uKhahlamba-Drakensberg

South Africa · Africa · ✦ UNESCO World Heritage Site

Notable

35,000 shamanic vision images across 600 dramatic Drakensberg mountain caves

Age

~3,000 yrs

Period

Late Stone Age

Setting

Rock shelter

Art form

Paintings

Discovered

1836

Status

Open to Visitors

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A UNESCO World Heritage site containing the greatest concentration of San (Bushmen) rock art in Africa — over 35,000 individual images across more than 600 cave sites in the Drakensberg mountains. The art is widely interpreted as depicting shamanic trance experiences and journeys to the spirit world.

Notable Features

◦ 35,000+ images in 600+ caves
◦ Shamanic trance depictions
◦ Giant's Castle reserve

Depicted Subjects

Eland AntelopeHuman FiguresShamanic FiguresTherianthropesGeometric Patterns

Plan a Visit

AccessThis cave can be visited.

Sources & Further Reading

◈ Official site ≡ Wikipedia ✦ UNESCO listing ➤ Directions

Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.