Description
Images of ACRA wall have probably sold the idea of climbing in South Africa to more climbers than any other single face in the country. Pictures of the wall have appeared in most of the famous climbing magazines in the world, as well as on book covers, posters and almanacs. The climbing is long, sustained, with awesome views in an exposed location.
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
Ask if you can be dropped off here by the friendly staff at Roc 'n Rope Adventures or one of the local climbers. From Roc & Rope, drive downhill towards the railway. At the T-junction turn right and go down the hill into the township (Emgwenya), turn left at the T-juntion. Just before reaching the waterworks, about 650m along, turn left down (the second) steep passable dirt road. This takes one over a low-level concrete bridge over the river, then turn right and right again after 100m at a fork. Continue underneath the main N4 highway. The parking place is the dead end just above the the Elands Falls. The abseil points are not more than 30 metres from this point.
Do not leave any bags or valuables in the car, locked vehicles have been broken into here. It is better to be dropped off then walk back.
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To access the A.C.R.A wall, walk towards the cliff top and find the correct abseil point. The abseil for climbs between Sorcery and You Too Brutus is about 20 m left in a small chimney at the top of the crag. This abseil takes you to some stepped ledges about 15 metres above the forest floor. Hang the draws on your route and chalk up a few holds on the way down. You can scramble along these ledges easily to get to the base of each of the climbs. Do not leave any bags at the top of the crag.