10 reasons to explore the Cederberg in 2017

Made up of towns such as Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Lambert’s Bay and Wupperthal — the Cederberg is a mere two hours from the bustling city of Cape Town. Despite it being so close to the city, the landscape is completely different: wilder, warmer with a raw, dramatic beauty. Towering mountains, orange sunsets, perfect waves, white sand beaches can all be experienced and found in this gem. Here are 10 reasons to explore the Cederberg in 2017. If you need some wheels, car hire Cape Town is cheap and easy.  

 

Stadsaal by night

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Dec 16, 2016 at 2:21am PST

 

In ❤️ with the cederbergs! 8hour hike of pure joy and happiness. #cederberg #wolfbergarch #hike #hikershigh #mountains #amazingnature #explore #africa #wanderlust #moonlandscape

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Dec 17, 2016 at 2:57am PST

 

Some fascinating rock art in the Cederberg. #rockart #san #bushmen #elephants

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Dec 29, 2016 at 10:56pm PST

 

Chasing waterfalls

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Dec 24, 2016 at 9:31am PST

 

Happy hiker heart. This shot was taken during our trip to Cederberg mountains – a truly magical place. We can’t wait to go back… _____________________________________________ #hikingadventures #wanderlust #cederberg #hiking #hike #adventure #nolimits #climbing #fitness #outdoors #backpack #nature #landscape #southafrica #thisissouthafrica #mountains #liveauthentic #livefolk #exploretocreate #travel #travelgram #instagood #instadaily #instahappy #instatravel #instapassport #girl #friendshipgoals #instagram_sa #capetown

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Dec 28, 2016 at 10:35pm PST

 

Getting that shot? the beautiful sunset in Lambert’s Bay. ………… #sunset #sunsets #goldenhour #dusk #roadtrip #meetsouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #vsco #vscocam #vscosouthafrica #igerssouthafrica #instagram_sa #aov #artofvisuals #aov5k #agameoftones

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Dec 14, 2016 at 11:46am PST

 

I hope someone on Siargao is enjoying this board as much as I did ✌?️#siargaoislands #philippines #fatlipssurfshop #cantwaittogoback #cloud9 #fuckwetsuits #davestubbsdesigns

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Aug 3, 2016 at 1:52am PDT

 

Hello Cutie Pie ? #cederbergmountains #outdoors #exploreeverywhere #donkey #freshair #discoverearth #southafrica

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Jan 4, 2017 at 7:10am PST

 

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Jan 2, 2017 at 8:40pm PST

Travelling through South Africa Public transport in South Africa is quite sparse, and most attractions are generally far from each other, therefore we recommend car hire when visiting.