Seasons

The summer in Alicedale brings heat and humidity, making for uncomfortable climbing conditions. With the added lack of shade the rock becomes warm and sweaty, meaning poor and challenging grip.

The best season for climbing in Alicedale is Autumn-Winter where conditions are dry and cool, thus offering optimal friction and grip. The mornings however can still be chilly and the rock slightly slippery so waiting for the sun to come out is advised.

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Tourism

Alicedale boasts cultural significance as a meeting and battle ground between the Khoi San, Xhosa, English and Afrikaans.You can view rock paintings down by the first inhabitants of Alicedale as well as the Bushman Sands Conference centre ,an early 20th century train station, which is not considered a national monument. Addo Elephant Park, Shamwari Game Reserve , Born Free Foundation as well as other nearby Safari's offer unique viewing experiences of the native animals of South Africa such as Elephants, Rhino, Zebra and buffalo (to mention a few).

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