11 days rock climbing & hiking in South Africa
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This unique 11-day program to go rock climbing and hiking in South Africa takes you to some of the most stunning spots in the Western Cape, including Table Mountain and the Cederberg Range where you can explore and climb rocks to your heart's content in an awe-inspiring setting.
Group
11 Days
May, Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover some of the best rock climbing spots in South Africa.
- Combine hiking and rock climbing in the beautiful Western Cape.
- Explore Table Mountain and the Cederberg Range on an exciting multi-day trip.
Description
Would you like to discover some of the best spots for rock climbing and hiking in South Africa? Then join this 11-day adventure and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the Western Cape.
South Africa is famous for its beautiful wilderness and amazing rock climbing locations. Table Mountain, which overlooks Cape Town, is a popular destination for hiking and climbing, and the Cederberg Range is home to the renowned Rocklands, famous for its bouldering and sport climbing routes.
On this 11-day adventure, we will combine rock climbing and hiking, and explore some of the most beautiful spots in South Africa. We will also enjoy a Southafrican barbecue and some wine tasting! You can find a tentative itinerary below, which should serve as a guideline and could be modified depending on climate and/or group conditions.
Keep in mind that you need a good fitness level to join this program. UIAA Grade IV rock climbing experience is also necessary. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you every step of the way!
So, are you ready to go rock climbing and hiking in South Africa? Then contact me now and let’s start planning this exciting 11-day adventure!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Price details
- Prices are to join a group. PRICE INCLUDES:
- Planning and guiding by an IFMGA/UIAGM qualified guide with excellent knowledge of the area;
- Guiding in a min/max 1:6 ratio;
- Transportation during the activity;
- Overnights and half pension in Capetown and on Nuwerus Farm included;
- Entrance fees to Nature Reserves. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: flights/ traveling costs to Capetown and taxi transfer to the hotel;
- personal insurances;
- additional food and beverages;
- additional trips / activities e.g. winetastings;
- cable car to Table Mountain.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Meeting at the hotel and dinner in Capetown.
Day 2: Nuweurs
Drive to Nuwerus which is situated about 3,5 hours northwest of Capetown. We will stay at the beautiful Nuwerus Farm which offers comfortable chalets, a large barbecue area with a huge fireplace, a swimming pool, and great farm-style hospitality. In the afternoon, we will learn and practice how to place camelots and stoppers. In the evening, we will enjoy our first Southafrican barbecue.
Day 3: Sport climbing in Rooiberg
Sports climbing day in Rooiberg. The Rooiberg climbing area is situated about 40 minutes’ walking distance from the farmstead. It was only developed recently and offers great routes on typical hard Cederberg rock. After a full day of rock climbing, we will climb the summit of Rooiberg and enjoy the amazing views of the valley.
Day 4: Truitjieskraal sports climbing
Sports climbing day in Truitjieskraal (UNESCO World heritage). The rock type is coarse Sandstone with a range of grades from easy to difficult on vertical to overhanging rock. Besides amazing climbing, the area offers ancient wall paintings that we can look at. At the end of the day, there is the option of a wine tasting in the closeby winery of Wind drift.
Day 5: Hike to wolfberg arch
Adventure hike to Wolfberg Arch. Approximately a 5-hour walk leads us to this stunning place in the middle of the Cederberg’s.
Day 6: Sports climbing in Sundrift
Sports climbing day in Sundrift. A great waterhole offers refreshment after the climbing day, and to close off the day there is the option of enjoying a wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Day 7: Rooiberg Multipitch climbing
Multipitch climb on Rooiberg 5 pitches up to grade 4 UIAA.
Day 8: Hike to Tafelberg
Adventure hike to the Tafelberg. Bivouac on top of the mountain.
Day 9: Capetown
Return to Nuwerus Farm, drive back to Capetown.
Day 10: Table Mountain
Adventure hike to Table Mountain through the India Venster.
Day 11: Departure
Check out, end of the activity and individual departure.
About the guide
Tal
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Mountain Guide
I am in the mountains all year-round, either guiding a trip or exploring on my own. Mountain guiding is not only my profession and passion but also my inner calling. I am a qualified IFMGA mountain and ski guide.
In 2012, I established my mountaineering school "Mountains" with the motto: Quality guiding on snow, rock and ice. You can count on a low client to guide ratio, reliable gear and high quality programs led by our talented team of guides. We are not adrenaline junkies - we put safety first and strive to meet and exceed all of our clients' needs.
We take great pride in having more than 30% returning clients and would be thrilled to welcome you to our "Mountains" family during your next rock, snow or ice adventure!
Languages
| German | English | Arabic
Certificates
VDBS | IFMGA
What people are saying about Tal
Thank you! It was really fantastic! I learned a lot and will keep at it - I have to say that ice, especially mixed and dry, is almost more fun than rock. Thank you for the super week and the great hotel! See you soon!
Tal and Dave,Thank you both on a terrific week in Chamonix! I had a great time and really feel now that I learnt a lot from you during this time! Climb save and see you next year :)
Hi Tal, I had a wonderful trip -- thank you so much for being such an excellent guide! Definitely want to do it again. Frankly, not sure why I bothered to fly home at all...... Really really want to go back :) Best, Amber
Arindam
It was a very good experience. Will return to Tal for more climbing projects.
Debbie
The course was intensive and fun! Tal is an incredible teacher and has a very vast knowledge which he shared with the group. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a short adventure in an incredible location.
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