Asterix and Obelix Kloof
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| Latitude | -32.488172 |
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| Longitude | 19.267398 |
| Climbing Type | Trad Sport Sprad and Boulder |
| Rock Type | Sandstone |
| Season | All year round |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Area | Cederberg |
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Climbing Guides Free PDF Downloads
PDF guide is here:
https://www.climbing.co.za/w/images/6/6c/Leopard%27s_Tree_Guide_9_May_2023.pdf
Fees & Permits
Contact details for Leopards Tree Campsite:
Accommodation & Food
The last big town you pass is Citrusdal, this town or the petrol station (100 meters after the turnoff to Citrusdal) is the last place to grab any supplies. Camping at Leopard's Tree is sublime under oaks. There are fireplaces and hot showers/toilet facilities. You need to take your own food for the duration of your trip.
Fire wood and ice is also available.
Attractions & Activities
Good quality single pitch trad and sport climbing on hard sandstone, gear placements are solid. The drive is just 2 hours drive from Cape Town up the N7 highway. A 15 minute walk gets you to the start of the climbing.
There is good bouldering potential and pools to swim in.
Season
Climbing is possible all year round all, though it does get very hot in December/January/February - July/August are ideal but cold at night
In Summer, the trick is to be up early, climb in the full shade all day.
Gear
A standard (but full) trad rack is advisable, double ropes and long slings are useful to avoid rope drag. 50/60m rope/s will get you by.