Cederberg overnight hike, 2 people

28 Feb 2023 10:45 #78334 by Ade
Hi everyone,
My wife and I were planning to hike in the Cederberge (Algeria - Crystal Pools - Welbedacht cave - Wolfberg Arch - Sandrift) end of March. On another forum we've been told that it should be possible to get a hiking permit for only two people (the minimum group size per cape nature website is 3) when you specify that you are experienced and take full responsibility. But the lady I just had on the phone told me they don't do that..
Has anyone recently hiked the place in a group of two? Is it possible to do so without breaking any rules? Or is it really unadvised to go in a group of two people (apart from the inherent risks you always run while hiking)? We are quite experienced and fit.

Thanks a lot for the info!
Adrian

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01 Mar 2023 08:21 #78335 by GriffBaker
Hi Adrian

A friend and I hiked a 3 night circuit from Algeria about 2 years ago and never got any questions at the office.

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01 Mar 2023 11:25 - 01 Mar 2023 11:27 #78336 by Ade
Yeah, that was the impression that I also got. So I gather that you did not try for any permit beforehand but just showed up and never mentioned doing an overnight trail, and none ever asked?
Probably that is also going to be our approach - worst case we will do day hikes from Algeria and Sanddrif.
Last edit: 01 Mar 2023 11:27 by Ade.

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01 Mar 2023 12:15 - 01 Mar 2023 12:16 #78337 by GriffBaker
We just showed up told them our itinerary, entered in the register and paid. It was mid week, so we did not have to book any of the huts as it was very quiet. I would imagine you would need to book on weekends and holidays. Probably best to phone ahead if you intend doing so. You definitely do need to tell them you are overnight hiking.
Last edit: 01 Mar 2023 12:16 by GriffBaker. Reason: add on

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06 Jan 2025 14:58 #79417 by Purplehat
Hi Adrian,

Did you make it to the Cederberg? 
And did you manage to overnight hike with two people?

Thanks

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