Drakensberg Kamberg Cave Art Day Tour From Pietermaritzburg
The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains. Kamberg Cave Art is a 90 minute walk and hike from the base camp. This tour is for the physically fit.
These are the locations that we will visit during the tour starts. The Pietermaritzberg City Hall, Drakensberg Kamberg Nature Reserve, 90 minutes scenic walk to the sandstone cave paintings, Guided tour of the Sandstone cave paintings of the San people., Howick Falls, Nelson Mandela’s Capture Site and Museum.
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Drakensberg Kamberg Cave Art Day Tour From Pietermaritzburg
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Pietermaritzburg City Hall
The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains.
Kamberg Nature Reserve
Our destination is the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Drakensberg mountain range. The Kamberg Nature Reserve was created in 1951 because of it its unique natural beauty, wildlife and historical cave rock sites. The reserve has over 6200 hectors of rolling mountains and deep valleys with an extensive network of hikes and trails. The Walk to the Caves Rock Art Site is over 60 minutes in length from the camp and requires an average level of fitness to complete. The natural landscape has many rock shelters, containing San rock paintings. These were created by the San people over a period of at least 4000 years. The rock paintings are outstanding in quality and diversity representing the spiritual life of the San people who no longer live in the region.
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Next is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Statue and Apartheid Museum. The Capture Site boasts a large sculpture of Nelson Mandela made up of multiply steel columns which stand between 6 and 9 meters tall. Tourists at the Capture Site are required to stand 35 meters away from the large Nelson Mandela bust for it to come into clear focus. Facing west the impressive sculpture creates a uniquely beautiful landscape for the local Howick community. The museum is dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s life and his struggle against the Apartheid government.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local taxes
- Pickup and drop-off at a 5km radius of Pietermaritzburg McDonald
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- AGE: All ages welcome
- DATES: All year round
- You are happy to walk / hike 90 minutes to the cave paintings.
- You are looking for cultural and scenic day tour.
- You want to learn more about Nelson Mandela.
- You want to experience and learn about the San people.
- You want to see the Drakensberg Mountains.
- You want to see Howick falls.
- PHYSICALITY: 7 / 10 (90 minutes walk)
- LOCATION: Kamberg, Drakensberg, Howick, South Africa
- Pickup & drop off service within a 5 km radius of Pietermaritzburg McDonalds or if you out of our pickup radius special arrangements can be made to pick you up from your location
- TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
- German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
- WEAR: Comfortable clothing, Walking Shoes, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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We do pickup at a 5km Radius from Pietermaritzburg City Centre.
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• Please contact Zulu Safaris by email [email protected] to confirm your booking has been received. If you are out of that range special arrangements can be made to be picked up at your accommodation, you must contact +27 82 7766 771 to confirm your pickup 48 hours before your tour.
