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Location: Clanwilliam, WESTERN CAPE, South Africa

Cederberg Branch

 

Currently, this branch is active as the Clanwilliam Wildflower Society. The wide area covered by the branch, which includes Clanwilliam, West Coast and Namaqualand regions of the Cederberg, means many members are far apart. 

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About the branch

A future goal is to split this branch into smaller, localised branches, or implement the ‘Twig’ structure used by the Garden Route Branch. 

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About the Area

The iconic Cederberg mountains are home to more than 360 flower species. This area is unique as it includes four of the eight floral districts included in the Cape Floral Kingdom. So there is plenty to see! Covered as it is in beautiful mountain fynbos, many species of which are threatened, it is no wonder the Cederberg is one of UNESCO’s officially recognised World Heritage Sites. 

Cool Facts

1.

The Clanwilliam Wildflower Show is hosted annually in August/September by the Society and branch members, and is a wonderful showcase of indigenous mountain fynbos.

2.

Love your cup of Rooibos? Follow the Rooibos Route and discover the origins of this world-famous hot beverage.

3.

Every year, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve hosts a Cedar Tree Planting Day in honour of the region’s namesake, the critically endangered Widdringtonia cedarbergensis.

4.

Ramskop Nature Garden in Clanwilliam offers visitors a few walking trail options amongst its wildflowers, which are at their peak in August and September.

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Contact the Branch

Would you like to help BotSoc conserve the flora of the Cederberg? Please email info@botanicalsociety.org.za with your contact information. 

Contact your branch to network in the following areas:

 

Albany

Algoa

Cederberg

Free State

Garden Route

Gauteng

Kirstenbosch

Kogelberg

KZN Coastal

KZN Inland

Limpopo

Lowveld

Southern Overberg

Weskus

Winelands

Hours

Tuesdays from 08h00 to 16h00. Closed from Wednesday to Monday and public holidays.

 

Contact Us

We are experiencing intermittent faults with our landlines. If you can't get through on our landline +27 (0) 21 797 2090 , please phone or send a message to our alternate WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 65 922 6163.

 

Notice

From 1 March 2026, our office located inside Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (through Gate 2) will be open to assist members on Tuesdays only (08:00 – 16:00).

 

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