Drakensberg Kamberg and Mandela Capture Site Rock Art Tour
From PMB
We depart from Pietermaritzburg and en route to Kamberg Reserve in Drakensburg Mountain range. Kamberg forms part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and is situated centrally in the foothills of the mountains.
Tour Price: From R3400 per person sharing
Tour Duration: 12 Hours
Tour Number: PMB2
Price varies by group size
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Tour Overview
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.
What Is Included On This Tour?
- Kamberg Nature Reserve.
- 90 minutes walk / hike that requires a strong fitness level.
- Guided tour of the Sandstone cave paintings of the San people.
- Howick Falls.
- Nelson Mandela’s Capture Site and Museum.
- Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of our meeting point at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
- All Entry Fees To All Attractions
- Qualified Tour Guide
What Is Not Included On This Tour?
- Lunch, Snacks & Drinks
- Gratuities and Tips
HOW MUCH DOES THIS TOUR COST?
PRICE VARIES BY SIZE OF GROUP
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Minimum 1 person R4500 pp
Our standard price for your booking for 1 person for this tour
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Minimum 2 persons R3500 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 2 people
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3 to 4 people R3400 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 3 to 4 people
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5 to 6 people R3300 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 5 to 6 people
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7 to 8 people R3200 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 7 to 8 people
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9 to 10 people R3100 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 9 to 10 people
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11 or more people Contact us for quote
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Children R1300 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for children
Pick Up, Drop Off & Other Important Information
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pick up and drop off service within a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel (meeting point)
DEPARTURE TIME: 06:00am | RETURN TIME: 18:30pm
CLOTHING: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
AGE LIMIT: All ages welcome | TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: If there are any physical disabilities, please contact us to clarify wheelchair size or mobility type
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full Refund 24 hours before tour
WONDERING IF THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU? LET US GIVE YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS!
Not sure if this is the tour for you? Let us help you make an informed decision by highlighting the key elements of this tour and the kind of traveler that it may appeal to. If you have ANY questions, please chat with us on WHATSAPP.
- You are happy to walk 90 minutes to the cave paintings.
- You want to experience and learn about the San people.
- You want to see Howick falls.
- You want to learn more about Nelson Mandela.
Want To Know More? Checkout The Full Itinerary!
Day 1:
We depart from Durban and head towards Pietermaritzburg en route to Kamberg Reserve in Drakensburg Mountain range. Kamberg forms part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and is situated centrally in the foothills of the mountains...
DRAKENSBERG KAMBERG AND MANDELA CAPTURE SITE DAY TOUR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
