Mount Ceder
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Mount Ceder - self catering cottages in the Cederberg, Cape.

For a first class experience, come to the Cederberg and enjoy the mountain scenery and the many activities Mount Ceder has to offer. In a valley, surrounded by mountains Mount Ceder is found on the main route through the Cederberg range. With a Perennial River, wonderful bird life and stunning scenery the abundant opportunity for many outdoor pursuits or to just remain at your cottage and relax. In addition to the opportunities for hiking and swimming on the property, we are also within driving distance of many other of the Cederberg attraction and various 4x4 routes. In a valley, surrounded by rugged and arrestingly dramatic mountains, Mount Ceder is found on the main route through the Cederberg range. How you enjoy the beauty of Mount Ceder is up to you: walk in the mountains with no one around, enjoy clambering over the unique rock formations; swim in the perennial river with the kids or marvel at the delicate Bushman rock art. Weather Forecast The winter weather in the Cederberg is better than you think! Escape from the cold Cape Town winter to the Cederberg. European settlers began stock farming here early in the eighteenth century, and in 1876 a forester was appointed to oversee crown land in the mountains. This was possibly the first attempt at conservation in the Cederberg. A conservancy, of which Grootrivier forms the southern border, was established in 1997.Farmers used the mountains to graze livestock in times of drought, and together with tobacco, this was one of the main farming activities during the first years until about Mount Ceder farm offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the veld, river and scenery around them as well as observe the working olive farm on the premises. Today Mount Ceder is a working Olive farm where horses roam, pomegranates and blueberries are grown and even Proteas are harvested in season.