Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art and Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban
Explore Pietermaritzburg and Drakensberg on This 12-hour Adventure
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- • Explore, the capital of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg's City Hall
- • See Howick Falls and the Nelson Mandel Capture Site and Museum
- • Discover Drakensberg's Ancient Sandstone Cave Art
Experience the wonders of the Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art and Mandela Capture Site Day Tour departing from Durban. Begin your journey in Pietermaritzburg, the picturesque capital of KwaZulu Natal, where you will visit the impressive City Hall and the iconic Gandhi statue before heading towards the breathtaking Drakensberg mountains.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kamberg Nature Reserve, known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and historical cave rock art sites. Take a scenic walk to the sandstone cave paintings created by the San people thousands of years ago. Marvel at the rich spiritual life portrayed in the intricate and diverse rock art, a true reflection of the region's ancient history.Complete your day with a visit to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Museum, where you can admire the striking sculpture of Mandela made of steel columns. Stand back and witness the intricate details of the sculpture come into focus, creating a memorable and thought-provoking experience.
This day tour offers a perfect gift for anyone seeking to explore the cultural and natural wonders of the KwaZulu Natal region from Durban.
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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.
• 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.
What to expect:
Duration: 12 hours
Pietermaritzburg City Hall
Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
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.
20 minutes
Kamberg Nature Reserve
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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.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
R103, Howick, 3620
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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Howick Falls
Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street, Howick
Next stop will be the small town of Howick to visit its waterfall. KwaNogqaza or Howick Falls is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The local Zulu people named it the “Home of the Tall” referring to its height. Next to the falls lies a quaint old section of Howick which has a selection of historical museums and antique stores to visit.
45 minutes
What's included:
- Local guide
- Durban pickup in a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel, anything further than 10km incurs a transfer fee.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local taxes
Not included:
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses
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Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pickup & drop off service within a 5 km radius of Durban.
WEAR: Comfortable clothing, Walking Shoes, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
LOCATION: Kamberg, Drakensberg, Howick, South Africa
PHYSICALITY: 7 / 10 (90 minutes walk)
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
You are looking for cultural and scenic day tour.
You are happy to walk / hike 90 minutes to the cave paintings.
You want to experience and learn about the San people.
You want to see the Drakensberg Mountains.
You want to see Howick falls.
You want to learn more about Nelson Mandela.
German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform (weight & size)
Kamberg Rock Art Day Tour From Durban
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore, the capital of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg's City Hall
- • See Howick Falls and the Nelson Mandel Capture Site and Museum
- • Discover Drakensberg's Ancient Sandstone Cave Art
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