The Cederberg Wilderness is only three hours outside Cape Town, but it feels like a different world. The Cederberg Mountains, burnt orange by iron oxide, dominate the landscape. Jagged sandstone rock formations, like the Maltese Cross and the Wolfberg Arch, and ancient San and Khoi rock art, make this area truly spectacular. The Cederberg lies 200km north of Cape Town, stretching from the Middelberg Pass in Citrusdal to north of the Pakhuis Pass at Clanwilliam. The wilderness area encompasses about 71 000 hectares of rugged, mountainous terrain, making it a top spot in the Western Cape for hiking and rock-climbing enthusiasts. The Cederberg, which forms part of the Cape floral region, is a World Heritage Site, is covered in mountain fynbos, including the laurel protea, the red disa, rooibos, and the rare and endemic snow protea. Rare Clanwilliam cedars, the area's namesake, dot the higher mountain cliffs. The area is also rich in wildlife. Visitors with a keen eye may spot por

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The Leiplek Hotel is situated in the harbour area on the banks of the Berg River. The hotel offers a view best described as tranquil, yet fascinating with abundance of bird-life and fishing trawlers coming and going in full view. In the mornings you can sit on the hotel patio and watch thousands of birds along the river banks flying out to sea for the day and late afternoons returning to the salt pans for the night. The hotel has 3 x single and 4 x double en-suite accommodation with private patios. Three of the double rooms have a splendour view of the Berg River. Brei facilities are available on the patio or under the trees on the banks of the river. All the rooms have DStv and SABC channels. Entertainment is offered in the games room. There are 3 self-catering rooms with separate entrances. Each room consists of twin beds with en suite bathroom. These rooms have a private