Health & Safety

HEALTH

• The Cederberg is a malaria-free area and we have no particular health concerns here.
• The tap water is completely drinkable (unless otherwhise stated at your accommodation).
• We do have mosquitoes from October to April so we advise bringing insect repellent.
• Your biggest health concern is getting sun-burnt or dehydrated so please bring sunblock & a hat.
• Take plenty of water with you on a day excursion and especially if you are walking in the mountains. 
• It is completely safe to refill your water bottles from the mountain streams as the water is pure. However in summer many of the streams may be dry so please don’t rely on being able to refill water bottles.
• The Cederberg is a country area and it is Africa so insects are much more common than in Europe. It is not a sign of lack of cleanliness on the part of your lodge or guesthouse but an everyday fact of life.
• There is a provincial hospital in Clanwilliam in case you need medical attention and several doctors in both Clanwilliam and Citrusdal.

SAFETY
The Cederberg is a country area and generally very safe. It is safe to enjoy a walk, bike ride or run without worry of crime. As in all parts of the world, we recommend that you are careful with your valuable belongings such as cameras and cell phones and not to leave these unattended.

PROVISIONS IN THE CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS
There are very few places to buy food or drinkS, and most importantly, fuel outside Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Lambertsbaai. Please ensure that you fill your tank before taking a day excursion and take a picnic lunch and plenty of water/drinks with you. There are farm stalls on the N7 highway and just outside Clanwilliam. There is also a coffee shop in Wupperthal but it is closed from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning.

 

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