Explore ancient rock art on a private guided trip from Cape Town

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

As the founder of 'CapeTownOutside' I provide both day and multi-day private, guided trips to show you the intriguing pre-historic rock art of the San people - the first inhabitants of Southern Africa. These cave paintings are prolific in the Cederberg mountain conservancy about 3 hours from Cape Town. The Cederberg is also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site for it exceptional plant biodiversity. The multi-day trips can be customised to suit your preferences. On the day trip we will walk an easy wilderness trail to view a series of remarkable rock art sites - many thousands of years old. This is one of the best open-air art galleries of late stone-age San rock art accessible from Cape Town. You will see the art in situ and learn about it and the people who painted it. This is a uniquely Southern African experience. It is an art, archaeology, cultural history, and African wilderness experience rolled into one. For inquiries search 'CapeTownOutside'.

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) in Cape Town only
permits
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from your accommodation anywhere in the City of Cape Town.

OR
Meeting point

meet at corner of Longmarket and Burg streets in the City of Cape Town

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We drive this mountain pass with great views over the Swartland landscape.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    We pass through Clanwilliam, one of South Africa's oldest towns.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We drive over this scenic mountain pass

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The rock art tour takes you to the Cederberg mountains outside Cape Town with spectacular scenery and rich biodiversity. The Cederberg is a nature conservancy and forms part of the Cape Floral Kingdom - a UNESCO World Heritage site for nature. As well as seeing the rock art, this is also a magnificent African wilderness experience.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Cape Town Outside

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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