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Wildekrans Country House is a gracious, historic home in the valley overlooking a pear orchard.

Accommodation along Overberg mountain passes

Marion's pick of accommodation along the Overberg mountain route.

Accommodation around Cederberg Passes

A range of accommodations around Cederberg Passes to suit your pocket.

Reedsdell Country Guest Farm's sandstone cottage is a cosy hideaway for four.

Accommodation in the Eastern Cape Highlands

Accommodation in the Eastern Cape Highlands ranges from camping and budget self-catering cottages to comfy inns and luxury lodges.

At Over-the-Mountain Guest House, you can order a beer or glass of local wine in the old police station.

Accommodation near the Outeniqua, Montagu, Cradock and Railway passes

Guest Houses, lodges, self-catering rentals and B&B's in and around George's famous four passes.

Where the tide went out billions of years ago.

Barberton Greenstone: oldest rocks on Earth

The rocks of the Barberton Greenstone Belt, also called the Makhonjwa Mountains, are some of the oldest on Earth - scientists put their age at 3,5-billion years.

Old ways of travelling more adventurously are depicted in Genal's murals at Diggers' Retreat.

Barberton Passes: rigours of early travel

The old route over Nelshoogte was notorious for its sticky, red mud, studded with boulders, where wagons bogged down for days when torrents of rain fell.

Mark is your friendly host at Diggers' Retreat pub.

Barberton passes: Where to eat

You can enjoy good, homely food in relaxed, informal eateries.

Each luxury safari tent at Nkomazi Game Reserve has its own plunge pool.

Barberton passes: Where to stay

Accommodation in the area ranges from gold-rush guesthouses to luxury safari tents.

Wolfberg Arch is among the most photographed natural formations in the Cederberg.

Best climbing and hiking trails in the Cederberg

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The hiking and climbing routes in the Cederberg are exceptional by any standards.

The route maps Groenland Mountain, through fynbos and beside vineyards and orchards in the Elgin Valley

Best hiking and biking trails in the Overberg

Pick of Marion's favourite hiking and biking trails in the Overberg.