Citrusdal

Municipality

Municipality: Cederberg Local Municipality

Citrusdal

Citrusdal, about 2 hours drive from Cape Town on the N7 route, lies on the banks of the Olifants River, surrounded by citrus orchards and Karoo vegetation, such as rooibos and buchu. The village is in the Olifants River Valley, between the Koue Bokkeveld and Swartberg Mountain ranges - .

The N7 route passes through the Piekenaarskloof just southwest of the town. Clanwilliam is about 50Km north on the N7, and Piketberg about 40Km south.

The R303 route leads to the south to Ceres, passing Prince Alfred Hamlet. Just outside Citrusdal, this route passes through the Middelberg Pass, and close to Prince Alfred Hamlet through the Gydo Pass.

Towards the Atlantic Ocean, very small places (mainly railway stations) are: Eendekuil, Het Kruis, Paleisheuwel, Sandberg, Redelinghuys, Noordkuil and Wolfhuis. Coastal villages are Elands Bay, Lamberts Bay and Dwarskersbos.

Citrus orchards

The town originated among citrus orchards, hence its name. When the trees are in flower, the aroma of citrus penetrates everything.

The oldest fruit bearing citrus tree in South Africa, about 250 years old, is on the farm Hexrivier, and was declared a National Monument.

Spring flowers

Typical Namaqualand spring flowers can be seen in the area during the months of August and September after good rains.

San rock art

San rock paintings dating from 300 - 6000 years ago can be viewed at:

The Baths
022-921-3609
Stadsaal Caves and other sites in the Cederberg Wilderness Area
027-482-2812
Sevilla Rock Art Trail near Clanwilliam
027-48-2184
Cultural walk to various Rock Painting Sites
022-921-335

Citrusdal Museum

The Citrusdal Museum exhibits the cultural history of the area, and includes exhibits of pioneer days and Khoisan heritage.
Enquiries: 022-921-3210

Signal Canon

The original Signal Canon used to announce the arrival of sailing ships in Table Bay Harbour, can be veiwed on the school grounds.

Cederberg Wilderness Area

The Cederberg Wilderness Area was proclaimed in 1973, and there are popular hiking trails through the area.

Tankwa-Karoo National Park

The Tankwa-Karoo National Park lies east of the Cederberg Wilderness area, and north-east of Citrusdal.

Things to do

Hiking

There are several hiking trails through the Cederberg Wilderness Area.
Contact:
Information Office, Cape Nature Conservation Tel: 027 482 2404 / 022 931 2088 web: www.capenature.org.za/nature_reserves/html/westcoast.html

Events

Annual Clanwilliam Flower Show

The flower show is held at the end of August
Enquiries: 027-482-2024

Olifants River Canoe Race

The Olifants River Canoe Race takes place in July over two days.

Citrusdal Mountain Bike Marathon

The Citrusdal Mountain Bike Marathon takes place in September.

4x4 Challenge

The 4x4 Challenge is held in July at Castle Rock, and is open to members only.

Sport

Rock Climbing

Cederberg Kromrivier - Climb Bobbejaankop 027 482 2807

Cederberg Algeria - Climb
Treitjieskraal 027-482-2812 / 022-931-2088

Alpha Excelsior Farm
Agter-Pakhuis, Clanwilliam 027-482-2700

Angling

Olifants River

Angling in the Olifants River requires a permit. The river has the richest endemic fish population inSouth Africa: Clanwilliam Sand Fish, Clanwilliam Yellow fish, Barnard's "Klipbaber, Rooivlerkie, and also Rainbow Trout, Carp, Bass

Permits can be obtained from any Cape Nature Conservation office. 022-931-2900.

Golf

There is a 9 hole course on the banks of the Olifants River.
Enquiries:
Sakkie van der Westhuizen
022-921-2150
www.citrusdal.info/golf

Quad biking

Quad biking on available on the farm Rooihoogte. Facilities include: braai facilities, picnic places, kiddies track, technical track, lapa, paintball and teambuilding activities.

Enquiries:
Sanine 082-494-5541
Elizma: 082-773-8310 / 022-921-3398

Mountain biking

There are several Mountain biking trails on various farms in the area.
Contact CITOUR Information Office: 022-921-3210

4 X 4 Routes

There are several 4 X 4 Routes on various farms in the area.
Contact CITOUR Information Office: 022-921-3210

Matjiesrivier route. This route of 25Km takes about 6 hours to complete.
Enquiries: 027-482-2812

Cederberg - Kromriview 4X4 Eco-Route.
Enquiries: 027-482-2807

Cederberg - Traveller's Rest - Cederberg Route.
This 25Km route takes about 3 hours.
Enquiries: 027-482-1824

Cederberg - Wupperthal Routes:

Tra-Travallei Route: This is a 3-4 star for experienced drivers that takes 9 hours to complete. It is recommended to stay overnight. A camping site is available. There are escape routes.

Citadel Route: This 14Km route starts at the Koueberg Pass.
Tel/Fax: 027-492-3410

Rondegat Trail: This trail is 14,5Km long, and can be travelled by 4X4s, quad bikes and mountain bikes.
Enquiries: Tel/Fax: 027-482-2527 / 082-777-2757

The Baths: Hot water springs

The Baths has a natural hot water spring with a temperature of 43º Celsius. The Baths was established in 1739, and has self-catering facilities available.

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