CapeNature has relaxed the draconian access times for visitors to Truitjieskraal. Effective immediately. This after Robert Breyer, MCSA Cape Town rock subcommittee chair, met with Monique Ruthenberg, Cederberg Conservation Manager, on 11 October. The original rule was a ridiculous 4 pm curfew.
What happened – in case you hadn’t heard….
CapeNature has posted some rather ridiculous access times, 4 pm. People getting warnings at 4:05pm for leaving late, etc.
“I met with Monique Ruthenberg from Cape Nature. Did some arm-wrestling. This was the result. Not a complete win, but a major change from 7:30 – 4 pm.
Cape Nature want to station a ranger at the chain in the future because too many rules are being broken:
1/ illegal camping. (seriously?)
2/ chain lock being stolen. 3x (WTF).
3/ people not paying. (how bad is R50? get a Wild Card, then it’s free)
4/ people driving AROUND the locked gate chain and cross-country for 100m to get in/out. (shoot the culprit).
5/ littering.
I did feel bad about soooo many people doing stupid illegal non-sensical shit. So play by the new rules peeps.
Robert wearing my MCSA hat.”
Where to Get Permits for Wolfberg and Truitjieskraal
Wolfberg:
Wolfberg is situated on private land, and permits are required for access. You can obtain a permit from the Sanddrif reception. R85 per person. The road up to Wolfberg is gated and you will need to get the latest combination number to get in, so sneaking in is not possible. For more information, contact:
- Tel: +27 (0)27 482 2825
- Email: [email protected]
Truitjieskraal:
For climbing at Truitjieskraal, you’ll need to obtain a CapeNature permit, available at the Kromrivier reception or the CapeNature Algeria or Matjiesrivier offices for R50. Wild Card members can get permits free of charge upon presentation of their Wild Card. The dirt road to Truitjieskraal has a chain and combination lock, so you will need to get the latest lock number to get in, so sneaking in is not possible.
Kromrivier:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Kromrivier Office
- Tel: (027) 482-2807
Cape Nature:
- Website:Cape Nature
- Tel: 027 482 9922
