Attractions IN/AROUND Graafwater
Nature Reserves
Cederberg Wilderness Area
The Cederberg Wilderness Area lies some 200 km north of Cape Town. This vast area stretches from the Middelberg Pass at Citrusdal to north of the Pakhuis Pass at Clanwilliam, encompassing some 71 000 ha of rugged, mountainous terrain. The Cederberg was ...
Nature Reserves
Knersvlakte Nature Reserve
Knersvlakte Nature Reserve (proclaimed in September 2014) is situated on the West Coast between Klawer in the Western Cape and Kliprand in the Northern Cape. It is idyllically nestled just north of the Olifants River. The reserve covers some 85 500 ...
Wine Routes
Olifants River Valley Wine Route
The Olifants River wine route starts at Citrusdal, 180 km outside of Cape Town and meanders along the river for 120 km until it reaches Lutzville and the country's most westerly vineyards. This area around Lutzville is regarded as one of the most ideal ...
... and a little further afield
Nature Reserves
Beaverlac Nature Reserve
This little talked about gem lies just 25 kilometres outside of Porterville, roughly 2 hours from Cape Town, in the Olifants River Mountains in the Cederberg. Over 5 000 hectares of wilderness gives one the opportunity to completely unwind amidst ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Biedouw Valley Pass
The Biedouw Valley Pass is one of the most beautiful roads through the Cederberg. It lies on the north eastern edge of the Cederberg Mountains off the road to Wupperthal. Despite being called a 'pass' this gravel road that begins with a left off ...
Nature Reserves
Bushmanskloof Wilderness
Bushmanskloof Wilderness, lying in the northern Cederberg wilderness roughly 270 kilometres from Cape Town, is a South African Natural Heritage Site and it is not difficult to understand why it deserved this label. Not only does it form part of the Cape ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Clanwilliam Dam
The Clanwilliam Dam is nestled in the unrivalled beauty of the Cedarberg region. This part of the Western Cape has an ethereal beauty quite unlike anywhere else. Red soil, rugged mountain ranges, caves that are ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Gydo Pass
The Gydo Pass is one of two passes that transport one from the town of Ceres through the Warmberg, and up on to the Koue Bokkeveld (Cold Bokkeveld), a name that originated because of springbok found up here ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Katbakkies Pass
Katbakkies Pass has what is commonly known as a descriptive name. Others in the area include Houdenbek and Skitterykloof - although Skitterykloof (also known as Peerboomskloof) was incorrectly known as Katbakkies for a time, until the true Katbakkies ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Louis Leipoldt's Grave
Just as one enters the Cederberg Wilderness, on the R364 not even ten minutes' outside Clanwilliam, is a sign indicating Louis Leipoldt's Grave. It is a little difficult to see if you're driving from Clanwilliam. It's easier to look out for when driving ...
Nature Reserves
Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve
The beautiful Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve lies on the eastern edge of the Cederberg Mountains, managed as part of the greater Cederberg conservation area, roughly three hours from Cape Town and 35 kilometres beyond Algeria. This arid part of the world ...
Mountain Passes
Middelberg Pass
Suitable for all vehicles, Middelberg Pass lies on the R303 between Citrusdal and the Koue Bokkeveld, south east of it. Middelberg Pass is one of three passes on this beautifully scenic route that, in essence, form one long pass. The Cederberg is ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves / Popular Tourist Routes
Middle Keurbooms Conservancy
On the beautiful Prince Alfred Pass lies the Middle Keurbooms Conservancy, or MKC for short. More than 30 000 hectares have been designated by landowners in the vicinity, concerned about their environment, to protecting the indigenous fauna and flora of ...
Graafwater as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Biedouw Valley, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Porterville, Wuppertal
Staying Overnight
Winterbach House
Winterbach House is a two bedroom luxury self-catering chalet with is a spacious living area, a fully equipped kitchen, inside and outside braai ...
Rondegat on Clanwilliam Dam
Relax in comfortable self catering cottages overlooking the scenic Clanwilliam Dam and majestic Cederberg. The comfy accommodation ranges from tw...
Klein Boschkloof Chalets
Klein Boschkloof, a lush green oasis and working farm s situated in the unspoilt Boskloof Valley which borders onto the Cederberg Wilderness area...
Excelsior Farm Self Catering
Excelsior is an old colonial style farm house which offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large cozy farm kitchen, a small second kitchen and ...
Porterville Stay Cottage
Once used as stabling for oxen and horses in the early 1900's, Porterville Stay Cottage is a beautiful old building that has been lovingly renova...
Tortoise Terrace
If you are looking for a quiet bush break without the hassle of having to lug your camping gear with you, then The Storytellers glamping experien...
Kleinfontein
Kleinfontein offers a warm farm-like ambiance and basic self catering in two quaint units in the Clanwilliam area just after the Pakhuis Pass. Kl...
Yellow Aloe Guesthouse
Yellow Aloe Guest House is an upmarket, country-chic space born out of a love for the countryside and the town of Clanwilliam in particular. The ...
Breekkrans House
Surrounded by fynbos and majestic orange rock formations, Cederberg Park is considered a popular base for hiking, mountaineering and exploring. S...
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