Durban: Drakensberg Rock Art, Midlands Meander & Mandela Capture Site
Overview
Welcome to Kamberg — home to the Rosetta Stone of SAN/Bushman Rock Art. Meet our Anthropologist, Dr Jeremy Hollmann, who’ll help you unlock this mysterious place. Start with an introductory video on the SAN.
Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to Game Pass Shelter and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. Here you will have a chance to take in the mystery of Bushman Rock Art as we explore theories and beliefs that underpin the art.
Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.
Please note: on this tour you will have access to a specialist on SAN or Bushman Rock Art as well as an anthropologist who has studied this area and people of this area.
Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to Game Pass Shelter and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. Here you will have a chance to take in the mystery of Bushman Rock Art as we explore theories and beliefs that underpin the art.
Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.
Please note: on this tour you will have access to a specialist on SAN or Bushman Rock Art as well as an anthropologist who has studied this area and people of this area.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Nelson Mandela Capture Site
- Entry/Admission - Kamberg Nature Reserve
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kamberg Nature Reserve, UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park South Africa
Upon arrival at Kamberg you will meet Dr Jeremy Hollmann, our in-house anthropologist. Here you can ready yourself before we begin our hike. Watch a short video which offers some context to this mysterious place and the people who once inhabited this area. Embark on a hike (medium difficulty level) through the Kamberg Rock Art Centre within the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains to Game Pass Shelter which is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of SAN or Bushman Rock Art. Dr Hollmann will help you unlock the route as you make your way. When you arrive at Game Pass Shelter it is all about the Rock Art and taking in the vistas. Gain insight into the anthropological theories governing the culture and beliefs of the Bushman as well as how they painted and why. Thereafter, you will make your way back down the mountain.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nottingham Road Brewing Co., Rawdons Hotel, Nottingham Road 3280 South Africa
Enjoy lunch (own cost) at the Rawdons Hotel Pub. If you fancy a taste of the craft beers brewed on site, drop by at the Nottingham Road Brewing Company. Please note that the lunch location will change if we have travellers do not eat at places where alcohol is brewed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ardmore Ceramics, Caversham Road, Lidgetton South Africa
Immerse yourself in a celebration of art at the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics. Their work is stocked at the most prestigious galleries and department stores the world over. Learn about the beautiful story behind the establishment and explore the workshop which is open on the weekdays. Fancy buying a keepsake?
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nelson Mandela Capture Site, R103, Howick 3620 South Africa
This is the notorious spot where Mr Nelson Mandela, known lovingly as Madiba, was detained by the apartheid police before standing trial which culminated with his imprisonment on Robben Island. Explore the information gallery and the iconic art installation which offers a fantastic photographic opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Howick Falls, Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street, Howick South Africa
This your final stop before heading back to the concrete jungle: Howick Falls. The Falls are approximately 95m high and feeds into the Umgeni River.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kamberg Nature Reserve, UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park South Africa
Upon arrival at Kamberg you will meet Dr Jeremy Hollmann, our in-house anthropologist. Here you can ready yourself before we begin our hike. Watch a short video which offers some context to this mysterious place and the people who once inhabited this area. Embark on a hike (medium difficulty level) through the Kamberg Rock Art Centre within the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains to Game Pass Shelter which is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of SAN or Bushman Rock Art. Dr Hollmann will help you unlock the route as you make your way. When you arrive at Game Pass Shelter it is all about the Rock Art and taking in the vistas. Gain insight into the anthropological theories governing the culture and beliefs of the Bushman as well as how they painted and why. Thereafter, you will make your way back down the mountain.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nottingham Road Brewing Co., Rawdons Hotel, Nottingham Road 3280 South Africa
Enjoy lunch (own cost) at the Rawdons Hotel Pub. If you fancy a taste of the craft beers brewed on site, drop by at the Nottingham Road Brewing Company. Please note that the lunch location will change if we have travellers do not eat at places where alcohol is brewed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ardmore Ceramics, Caversham Road, Lidgetton South Africa
Immerse yourself in a celebration of art at the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics. Their work is stocked at the most prestigious galleries and department stores the world over. Learn about the beautiful story behind the establishment and explore the workshop which is open on the weekdays. Fancy buying a keepsake?
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nelson Mandela Capture Site, R103, Howick 3620 South Africa
This is the notorious spot where Mr Nelson Mandela, known lovingly as Madiba, was detained by the apartheid police before standing trial which culminated with his imprisonment on Robben Island. Explore the information gallery and the iconic art installation which offers a fantastic photographic opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Howick Falls, Corner of Falls Drive & Morling Street, Howick South Africa
This your final stop before heading back to the concrete jungle: Howick Falls. The Falls are approximately 95m high and feeds into the Umgeni River.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
leticabanas
January 2020
Hemos disfrutado mucho de todas las excursiones. El trato ha sido inmejorable y la amabilidad de David y Thabo insuperable. Sin duda, muy muy recomendable.
Hemos disfrutado mucho de todas las excursiones. El trato ha sido inmejorable y la amabilidad de David y Thabo insuperable. Sin duda, muy muy recomendable.