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A full-day drive from Durban takes you into the Drakensberg to see ancient San rock paintings, the spray of Howick Falls, and the evocative Mandela Capture Site sculpture. Expect a 40-minute walk to the caves, guided interpretation, and changing mountain weather.
A full-day drive from Durban takes you into the Drakensberg to see ancient San rock paintings, the spray of Howick Falls, and the evocative Mandela Capture Site sculpture. Expect a 40-minute walk to the caves, guided interpretation, and changing mountain weather.
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Operated by 1st Zulu Safaris · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
You step out of the vehicle as the Drakensberg's ridge slides into view, a raw line of cliffs cutting the sky. Cold, basalt cliffs rise above tussock grass and indigenous heath, and the trail underfoot crunches with gravel and ancient soil that channels the mountain's long weathering.
moderate.
10–11 hours.
Suitable for travelers who can manage a 40-minute uneven walk and a long day of transfers; basic stamina for standing and walking required.
The approach is about a 40-minute leisurely walk along a marked trail; the guided interpretation at the rock art lasts roughly 30 minutes.
Transport and some surfaces are wheelchair accessible, but the cave approach involves uneven ground and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
The tour includes admission to the Mandela Capture Site museum as listed in the itinerary.
The tour is typically in English and may offer German or Polish on request; confirm multilingual needs when booking.
San (Bushman) rock paintings in Giants Castle date back centuries and provide direct cultural links to early hunter-gatherer life; the Mandela Capture Site commemorates Nelson Mandela's 1962 arrest near Howick.
Stay on established trails, avoid touching art panels, and support registered local guides to limit erosion and protect cultural sites.
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