South Africa · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Drakensberg Kamberg Cave Art & Nelson Mandela Capture Site Day Tour

12 Hours Round trip from Highmoor Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Drakensberg
02 Take a moderate scenic walk to the Kamberg cave art site
03 See ancient San rock paintings with a guided tour
04 Stop at Pietermaritzburg City Hall and the Gandhi statue
05 Visit Howick Falls on the Umgeni River
06 Explore the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Museum

Discover a full-day journey through KwaZulu-Natal that combines dramatic mountain scenery, ancient cultural heritage, and modern South African history. Travel from Pietermaritzburg to the UNESCO-listed Drakensberg, where Kamberg Nature Reserve offers rolling valleys, hiking trails, and remarkable San rock art preserved in sandstone shelters.

This experience includes a moderate scenic walk to the cave art site, followed by visits to Howick Falls and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Museum. Along the way, explore places that reflect the region’s natural beauty and powerful historical legacy.

This experience includes a moderate scenic walk to the cave art site, followed by visits to Howick Falls and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pietermaritzburg, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Languages English, French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drakensberg Kamberg Cave Art & Nelson 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.

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 metres 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 Apartheid government.

Tour Itinerary

· Drakensberg Kamberg Nature Reserve.

· 90 minutes moderate 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Highmoor 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional tour guide,Durban pickup within a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Pickup & drop off service within a 5 km radius of Durban.
If the last minutes bookings is before 5:00 pm, kindly contact by email:
WEAR: Comfortable clothing, Walking Shoes, Hat, Sunscreen and Jacket.
LOCATION: Kamberg, Drakensberg, Howick, South Africa
AGE: All ages welcome
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.
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Prices vary by group size and are priced per person, per your booking for your group

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

Not wheelchair accessible.

PHYSICALITY: 7 / 10 (90 minutes walk)

DATES: All year round

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office 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
DEPARTURE TIME: 07:30 AM
RETURN TIME: 06:30 PM
LOCATION: Kamberg Nature Reserve, Drakensberg, Howick, South Africa
PHYSICALITY: 8 / 10 (90 minute walk) This tour has a 90 minutes hike that is challenging at some parts. Only for the fit tourist who likes to hike.
AGE: All ages welcome
DATES: All year round
TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing

We also do pick-up at the Durban Passenger Cruise Terminal, Richards Bay Passsenger Cruise Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius of Tropicana hotel.

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