game already on it. The Hartmans were later exchanged with Cape Nature Conservation for Cape Mountain Zebra.

The balance of the farm was purchased later in 1997.
Many of the farms had existing shepard’s cottages, which were varying states of repair.
Some of these were renovated, and are the chalets now available for rental.

The main farmhouse, built in the late 1800’s, has been restored on the original foundation, as has the old wagon house, which now houses the reserves 4 x 4’s. The old saddlery is now a store, scullery, office and small shop.

When first explored, one packing crate found amongst the ruins, had labels confirming that it arrived in S.A. via the ship “Birkenhead”. Another stated; “Marmalade - store away from boilers”.

The “main road” between Matjiesrivier (chain gate), passing the main farm house, and winding to the Doring (Thorn) River, used to be the National road and main supply route between Citrusdal and Calvinia. Wagon wheel ruts can still be found in some of the rocky passes.

Cedar Rock is a member and firm supporter of the local Cederberg Conservancy, promoting sensitive local conservancy and tourism. Working with Nature Conservation, who are also Cederberg Conservancy members, we are able to assist with many projects, including the study of indigenous proteas, succulents, re seeding of local grasses, the Cedar tree nursery, leopard monitoring project, and the “MegaPark” plan, etc.

Cedar Rock strives to maintain the pristine essence of the land, and has replaced the borehole pumps with solar panels, and generates power supply with solar systems in order to ensure a low profile on the skyline. Where possible, internal fences have been removed, and when feasible, the old telephone pole installation will be removed (There is no cellular reception in the Cederberg ).