South Africa Travel

 


 

Accommodation
Game Lodges
Hotels
National Parks
Kruger Park
Tours
Day Tours
Rent a Car
Book a Flight
Travel Insurance



 

Adventures
Beaches
Country Places
Cultural Exposure
Exciting Cities
Family Holidays
Historic Places
Heritage Sites
Popular Destinations
Scenic Routes
Wildlife
Other Activities

 

Province Guide
Maps
Info Centre
Weather

 

Client Comments
About Places
Privacy Statement
Listings
FAQ
Links
Site Map
Contact

Encounter South Africa

Copyright@ 1997-2010
Southern Africa
Places cc
P.O. Box 3422
Paarl
Western Cape
South Africa


SATSA - Southern Africa Tourism Services Association

Kamberg - Drakensberg

Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
 
The Bushmen Kamberg Rock Art Centre and trout fishing are the major attractions of the Kamberg Section of the majestic Drakensberg National Park. Special 1,5 km trail for wheelchairs along the river.

Guest Book: View Guest Comments

Click to enlarge


Kamberg nestles in the foothills of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park , its central position ideal for visits to many other well known Berg areas from Lotheni to Giants Castle.

Kamberg is a delightful spot in it's own right with three attractive picnic sites near the river and trout dams which provide a relaxing alternative to the scenic attractions of the many well maintained walks in the area.

There are a number of self guided trails from the camp, one of which is suitable for handicapped visitors.

As well as the Mooi River, trout fishing can also be enjoyed in several dams which are open to anglers, all year round. Close to Kamberg are the trophy trout fishing dams of Highmoor which must be booked in advance.

Kamberg's trout hatchery is well worth a visit and is open to the public on a daily basis There is magnificent rock art shelter in Game Pass and there is a guided walk to the area every Sunday.

Kamberg Rock Art Centre and Game Pass Shelter
The Game Pass Shelter is commonly referred to as the "Rosetta Stone" of southern African rock art, for it was here that archaeologists first uncovered a vital key to understanding the symbolism of San rock art.

This site is special for so many reasons. It was one of the first sites ever to be seen by Europeans and appeared in the Scientific American in 1915. It was the first South African rock art site to be known in other parts of the world, and revealed the meaning of San rock art- it, in a sense, "cracked the code".

The trail to Game Pass Shelter is a two-and-a-half, to three hour guided walk, via the spiritually moving Waterfall Shelter. It is nothing short of a world-class experience in Khoisan rock art and living Zulu and San culture.

The walk is preceded by a spectacular DVD presentation at the state-of-the-art Interpretive Centre that caters for a maximum of ten people at a time.

Sessions are run seven days a week at the following times - 08h30 and 13h30.



Rooms
- 5x Chalets, each with 2 beds, en-suite bathroom facilities and kitchenettes. A communal lounge is also available for the convenience of guests.
- 1x 6-bed Cottage, fully self-contained and visitors only have to bring food and drinks. Cleaning is done by camp staff.
- Stillerus is an old farm house situated 8km from the main camp with 8 beds in a cottage and a rondavel.

It is fully self-contained with gas lights, fridge and stove. Visitors must bring their own linen and food plus drinks. This is for those who require peace and solitude.

How to get there
From the north turn off the N3 at Mooi River, and take the first left onto the R103 to Rosetta then follow the signs to Kamberg.

From the south turn off the N3 to Nottingham Road. Go through the village and on to Rosetta where you will see the Kamberg signs.

Click here for Rates/Bookings
Location: Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal