alpha climbing will return to South Africa in 2025 for a tour of the country’s best sport climbing zones:
Trip #1 June 29 - July 15, explore the Western Cape near Cape Town, including Montagu and Oudtshoorn.
Trip #2 July 15 - 30, the famed Waterval Boven is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier sport climbing destinations.
Combine both trips for an incredible month in South Africa! registration is open but final details are being added to this page
Trip #1 July 1-15 Western Cape Tour - Montagu, Oudtshoorn, and Mossel Bay
minimum ability 5.11b onsight/5.12a (6c/7a+) redpoint on rock
ages 14+
trip price $4250 ($6850 for the combined trip)
Fly-in/out location: Cape Town
The Western Cape of South Africa contains some of the planet’s best sandstone/quartzite sport climbing, especially considering the cool but temperate conditions of July. Montagu is a world class destination set in the midst of a peaceful pastoral landscape. South Africa’s only developed limestone, Oudtshoorn comes complete with big caves and flowstone features. It’s a unique venue by South African standards, considering that most of the developed sport climbing is sandstone. We’ll spend the last few days of the tour at Mossel Bay, climbing seaside and surfing.
Trip #2 July 15-30 Waterval Boven
ages 14+
minimum ability 5.11b onsight/5.12a (6c/7a+) redpoint on rock
trip price $4250 ($6850 for the combined trip)
Fly-in/out location: Johannesburg
Waterval Boven contains the highest quality and concentration of sport climbing in South Africa. The temperate climate and cool temps during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter makes for a perfect destination for ambitious youth athletes on school holiday. Nearly 1000 bolted climbs exist on the area’s bulletproof quartzite sandstone. The routes are characterized by by their flowing and athletic sequences on crimps and slopers, with the occasional pocket or jug. Most routes are within the 20-30m range. Rest days will include a visit to Kruger National Park, which contains a significant population of Africa’s Big 5: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo.
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Applications for registration are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the specific nature and demands of our programs, we do not guarantee acceptance. If you’re not sure you’re ready for this program, or are unclear on the pre-qualifications and expectations, please contact us before applying. New for 2025 is the three part application process listed below.
To apply for this program, please complete: 1) athlete application form, 2) parent/guardian application form, and 3) deposit payment (also available via electronic invoicing, bank transfer, venmo, or check). An application will not be considered until all three parts are received, although paying the deposit will hold your place for one week while we await your application submissions.
Please pay this deposit as part of the three-part application for this program. This deposit does not confirm registration and will be held until your application is accepted. Deposits for applications not accepted will be released immediately. Refunds for deposits are available within 15 business days of payment.