Woodcliffe Cave Trails
Mondamin Farm, P.O.Box 208,
Maclear, 5480
North Eastern Cape
Tel./fax 045-9321651
e-mail:
mondamin@xsinet.co.za
www.woodcliffecavetrails.co.za
On the slopes of the Southern Drakensberg near Maclear in the North Eastern Cape,
where the valleys and waterways cut and gouge their way to the sea, can be
found what many describe as the ultimate ‘eco’
experience. At Woodcliffe the peaks of the high ‘berg soar to touch
the sky, tumbling, cascading waterfalls laugh and chatter through stunning
riverine landscapes where indigenous forests cling. Here the call of birds
without number chase the sound of city life. This is Woodcliffe, home of the
famous ‘cave trails’ and a sheer delights for the ‘eco’ tourist, hiker,
artist, photographer and birder.
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Woodcliffe is a 1000 ha cattle farm
extending into the upper
 slopes
of the Southern Drakensberg and is situated 22km from Maclear. Nearby is the
remarkable Naude’s Nek pass, at 2 620m, the highest mountain pass in South
Africa.
Woodcliffe is more than a famous hiking trail. It is a base for all who love
a close encounter with Nature in all her pristine loveliness.
It
is a treasure for those who enjoy enduring the majesty of high mountains and
pristine valleys.
And
for those seeking a rejuvenation of mind and body amidst scenic splendor
that sends one grappling for superlatives-there can be no better destination
than Woodcliffe.
Woodcliffe offers comfortable accommodation
at the farm house and at the cottage and offers an excellent base for
exploring the natural wonders of the area. Tok’s cave offers comfortable
accommodation for hikers.
Rustic hiking huts provide shelter from the elements.
The rock art on Woodcliffe and in the
surrounding area, of Maclear, is famous for it’s clarity and preservation.
Famous archeologists have visited us here and we are proud to have added
them to our visitor’s book: David Lewis Williams, Geoff Blundell, Sven
Ouzman and Patricia Vinnecomb
The Maclear district is well renowned for its’ fly
fishing. Woodcliffe is situated on the head waters of the Little
Pot river.
Fishermen are assured of a challenge to catch the wiliest wild trout.
Woodcliffe is a botanical paradise.
Guided flower walks in the summer months will impress you as you find
orchids, disas and gladiolus growing on the mountain sides. |
