Jamaka - Cederberg Wilderness Area

Jamaka Organic Farm offers riverside camping grounds and farm-style cottages in the heart of the Cederberg mountains. Also home to Lylius Accommodation - a peaceful retreat on a working organic rooibos and buchu farm with campsites and farm cottage in the Cederberg valley.

Location
Cederberg Wilderness Area, Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa, Southern Africa
Type
camp
Coordinates
-32.337753, 19.019825
Phone
027-482-2801
Website
https://jamaka.co.za/
Activities
Spa
Amenities
Pool, Spa, Bar

PlnrScore: 53/100

Sustainability

organic farm

Wildlife Near This Lodge

1797 species observed within 20 km, 34 mammals, 104 birds.

  • Clanwilliam Cedar (Plantae, 404 observations)
  • Wagon Tree (Plantae, 286 observations)
  • Grey Sugarbush (Plantae, 247 observations)
  • Grey Conebush (Plantae, 179 observations)
  • Bokkeveld Sceptre (Plantae, 162 observations)
  • Southern Rock Agama (Reptilia, 103 observations)
  • Cape River Frog (Amphibia, 103 observations)
  • Sticky Storksbill (Plantae, 101 observations)
  • Rocket Pincushion (Plantae, 99 observations)
  • Common Sunshine Conebush (Plantae, 98 observations)

Best Time to Visit Jamaka

The best months to visit Jamaka are January, February, March, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Great, temperature 19.02°C, rainfall 21.4mm, sunshine 13.4 hrs, humidity 44.3%
  • February: Great, temperature 18.62°C, rainfall 13.4mm, sunshine 12.6 hrs, humidity 43.8%
  • March: Great, temperature 16°C, rainfall 48.4mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 51.7%
  • April: Great, temperature 13.27°C, rainfall 25.8mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 49.7%
  • May: Good, temperature 10.19°C, rainfall 45.5mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 52.1%
  • June: Poor, temperature 7.15°C, rainfall 161.1mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 65.8%
  • July: Good, temperature 5.1°C, rainfall 120.3mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 65.8%
  • August: Good, temperature 5.63°C, rainfall 93.6mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 65.2%
  • September: Good, temperature 7.44°C, rainfall 53.8mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 62%
  • October: Great, temperature 12.62°C, rainfall 33.5mm, sunshine 12.1 hrs, humidity 50.5%
  • November: Great, temperature 13.78°C, rainfall 42.1mm, sunshine 12.6 hrs, humidity 51.5%
  • December: Great, temperature 15.56°C, rainfall 41.9mm, sunshine 13.2 hrs, humidity 52.3%

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