Access Issues
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.
Approach
Take the N4 highway (east) towards Nelspruit. 1,7km after exiting the tunnel, a dirt road turns left and crosses the Elands river. Always stay left on this up the hill, back in the direction of the waterfall until a parking place is reached after a right bend. This road is known not to always be in good condition. Do not leave any bags or valuables in the car, locked vehicles have been broken into here.
From the parking, cross the railway track and walk up the hill on faint paths up to the cliff. On the left is an impressive face with a great finger crack, 'Mannenburg'. The next west face to the left has a seam, 'The Color Purple' bounded by 2 wider cracks.