The village of Cedarville is situated on the southern edge of the Drakensberg Mountains. It's name originates from the 2,000 metre Cedarberg Mountain which towers above it.

Cedarville is the gateway to three mountain passes which lead into Lesotho. Visitors can either travel to the breathtaking 185m high Katse Dam or see the 192 m Maletsunyane Waterfall which is Southern Africa's highest waterfall.

Also in the Cedarville area various 4x4 routes are on offer providing visitors the the opportunity to take in the magnificent mountain scenery. The nearby Mountain Lake Nature Reserve is a national heritage site consisting of rolling grasslands and pristine wetlands, ideal for bird watching. The area boasts an impressive total of 333 recorded species which includes the rare Rudd's lark, White winged Flufftail and the country's largest flock of juvenile wattled cranes. The area is also great for hiking.

During the wetter seasons, the 30 ha lake offers excellent trout fishing. Also nearby visitors will find that Umzimvubu River is a decent area to fish, with large Carp usually being caught.

Mount Currie Nature Reserve is also a favourite destination for birding, noted for it's bearded vultures.