Sanddrif Holiday Resort | Citrusdal | Western Cape

MALTESE CROSS (CN) Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours Permits: Obtainable from the office In the direction of Algeria, approximately 850m from the farm Dwarsrivier, a turn to the left will be visible, signposted as the Maltese Cross. A 6km drive leads to a parking area. This is the starting point of the walk. Follow the footpath and the cairns leading to the Maltese Cross.		STADSAAL CAVES & BUSHMEN PAINTINGS (CN) Duration: Depending on the tourist, a few minutes or a whole day can be spent in the area exploring the caves and rock formations. Permits: Obtainable from all the tourist offices in the area. A permit with combination will be issued for the gate at the entrance to the caves. On the road towards Ceres, 8 km from Dwarsrivier, a Nature Conservation sign will indicate the Stadsaal Caves. Take the turn off, enter through the gate and drive in to see Stadsaal, a series of open caves and San paintings dating from the time when elephants freely roamed the area.
CEDERBERG CELLARS Duration: 30 minutes to one hour – depending on how much you like local wines. Monday – Saturday 8h30 to 12h00, 14h00 to 16h30 Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays LOT'S WIFE AND WINDOW ROCKS Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours Permits: For day visitors, obtainable from the office About 1,6km from the office towards Algeria you will find a parking area and a sign for Lot's wife. From there you start a gentle walk to where the beautiful window rocks (also called "Vensterklippe") can be seen.		WOLFBERG CRACKS & ARCH (CN) Duration: Cracks 3 hours (return) Cracks & Arch 8 hours (return) Permits: Obtainable from the office Approximately 1,2km from Sanddrif, at the foot of Wolfberg, a parking area (under Oak Trees) is situated. This is the start of the walk. The path leading to the Cracks is clearly visible. Three Cracks can be viewed, of which the first two are easily recognizable. The hike to the third crack is for the more adventurous tourist. A map indicating the route is available from the office at Dwarsrivier. At the top of the mountain, a path leads the way to the Arch. It's easy to follow with cairns indicating where the path is not clear. Although there is an alternative route via the Riff, the same route is recommended on return from the Arch.
CEDERBERG OBSERVATORY Duration: Approximately two hours, starting at 20h00 Cost: Donation ONLY SATURDAY EVENING WEATHER PERMITTED MAALGAT Duration: 35 minutes in a downstream direction from Sanddrif. Permits: For day visitors, obtainable from the office A huge swimming hole, approximately 50m long and 30m wide, with 8m and 11m high cliffs - definitely for those crazy enough to jump! Also known by some as the “Seekoeigat / Hippo pool”.		WOLFBERG MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Duration: 7 km Permits: For day visitors, obtainable from the office Get your map from the office. LOT'S WIFE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Duration: 12 km Permits: For day visitors, obtainable from the office Get your map from the office
PARTICULARS OF AVAILABLE FACILITIES
SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY COTTAGES Fully equipped units with own braai area. Provide accommodation for 4 – 10 persons. Bedding can be hired on request Please bring your own bedding, towels & toilet paper, kitchen towels and dishwashing liquid. Unit per night for 4 persons PLUS per additional person. Protea Hoogte/Planets/Ons Huisie Groothuis A & B Waenhuis & Stal		OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Saturday 8h00 - 12h30 and 14h00 - 17h00. Sunday and Public Holidays 9h00 - 12h00 and 16h00 - 18h00 Wine Cellar Closed on Sundays CAMPING: per site per night (4 persons max) PLUS per person, max 8 persons per site. Lawn under shady trees on the river bank. Ablution block. Braai facilities (bring own braai grid) & electrical power points.