GUIDE TO THE CEDERBERG

240pp., colour illus., maps, paperback, Struik Travel & Heritage, Cape Town, 2026

ISBN: 9781779890566

Specialist tour guide David Bristow provides essential background on the Cederberg region’s history, geology, fauna and flora and conservation challenges, and outlines eight touring routes, with detailed maps, places to stay, scenic highlights and recommended activities, including San rock art, hiking, bouldering, climbing, walking, mountain biking, 4x4 routes, camping, birding, botanising, stargazing and food and wine tasting.

David Bristow is also a travel journalist, environmental scientist, and storyteller. A former editor of Getaway travel magazine, he has authored over 30 books on southern African natural history and cultural heritage, including Loony Birds, Lion Men and the Snake that was a Gerbil, 20 of the Best Stories from the Veld; The Lion, the Dung Beetle and the Veld Tool Box, 20 bush tales from Southern Africa; The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep, 20 tales about curious characters from southern Africa;  Of Hominins, Hunter-Gatherers and Heroes and Big Pharma, Dirty Lies, Busy Bees and Eco Activists.