Climbing in the spectacular Cederberg Mountains near Cape Town

A place of striking beauty where the rugged mountains hide wild rock formations and semi-arid desert landscapes.

The Cederberg mountains are a supreme rock climbing area just to the north of Cape Town in South Africa.

The mountains offer world-class trad climbing as well as sports climbing and bouldering at high altitudes.

Twisted rock formations rise from the desert floor, jagged wind-carved sandstone rock and breathtaking arches.

They present the ultimate backdrop to quality rock climbing, whether you come for a day or for a week, the mountains offer endless surprises.

Key areas in particular include Houdenbek, with excellent single-pitch climbing, as well as Wolfberg, great for trad climbing in the higher mountains and sport climbing.

Rocklands is an excellent sport climbing spot with a large collection of world-class bouldering. And Tafelberg is a prime area for trad climbing in the high mountains, with some of the best climbing scenery in the world.

And don’t forget that after a rewarding day of climbing, discover the local flavours that also put this place on the map.

Get in touch now to reserve your place in the majestic Cederberg mountains just north of Cape Town on thrilling rock climbing trips.