Activity Description

Journey through the southern and central parts of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountain range by foot [hiking] and through the air [zip-line] on this immersive overland tour. Join an anthropologist and learn about the SAN / Bushman people and their mysterious rock art at Kamberg.

Explore the vistas of Cathkin Peak from above on a zip-line tour of the Drakensberg. No visit is complete without a stop at the infamous Nelson Mandela Capture site for a peek into history and an instagrammable photo opportunity. The tour ends with a stop at Howick Falls en route to Durban.

DAY 1

This tour departs from Durban at 06h00. We will pick you up from your accommodation head up the N2 towards the Southern Drakensberg. 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.

The experience kicks off with an introductory video before our 3-4 hour hike begins. Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to Game Pass Shelter and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. At Game Pass Shelter you will have a chance to take in the mystery of Bushman Rock Art as we explore theories and beliefs that underpin the art.

Time for a spot of lunch at Fat Harry’s Restaurant before journeying along the Midlands Meander. The Midlands is packed with artisan shops, galleries and farms. Taste the coffee at Terbodore Coffee Roasters or try your hand at chocolate dipping at Chocolate Heaven or indulge in nougat at the Wedgewood Farm.

After dinner on the popular Nottingham Road, we will check-in at our overnight accommodation where you can get some well deserve rest.

DAY 2

The next morning, after breakfast at around 08h00, we will travel further north into the central Drakensberg to the towering Cathkin Peak. We’re going on a zip-line tour! Once we arrive, your local guide will give you a safety briefing by demonstrating how to slide on the cables and the safety procedures to be followed on the tour.

Time to travel to the starting point of the zip-line canopy tour in an open vehicle. Slide from platform to platform on a steel cable as the Drakensberg mountains unfolds. Take a moment when you arrive at each platform to enjoy the view while your guide points out interesting features or facts about the surrounding ecology. The tour will last approximately 3 hours.

Stop by at The Valley Bakery for a bit of lunch before we descend back down into the Midlands. As we make our way to the Nelson Mandela Capture site, you guide will give you some context around South African history. Explore the multi-media museum that tells the story of apartheid and Nelson Mandela and get a bucketlist photograph. Our final stop is Howick Falls before heading back to Durban. Our expected time of arrival in Durban is 16h00.

Arrangements

Requirements

Inclusions and Exclusions

Notes