Visit Giant's Castle, a World Heritage Site in the South African Drakensberg mountain range. This 3km round trip hike takes you into the mountain's caves to see the Bushman cave paintings. End with a visit to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site.

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Duration 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: There is complimentary collection service from centrally located Durban and beachfront hotels. If you are staying at a different hotel, please request pick up service.
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Visit the World Heritage Site of Giant's Castle
Enjoy a guided tour of Bushman paintings
Visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site

Full description

The Bushman cave paintings are almost as old as humanity itself. They date back 2,000 years and are a fascinating look into the history and culture of the Bushmen or San people of South Africa. This full-day sightseeing heritage tour goes through the Drakensberg mountain range, a full 3-kilometer round trip hike. The cave paintings can be seen in the World Heritage Site Giant’s Castle. After the hike enjoy a hearty, well-earned lunch, which is included in the tour. On the return to Durban, visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, a significant monument that marks an important moment in South African history. Today it is commemorated as a world-class sculpture, in memory of Nelson Mandela and his heroic role in the struggle against apartheid.

Includes

Lunch
Return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US

Important information

Know before you go

The tour departs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Please note that an average level of fitness is required. This hiking tour is a round-trip of (1.8 miles/3 kilometers) through the South African mountains, and some of the terrain requires an average level of fitness and strength
Minimum 2 adults

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I was so lucky as I could see beautiful hilly areas and meadows, and unusual shaped mountains. I am from a country with a lot of monotonous mountains and small area of flat land, so seeing such a huge, endless spreading of greenish hills and mountains was breath-taking. San Tribe's paining on walls of caves was also so much interesting. The guide was so nice, Colin, he was so humble and well known about the areas so deep. Although it was over three hours drive one way, I enjoyed myself very much. If you love truly fresh air and walk among meadows and paths with full range of flowers and interesting in ancient human paintings, Drakensburg is the MUST.

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January 15, 2018

Drakensberg World Heritage Tour

Drakensberg World Heritage Tour

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