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Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art & Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban

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Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art & Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban

About this activity

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.
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At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 99 people
People per booking
1–13
Guide
Portuguese, Greek, English, French
Operated by
1st Zulu Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Durban pickup in a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel, anything further than 10km incurs a transfer fee.
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Local taxes

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

  1. Pietermaritzburg City Hall

    20 min

    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.

  2. Kamberg Nature Reserve

    4 hours Admission included

    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.

  3. Nelson Mandela Capture Site

    one hour Admission included

    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.

  4. Howick Falls

    45 min

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Road Lodge Durban
  • Serena Hotel South Beach
  • Garden Court Marine Parade
  • Albany Hotel
  • Garden Court South Beach
  • Solrand Hotel
  • Riviera Hotel
  • Gooderson Tropicana Hotel
  • Coastlands Musgrave Hotel
  • The Waterfront Hotel & Spa
  • The Benjamin
  • Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

and 31 more pickup points

We do pickup at a 5km Radius from Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 1st Zulu Safaris office, we also do pick-up at the Durban harbour passenger Terminal. 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

Using your ticket

  • Please contact Zulu Safaris by email [email protected] to confirm your booking has been received.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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)

  • PLEASE NOTE: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NELSON MANDELA CAPTURE SITE IS CLOSED

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