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COMBINING OUTDOOR FUN WITH

CULTURAL WONDER

Image credit, Justin Klusener Photography

ating back some 100 000 and innovative KwaXolo Caves this incredible mountainside, of extraordinary significance visitors. This is the ideal picnic
years, the KwaXolo Caves, Adventures is just that. This is attached by two safety lines on in terms of the South African spot for those looking to enjoy
Dlocated inland of Margate a fantastic fusion of cultural, a fixed cable. These are then Heritage Resources Act, and we the fantastic scenery, but visitors
on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) natural and extreme sports’ moved along as the hike extends believe this particular hiking are encouraged to bring their
South Coast, were once open- tourism that gives visitors a towards the KwaXolo Caves, with experience is incredibly unique,” own picnics.
rock shelters for indigenous San unique experience of the KZN expansive views of the waterfall said operator, Shaun Makhanya. The activity is open to hikers
communities, with the history of South Coast while empowering and endless gorge providing a “In addition to the benefits for aged eight years and older, and
these people echoed in the rock the surrounding communities.” captivating backdrop. visiting tourists, the experience
paintings evident today. Set atop offers several benefits for the takes between one and one-and-
The caves are now accessible
Once inside the KwaXolo
the precipice of a deep gorge and through the erection of a via Caves, visitors can view the local KwaXolo and Dumezulu a-half hours to complete. The cost
is R150 per person and bookings
boasting some of the region’s ferrata system, which is a climbing ancient San rock art that depicts communities, including can be made by contacting
most magnificent views, these employment opportunities
once-inaccessible caves are now route using steel cables and rungs the area’s rich cultural heritage. and community-development Makhosazane Mashal on
a top tourist attraction following fixed to rocks. Visitors are kitted Similar to rock paintings initiatives. Among these are 076 185 3447 or Shaun Nkosiyazi
found in mountainous regions
Makhaya on 074 887 3742.
out in safety gear and securely
the launch of the KwaXolo Caves hooked to the cables, allowing throughout the province, the entrepreneurial and skills’ Alternatively, operators can be
Adventures earlier this year. workshops that will be hosted
them to walk safely along the sites are believed to have had as soon as regulations allow. reached on the Facebook page
“The area is renowned for precarious mountain path. natural, cultural and spiritual The increased tourism activity ‘KwaXolo Caves Adventures’. 
its coastal activities but there This system of harnesses and a significance to the San people.
are so many exciting tourism 300-metre cableway was designed The paintings are said to will also result in infrastructure For more information about USCT, as
development and maintenance,
developments within the by the same engineers tasked with represent journeys of shamans to the benefit of all.” well as events and activities on the KZN
hinterland region,” said CEO creating the famous Wild Swing (medicine men) into the South Coast, download the free ‘Explore
of Ugu South Coast Tourism at Oribi Gorge – another popular spiritual world in an effort to Originally launched in March KZN South Coast’ app from Google Play
(USCT), Phelisa Mangcu. tourism attraction on the KZN induce rain, heal sicknesses and this year, KwaXolo Caves and Apple stores or visit
“We believe local tourism South Coast. ease societal tensions. Adventures was halted during www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za

opportunities must be inclusive Led by experienced tour “The KwaXolo Caves have the Covid-19 lockdown, but with USCT is also on social media - follow the
of all communities, and the new Level 2 regulations, the ‘South Coast Tourism’ Facebook page, or
establishment of the exciting guides, visitors are taken along been distinguished as being business is operational for day @infosouthcoast on Twitter.

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