Of several San rock-art sites within the park, this is the only one open to tourists. Siyaphambili Elijah tours, whose representatives you can usually find near the visitor centre, offers guided walks to the rock art. The return trip takes about an hour, including time to rest and chat.
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2.79 MILES
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2.79 MILES
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18.79 MILES
Within the park you’ll find the small Basotho Cultural Village, essentially an open-air museum peopled by actors depicting various aspects of traditional…
3. Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve
18.81 MILES
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6. Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
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7. Liphofung Cave Cultural & Historical Site
29.84 MILES
This small but historically significant sandstone overhang is adorned in San rock art and served as a temporary hideaway home for King Moshoeshoe the…
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