Back: Ian & Hettie Glass Glynnis Kolzig, Anne Postema, Tony Heher, Sally Lavender, Danie Visser, Duncan Martin, Carien Ras
Middle: Sally Lavender, Annette van Niekerk, Annette Spykerman, JP van Niekerk, Sarah Seymour, Martin Hess, Tessa Graaff
Front: Eric Sydenham, Piet Postema, Kevin Dobson
During the outing to Red Cederberg in August 2024, Tessa Graaff invited Probus to visit her farm in the Cederberg. When the invitation was extended, the trip was fully subscribed within a few hours! Probus Adventures are popular! The adventurers are shown above, with a full moon rising above them.
Cedarpeak Guest Farm in the southern Cederberg, The farm is bounded by Beaverlac to the north and Groot Winterhoek wilderness area to the south,
Cederberg or Cedarberg? Which is it?
The English spelling was Cedarberg, the Afrikaans, Sederberg, so the compromise uni-lingual name is Cederberg!
But all are still in common use.
There is a page of photos for each day:
Day 1: 8 April - getting there in a rain storm
Day 2: 9 April - Peacock walk(and view of Dwars River)
Day 3: 10 April - Zac's River and Pool Walk
Day 4: 11 April - Cave walk and Dam walk
Navigation:
Use the links for each day, or the drop-down menu under "2025 Cedarpeak" on the top right, or the ribbon on the foot of each page.
Acknowledgments and thanks:
With sincere thanks to Tessa for opening her 'home' to us and for the outstanding catering. We were fed royally!
With thanks to all who contributed photos. (There are many more). Sally is compiling a more comprehensive album
Walks
Snail Rock Walk is now much easier and shorter (approx 2.5 to 3 hours) as a good path has been cut. The path takes you across to a vlakte with a charming terracing of waterfalls along a small river just below and above the very obvious "Snail Rock".
Zac's River Walk (approx 1 hour) Starts from campsite and is a pleasant river meander.
Pool Walk (approx 2 to 3 hours) Starts at the bridge entrance to the werf/farmyard and follows the upper part of the Rattle River with lots of waterfalls and pools for dips.
Peacock Walk (2 to 3 hours) Starts near Rooibos cottage under the gum trees. Takes you through high fynbos meadows and spectacular rock formations. There is the option of a shortcut signed along the way if time is tight.
Dwars River Walk (2 hours) Starts near Rooibos cottage near gumtrees and leads you to a fabulous view sight of Dwars and Oliphants River and mountain backdrops. Great for sunsets. Option of an extended walk to the helicopter pad and jeep track that leads to Beaverlac farm along a dramatic plateau.
Dam Walk (approx 30 minutes ) Starts on dam wall and loops around the back of Rooibos cottage with the option of seeing several rock art sights.
Rooibos Walk (approx 1 hour) leads you through wild Rooibos tea and to a long waterfall with some good spots to cool off in jacuzzi type pools.
Fynbos Walk (approx I hour) A gentle fynbos walk for the botanical enthusiast.
OFF PATH Adventurous guests are welcome to walk off path and explore.
Note:We found the times quoted were (as Martin observed), "Tessa time"! We needed to add about 50% for us Probians.
