3 curated Climbing spots in South Africa, each with its own note and source.
Westkap
Sandstone in the Cederberg: alongside the bouldering there are sport routes across the grades, all single-pitch, with short walks between sectors. Climbing requires a permit (day ticket from R80 with CapeNature) and access is capped at 100 climbers per day; the season runs 30 April to 1 October. From Cape Town it is around 250 km, about 3 hours.
Sources: CapeNature, Traveller's Rest Cederberg
KwaZulu-Natal
Climbing in the upper Drakensberg means Stormberg basalt: grass tufts on the ledges, rounded overhangs, blocks and gullies, some of it loose — which makes the movement awkward. Frequently climbed are the North Face Route on the Sentinel, Devil's Tooth, Mponjwana and The Bell. Winter conditions with ice and snow usually run mid-June to mid-September.
Sources: Mountain Club of South Africa, KZN Section
Westkap
Trad climbing on sandstone straight above Cape Town: bolting is expressly not allowed, so protection is placed on lead. The routes sit on Fountain Ledge (22), Africa Ledge (7), Venster Buttress (7) and Arrow Buttress (3), multi-pitch and graded 5.6 to 5.10+. Approach on the India Venster path, or take the cable car up and rappel in.
Sources: Mountain Project