanskloof Wilderness, lying in the northern Cederberg wilderness roughly 270 kilometres from Cape Town, is a South African Natural Heritage Site and it is not difficult to understand why it deserved this label. Not only does it form part of the Cape ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Nature Reserves
Cederberg Wilderness Area
The Cederberg Wilderness Area lies some 200 km north of Cape Town. This vast area stretches from the Middelberg Pass at Citrusdal to north of the Pakhuis Pass at Clanwilliam, encompassing some 71 000 ha of rugged, mountainous terrain. The Cederberg was ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Clanwilliam Dam
The Clanwilliam Dam is nestled in the unrivalled beauty of the Cedarberg region. This part of the Western Cape has an ethereal beauty quite unlike anywhere else. Red soil, rugged mountain ranges, caves that are ...
Nature Reserves
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness area, with its extraordinary rock formations and popular hiking routes, lies about 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The Reserve is situated in the Groot Winterhoek mountain range, north of Tulbagh and east of ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Gydo Pass
The Gydo Pass is one of two passes that transport one from the town of Ceres through the Warmberg, and up on to the Koue Bokkeveld (Cold Bokkeveld), a name that originated because of springbok found up here ...
Nature Reserves
Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve
The beautiful Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve lies on the eastern edge of the Cederberg Mountains, managed as part of the greater Cederberg conservation area, roughly three hours from Cape Town and 35 kilometres beyond Algeria. This arid part of the world ...
Nature Reserves
Matroosberg Nature Reserve
The reserve lies 35 kilometres outside of Ceres on the farm Erfdeel – a working fruit, vegetable and protea farm, just two hours' from Cape Town. Summer days are glorious, whilst there is almost a guarantee of snow in winter because of the altitude ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Nieuwoudt Pass
The Nieuwoudt Pass is a dirt road that occurs roughly halfway between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam, off the N7. It is actually an alternative route to Clanwilliam and takes one past two well known and loved holiday camping sites – Algeria and Jamaka. It is ...
Wine Routes
Olifants River Valley Wine Route
The Olifants River wine route starts at Citrusdal, 180 km outside of Cape Town and meanders along the river for 120 km until it reaches Lutzville and the country’s most westerly vineyards. This area around Lutzville is regarded as one of the most ideal ...
Wine Estates
Olifants River Wine Estates
This wine route extends between Citrusdal, along the river, to Lutzville Vineyards. With its exquisite combination of river and ocean views, set against the backdrop of rolling vineyards that seem to go on for miles, Olifants River Wine Route is an ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Pakhuis Pass
The drive from Clanwilliam to Wuppertal in the Cederberg, the incredible wild and mountainous region that attracts hikers and lies roughly three hours' from Cape Town, takes one across three wonderful mountain passes, one of which is the Pakhuis Pass ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Peerboomskloof Pass
Peerboomskloof Pass, where the Karoo meets the Koue Bokkeveld, is also sometimes called Skitterykloof or Katbakkies, particularly by birding fanatics. The true Katbakkies Pass lies to the west of Peerboomskloof Pass (the two are connected by a rocky ...
Nature Reserves
Ramskop Nature Reserve
The Cederberg has some of the most incredible wild flowers during the flower season that usually happens around August/September. Particularly for those travellers who can't make it all the way up to Garies and other gems like Nieuwoudtville, the ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Rooibos Heritage Route
Savour the peace and quiet of the Suid Bokkeveld and the Cedarberg Mountains on a route that links Nieuwoudtville and Wupperthal via Moedverloor (the route is also sometimes called the Moedverloor Route). En route are a group of authentic small scale ...
Natural Wonders / Landmarks
Stadsaal Caves
The Stadtsaal, sometimes spelt Stadsaal, caves are a series of ancient inter-leading caves in the Cederberg Wilderness that hold excellent examples of !Xam (more often called San) rock art, in particular paintings of elephant. The !Xam lived in the ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Swaarmoed Pass
The Swaarmoed Pass lies in the Matroosberg just outside of the town of Ceres. Like the town, it is well known for snow in winter – if not on the pass itself, then views from the pass generally will include snow, icy weather depending – and fruit (the ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Uitkyk Pass
Located in the heart of the Cederberg, Uitkyk Pass forms part of the myriad gravel back roads so popular with bikers, campers and hikers in this incredible wilderness. It also has one of the best view points at the top of the pass. Roughly two hours' ...
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Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Biedouw Valley Pass
The Biedouw Valley Pass is one of the most beautiful roads through the Cederberg. It lies on the north eastern edge of the Cederberg Mountains off the road to Wupperthal. Despite being called a 'pass' this gravel road that begins with a left off ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Katbakkies Pass
Katbakkies Pass has what is commonly known as a descriptive name. Others in the area include Houdenbek and Skitterykloof - although Skitterykloof (also known as Peerboomskloof) was incorrectly known as Katbakkies for a time, until the true Katbakkies ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Louis Leipoldt's Grave
Just as one enters the Cederberg Wilderness, on the R364 not even ten minutes' outside Clanwilliam, is a sign indicating Louis Leipoldt's Grave. It is a little difficult to see if you're driving from Clanwilliam. It's easier to look out for when driving ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves / Popular Tourist Routes
Middle Keurbooms Conservancy
On the beautiful Prince Alfred Pass lies the Middle Keurbooms Conservancy, or MKC for short. More than 30 000 hectares have been designated by landowners in the vicinity, concerned about their environment, to protecting the indigenous fauna and flora of ...
Nature Reserves
Pakhuis Conservancy
Set on the northern edge of the Cederberg Wilderness area, roughly 300 kilometres from Cape Town and close to the town of Clanwilliam, the Pakhuis Conservancy is a project initiated by farmers in the area. They have banded together to convert degraded ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Theronsberg Pass
The Theronsberg Pass is one of four ways in which to reach the Ceres valley. Others include Michell's Pass from Cape Town (N1, R43, R46), Gydo Pass (the R303 from Citrusdal), and Theronsberg Pass (from Touws River, R46). The Theronsberg Mountains take ...
Citrusdal as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Biedouw Valley, Clanwilliam, Porterville, Wuppertal
Staying Overnight
Cederkloof Botanical Retreat
These private mountain cottages are situated on a 270 ha fynbos and citrus farm in the Citrusdal Valley in the Oliphants River Mountains which ne...
Sewefontein Cottage
Sewefontein Cottage offers visitors the opportunity to stay on a working farm just a short drive from Citrusdal. Sewefontein Guest Farm is the id...
Cederkloof Luxury Forest Camp
Cederkloof Luxury Forest Camp offers comfortable tented accommodation in the Cederkloof Botanical Retreat. The retreat forms part of a working fa...
Klipbokkop House
Klipbokkop House at Mount Ceder offers Cederberg accommodation with a magnificent 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape. Mount Ceder lies ...
Cape Canary Cabin
Cape Canary is a cosy self-catering eco-cabin perched on the side of the mountain, with sweeping views down the valley. This cabin features a pri...
Petersfield Mountain Cottages
Petersfield is a working citrus and Rooibos tea farm overlooking the town of Citrusdal in the Cederberg area. Situated 170 km form Cape Town on t...
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is located in an untouched wilderness area near Ceres, renowned for its scenic beauty and dramatic rock formations typ...
Cape Sugarbird Cabin
Cape Sugarbird is a spacious self catering eco-cabin offering Citrusdal accommodation. The cabin is perched on the edge of a waterlily pond with ...
Leopard Valley Glamping
Leopard Valley Glamping Tents offers glamping accommodation in a peaceful valley between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam. The glamping tents are each ...
Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort
Situated in Citrusdal, Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort offers comfortable accommodation for up to 140 guests. You can play mini-golf at this reso...
Kromrivier Cederberg Park
Cederberg Park is located on Kromrivier which is a working farm with a child-friendly farmyard in the heart of the Cederberg. Today, Kromrivier R...
Leopard Valley Eco Retreat
Leopard Valley is an Eco Retreat nestled in a peaceful valley between Citrusdal and Clanilliam.There are various cabins crafted from used shippin...
Kareeboom House
Kareeboom House offers Cederberg Accommodation at Mount Ceder and is located at the foot of the surrounding mountains. Nestled in a valley of the...
Malachite Sunbird Cabin
Malachite Sunbird Cabin offers Cederberg self catering in a one bedroom cabin located in the Cape Leopard Valley in Citrusdal. We are passionate ...
Aan d' Oewer B&B
Aan d' Oewer B&B is set in a beautiful lush garden with the Piekenierskloof mountains as the backdrop. Guests have a choice of rooms each with a ...
Blinkberg House
Blinkberg House offers Cederberg accommodation nestled on the slopes of Tuinskloof ridge at Mount Ceder. Mount Ceder which lies within easy reach...
Mount Ceder Lodge
Mount Ceder is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains on the farm Grootrivier, next to the main route through the Cedarberg, approximately ...
Verreaux's Eagle
Verreaux's Eagle is a cosy self-catering eco-cabin offering Citrusdal accommodation perched on the side of the mountain, with sweeping views down...
Sewefontein Homestead
Sewefontein Homestead offers visitors the opportunity to stay on a working farm just a short drive from Citrusdal. Sewefontein Guest Farm is the ...
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