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Waterval Boven means 'above the waterfall' in Dutch .…and the waterfall is pretty damn impressive! To look at it from the tourist view-point is great, but to climb on the crags beside it is much more exhilarating! There are a number of crags in this area, with a stack of classic "atmospheric" sport and trad pitches. Make the effort to climb here at least once on your trip, a day down at the Waterfall crags is always memorable, mostly for the right reasons!
Access issues inherited from Waterval Boven
Climbing Permits Wonderland
The Wonderland crags are spread over multiple private land parcels including Mountain Club of South Africa , Mahem and Tranquilitas. The Mountain Club of South Africa has negotiated for all climbers to have access to these properties via a climbing permit.
Permits will be offered at discounted rates to members of the Mountain Club of South Africa or guests at Tranquilitas/Mayhem. Following are the permit types and costs:
Day permits R60. Day permits for Mountain Club of South Africa / Tranquilitas members R30
Weekend permits R100. Weekend permits for Mountain Club of South Africa / Tranquilitas members R50
Month permits R600. Month permits for Mountain Club of South Africa / Tranquilitas R300
Annual R1600. Annual for Mountain Club of South Africa / Tranquilitas R1 200
By purchasing a permit you agree to the Conditions & Waiver Free parking to permit holders at Tranquilitas reception only and in demarcated spaces. Permits will be mandatory and people found without one will be treated as trespassers.
Permits can be purchased from Tranquilitas reception via SnapScan or Zapper. For annual permits e-mail book@tranquilitas.com.
For more information on routes, access and permits please see the following websites:
Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) http://www.mcsa.org.za/ Look at “Who we are” for the different sections of the MCSA
Mountain Club of South Africa – Johannesburg Section website https://mcsajohannesburg.org/ Click on “Access and Properties” for more information Click on “Contact” to get in touch with the MCSA for more information.
ClimbZA website http://www.climbing.co.za/wiki/South_African_Climbing_Wiki Welcome to the largest & most comprehensive online database of Southern African climbing information.
http://www.climbing.co.za/forum/ A forum site to find climbing partners or to find out more about different climbing areas and climbs.
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