En Route

What vehicle were you in?
Nissan Navara twin cab 2.5 litre 4x4

The best and worst of it?
The Navara dealt competently with the route and provided a comfortable ride for the family; the worst was the dust covering the luggage under the canvass load-bay cover.

How far did you travel?
Return trip from Op die Berg: 380 km

Fuel consumption?
10 km/litre on the open dirt road

Road conditions?
Mostly good with rocky patches over Eselbank

Did you use diff-lock or 4x4?
No, but it could be necessary during the winter rains

Best things to do?
Stay overnight in Wuppertal, drive from Wuppertal to Matjiesrivier and stop for a swim at the pools along the way

Best places to stop en route?
Atop the Blinkberg and Uitkyk passes for views over the Southern and Central Cederberg respectively

Best map?
Slingsby’s Cederberg 7.1

Extra reading? 
www.capenature.co.za; www.cedheroute.co.za/index.php; www.wupperthal.co.za

Where can I stay over?

• Kromrivier (self-catering cottages, camping): 027 482 2807;
• Sanddrif (self-catering cottages and campsite) or
• Kliphuis (camping): 027 482 2825;
• Jamaka Farm (self-catering, camping): 027 482 2801;
• Oude Muur (camping): 027 482 2918;
• Wuppertal (self-catering): 027 492 3410.
• For more options see Slingsby’s Cederberg 7.1 map