This small, secluded and private site is situated in mountain renosterveld, just off the Wupperthal route. It is ideal for the fully-equipped traveler who prefers his own space in a quite setting. It has spacious, thatched stone huts, as well as thatched braai facilities. The neat ablution facilities have hot showers, as well as flush toilets.

If you book Ou Werf, we will not take any further bookings from other visitors. You can therefore enjoy total exclusivity in this secluded mountain setting.

Open Period

Ou Werf is open to visitors for the autumn, winter and spring months of April to October. In April the hot summer days give way to the gentle climate of autumn when the weather is mostly mild and soft at Ou werf. The average rainfall for winter is about 250 mm, with occasional snow on the Wolfberg. During the spring months Ou Werf undergoes a transformation. Now the veld is covered in an abundance of life, with flowers and birds everywhere. This renosterveld biome also has great varieties of bulbous and geophyte plant species, most of which are dormant under the ground during the hot summer months. 

96% of South Africa’s unique renosterveld has been converted into farmland or residential areas. It is gone forever and with it went thousands of rare plants, which are now extinct. The remaining renosterveld, as at Ou Werf, is very precious indeed. Gentle walks along the mountainsides in spring can lead you to wonderful plants.

Closed Period

During the summer months from November to March, Ou Werf is closed to visitors. We will, however, consider special requests to make Ou Werf available during this time for groups of 10 persons minimum, who want to stay over for at least 2 nights. 

Ou Werf is within easy reach of a variety of Cederberg activities and attractions. At Ou Werf you can also do mountain climbing, leisure walking and mountain biking. 

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Ou Werf, with old stone kraal and Wolfberg in background

View from Tierhoksberg. Picture by John Wilson

Our variety of Spring flowers is spectacular

Flowers are plentiful in spring

Folded mountains (Riffelberge)

Ou Werf is near Tafelberg and Sneeukop in the Wolfberg

Road maintenance must be done regularly

Ou Werf buildings

Ou Werf with mountain renosterveld backdrop

Inside of a cottage

Our ablutions are superbly clean

Wolfberg, with famous Arch on top, right behind Ou Werf

Mountain renoster-veld

Dry seeds in summer

Early summer

Along the road to Ou Werf

Wolfberg hiking trail. Picture by John Wilson

Wolfberg splendour. Picture by John Wilson

Sneeuberg Summit, Cederberg - raramuridesign

Wolfberg Arch, Cederberg - raramuridesign

Paul will see to your needs at Ou Werf

The starting point of the shortest and easiest walking trail to the famous Wolfberg Arch, as well as the nearby popular rock climbing spots of Sneeuberg and Tafelberg, are a ±30 minutes (13 kms) drive from Ou Werf, on the Wupperthal 4x4 road.

A day-trip can be taken to the historic village of Wupperthal in the remote Tra-Tra valley, a missionary station that was established in 1830 by German missionaries. The route there will take you past the villages of Langkloof and Eselbank, an area with colourful traditions. It is recommended that you use a 4x4 vehicle for the trip to Wupperthal.

PLEASE NOTE: Permits for the Wolfberg Hiking Trail and Exclusive Red Cederberg Vehicle Tours are only obtainable at the Keurbosfontein farmstead.

Facilities Offered

• There are 2 huts with 3 beds each and one hut with 2 beds (beds with mattresses).
• Each hut is supplied with a lantern for light.
• Two sets of shower and toilet facilities are housed separately.
• There are 2 separate undercover braai areas, each with an outside tap.
• No kitchen facilities are available.
• Firewood can be purchased at Keurbosfontein farmstead.

Tariffs and Terms

• Cost: R120 per person per night (with a minimum of R360 per night).
• A 30% deposit is payable to confirm a reservation.
• Campers bring all their own equipment.
• Campers must stay in the stone huts and may not pitch tents outside.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Campers depart not later than 15h00 on the last day of their stay.

Reservations

• A 30% deposit is required to secure a reservation, payable to Red Cederberg Tours – Nedbank Acc 1186097973, Branch code 198 765.
• In case of a cancellation
  # 0 to 15 days before date of arrival, 100% of the deposit is forfeited.
  # 16 to 30 days before date to arrival, 75% of the deposit is forfeited.