Contrary to popular belief, Bushmen hunting activities are often not directed at the larger antelope, but rather at smaller animals such as duiker and steenbok, as well as burrowing animals such as the springhare and porcupine. Custom demands that the meat of larger animals must be shared with others. Not only does it strengthen the ties between people, but it can also be seen as an insurance policy, ensuring that no one will go hungry while others may have an abundance of food. A hunter's parent-in-law are usually the first to receive their share.
Visitors to South Africa would be well advised to make time to venture outside of the main centres, where the most glorious, wilderness awaits exploration - the Cedarberg Wilderness Area and the semi-arid Klein Karoo are two such prime areas. The large and lovely Olifants river, which has its source in the Cedarberg range, nurtures the citrus orchards around the town of Citrusdal, providing much of the wealth of this immensely fertile region.
The focus of tourism, however, is the high and scenically superb mountains of the Cedarberg Wilderness Area, a mere 3.5 hour drive north of Cape Town. The Cedarberg can be baking hot in summer and bitterly cold during the winter months, when snow mantles the higher peaks.
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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat is a heavenly wilderness reserve, a retreat of unparalleled beauty and recreational diversity, surrounded by thousands of acres of majestic, savage beauty of wind-sculpted landscape of reddish sandstone rock foundations.>>
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Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve The Lodge is situated in an untouched wilderness area near Ceres on the southern edge of the Cedarberg Mountains 250km from Cape Town International Airport. A 15000ha reserve in an area world renowned for its magnificent rock formations and scenic beauty. >>
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Lambert's Bay Hotel Situated only a few steps from the beach, this seaside hotel is located in the fishing village of Lamberts Bay, 280km from the Cape Town International Airport. >>
Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay Situated on a magnificent stretch of waterfront and 130km from Cape Town International Airport, the Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay has been remodeled to create an atmosphere of space and light. >>
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Features of this 72000ha conservation area include soaring peaks, rugged ridges, pristine natural vegetation and some of the wierdest rock formations to be seen anywhere. Of these striking rock formations, the Wolfberg Cracks, the 20m tall Maltese Cross and the Tafelberg, are the best known.
The Cedarberg takes its name from the groves of Clanwilliam cedar trees that occur in patches on the rocky outcrops and mountain tops. Another specialty of the Cedarberg flora is the rare endemic, cup-shaped snow protea, a high-altitude plant that clings precariously to life on the rocky ledges above the snow line, flowering between January and April. Endemic fauna includes the Cape grysbok, grey rhebok, common duiker, klipspringer, steenbok, African wild cat and chacma baboon, and the entire wilderness area has been declared a conservation area for the shy nocturnal mountain leopards. Bird watchers will not be disappointed either as black eagles, jackal buzzards and other birds of prey wheel and swoop high above them.
The Cedarberg is particularly popular with hikers and nature-lovers, as well as those wishing to view the largest natural gallery of indigenous rock art in the world. Excellent San (Bushmen) rock art can be viewed in the Stadsaal and Elephant Caves, as well as on site at the Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve.
Popular activities in this area include wilderness drives in 4x4 vehicles, walks and hikes, mountain biking, fly-fishing, paragliding, rock climbing and even sky diving.
CAPE SIDECAR TOURSFull day Private / group Have your breath taken away in a World War II vintage 750cc sidecar. Enjoy the unique experience of cruising around the Western Cape on a classic sidecar motorbike - catering for both self-drive and chauffeured drive options.
Options: - Self-drive rental option from half to multi-day (must have a valid big bike license) - Chauffeur drive half or full day
Recommended Drives: - Cape Peninsula round trip to Cape Point - Cape winelands including four scenic mountain passes - Whale watching trips to Hermanus - Wild flower viewing trips along the West Coast
FLOWER FIESTA TOURFull day Private / group The stark fynbos of the majestic West Coast is transformed into a blanket of flowers in the springtime.
Optional Highlights: - A day of rambling along the Cape West Coast in search of the most spectacular fields of flowers - West Coast National Park and Postberg - Swim in the crystal clear Langebaan Lagoon - West Coast fossil park to see an archaeological site which shows what plants and animals lived in the region in the past - Missionary towns and small quaint villages - See the famous Evita Peron perform in Darling (dependant on show dates) - Bird watching - Wine tasting in Darling or Swartland region - Rustic Seafood lunch on the beach
SOUTHERN AFRICA TRAVEL The Oak Suite, Guardian House,
Borough Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2AE Tel: 01483 425533 Fax: 01483 860391 The air holiday packages on this website are ATOL protected
by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 4795. Please see our booking
conditions for more information. Click on the ATOL logo above for more information.
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Bell, Dana Allen, David Ross, Nick Melidonas and Wilderness Safaris.
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