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

Explore Pietermaritzburg, hike Drakensberg, and visit Mandela Capture Site. Discover history, nature, and culture in one unforgettable day tour.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pietermaritzburg City Hall - The tour begins with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. Here, we’ll stop by the City Hall, reputed to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. We’ll also visit the Gandhi statue before heading towards the Drakensberg mountains.
  • Kamberg Nature Reserve - Our destination is…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Durban pickup in a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel
  • Transfer fee for pickups beyond 10km
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

The tour begins with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. The first stop is Pietermaritzburg’s City Hall, reputed to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. Visitors will also see the Gandhi statue before proceeding to the Drakensberg mountains. The Kamberg Cave Art is a 90-minute walk and hike from the base camp,…

Location
Pietermaritzburg City Hall
Chief Albert Luthuli Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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G9527snng
Jul 15, 2026
Great experience!! - The guide Bule was great, super helpful and gave me many explanations. I am very happy with my experience and I would much recommend!
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Kenneth_g
May 4, 2026
One of the best trip from Durban - It was day full of adventures! From hiking up a mountain to refreshing sound of the waterfall. Bring lunch with you as you enjoy eating while on a scenic drive. Bule and Promise ( tour guides ) were amazing.
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Anonymoosey
Mar 6, 2026
Wonderful tour that works with locals - I did this tour with my best friend in March 2026 and enjoyed every bit. We especially love that they work with local people who know the area. Our driver, Buleh, was funny, considerate, and safe. He took great care of us and the long drive went by quickly because of the good conversation (and amapiano ;)). He has a natural sense for people and what they might need. It was also a treasure having Promise from the Kamberg Rock Art Centre show us around on the hike up to the San paintings. It's really nice to see 1st Zulu Safaris working with them, especially as I understand not many tour operators use the Kamberg guides when they do tours in the region. Overall, it was a long, tiring day, but worth it!
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Peter_b
Nov 6, 2025
Unforgettable cave paintings - The day was full of experiences. Architecture, nature, hiking, waterfall, museum, history and ancient art - very varied program. You will be pleasantly tired by the end of the day and say 'It was worth doing it'. Not a lazy day:-). You go back 4 000 years in time... The cave paintings were the highlights of the day. Sotiris, our guide was helpful, informative and provided a pleasant day for us. We have good memories. Recommended.
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Bob_f
May 13, 2025
My driver "Fortune" and guide "Promise" were awesome! - Great, interesting. It's a pretty demanding one and a half hour climb up to the rock paintings, but you can go at your own pace. The area was pretty brown because it was almost winter, but that valley is very beautiful with green grass and flowers in the summertime.
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Sindyxl
Apr 20, 2025
Recommended - A day tour with Fortune, who is very nice. Prepare for a long drive around 3.5hr to the mountain, but worthwhile. It is better to have the game pass with guide, so that you can go to the top and get some instructions on plants and culture. The museum at Mandela Capture site is beyond expectation, with clear history of ANC and Mandela, etc.
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Yunhao_m
Mar 9, 2025
A well-structured and enriching tour that combines history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. - This tour is an amazing experience from start to finish! Our guide, Thami, is polite, warm, and enthusiastic. He arrives early for pick-up and provides detailed explanations at every stop. What stands out the most is his respectful and patient approach—he doesn’t ask personal questions and makes sure everyone feels comfortable throughout the journey without hesitation in providing assistance. The itinerary is well-planned, with a smooth flow between sites and well-timed stops. Even on weekends, there are no issues with site closures, making the trip hassle-free. This tour is highly recommended for history and nature lovers, offering a perfect blend of cultural significance and breathtaking landscapes. However, be prepared for nearly three hours of hiking in total.
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197977
Jun 16, 2024
To be remembered. - It was amazing,what an experience! and the weather was just perfect for the hike.It was very nice and enjoyable. It was a well deserved hike.
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Geraldine_s
May 20, 2024
Amazing well preserved Rock Art in Drackensburg Mountains - Collected promptly by our tour guide and driver Bafana After a drive of about 3 hours with a stop on the way arrived at Kamberg Rock Art Centre in Drackensburg Mountains Hike took about 1 1/2 and you need to have a good fitness level as it is rocky and steep in places and the same way down Totally worth it for the rewards of the most stunning well preserved San people Rock Art On the way back visited the Nelson Mandela capture site Well worth the visit Interesting and well presented information Looked after throughout by our tour guide Bafana
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Christine_w
May 10, 2024
Excelente day out - Mandela capture site is well worth a visit. The drakensburg park is beautiful but the treck is not for the less able or older people
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From $213
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).