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Rock art · Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Kamberg e o abrigo de Game Pass
A rock art centre and reserve in the southern Drakensberg, from which a guided walk departs to the Game Pass shelter, with san paintings of elands and human figures.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kamberg e o abrigo de Game Pass
Kamberg is a reserve of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park in the Mooi River valley, about an hour north of Underberg. The rock art centre explains, with video and exhibits, who the san were, how they painted and what the figures mean.
From the centre a guided walk leads to the Game Pass shelter, about 3 km uphill across fields and slopes. In the shelter, a panel of paintings shows elands, the most important antelope for the san, and a half-human figure holding the tail of a dying eland — a scene that helped researchers understand the religious meaning of san art. For this reason the shelter became known as the Rosetta Stone of rock art.
The paintings are fragile and can only be seen with a guide, from behind a fence, without touching or wetting the rock.
The reserve also has trails, trout dams and chalets.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Three to four hours with the guided walk.
Best time
In the morning, on guided-visit days: confirm the days and book ahead before you go.
How to get there
From Underberg head north via Nottingham Road or secondary roads to Kamberg, in about an hour. A conservation fee and guided-visit fee are payable.
Tip
Wear hiking boots or trail shoes and bring water; the ascent includes steep sections.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kamberg e o abrigo de Game Pass
What is the Game Pass shelter?
A rock shelter in Kamberg with san paintings of elands and human figures, visited with a guide.
Why is Game Pass called the Rosetta Stone?
Because one of its scenes helped researchers understand the religious meaning of san art.
Do you need a guide to see the paintings?
Yes, the paintings can only be seen on a guided visit.