Dolerite crags within the lush green forest of the Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve, open to the public ! From the approach to the crag be ready to spend the day surrounded by nature. Fort Fordyce has seen its fair share of strong climbers, including a memorable visit in 2009 during the Eastern Cape Rock ‘n Road Trip. The event drew some of South Africa’s top climbers, along with Adam Ondra, then the reigning world champion. The Orange Wall hosted the Flash for Cash redpoint event, where Ondra quickly dispatched most of the challenging routes set for him. True to style, he left behind a couple of unopened projects and a ground-start variation to Rocky, preserving future challenges for local climbers.
Beyond climbing the nature reserve offers walking trails, swimming, bird watching and a rich heritage.
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Easiest spot to stay is in the Nature Reserve - the crags are thus generally only a 20 minute walk. The Loerie cottage is able to sleep about 14 while the Maqoma cottage 4. Note let the staff known you are going climbing/hiking otherwise you may cause them concern and warrant a search party if you return only after dark ! The staff will provide you with suitable drinking water (5L) as they advise non-locals not to drink the tap water, however if you are staying for a prolonged time be sure to bring extra drinking water.
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- ticks
- buffalo
- snakes
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