The uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountain range is the highest and most important one in southern Africa. It is vitally important because of its biological diversity with more than 2150 plant, 299 bird species, 48 mammal specie, 48 reptile species, 26 frog species and 74 butterfly species in the Park.
The uKhahlamba Drakensberg region has been one of South Africa's greatest tourist attractions for many years.

From a cultural point of view, the mountains were obviously significant for the Zulu people and later the Voortrekkers. Most significantly however were those most ancient of all inhabitants, the San or Bushmen. These original hunters left a magnificent legacy on the rocks of the Drakensberg in the form of their inimitable paintings.

There are about 600 recorded rock art site in the mountains, containing about 40 000 individual painted images. This is one of the most important galleries of ancient rock art in the world. These paintings are considered to be unique mainly because they represent the earliest specimens of rock art where colour and dimension were first introduced.

For thousands of years, San hunter-gatherers, the indigenous inhabitants of Southern Africa, lived in these mountains and skillfully painted the walls of the caves with a wealth of paintings that shed light on both the day-to-day and spiritual rituals of their ancient lives.

There are various sites where these paintings can be seen:

Cathedral Peak has always been a popular spot. Named after the world famous Didima gorge nearby and its many rock art sites, the new Rock Art Center is being developed here. Guided walks may be taken to the many rock art sites in the Cathedral Peak area.

Overlooking Cathedral Peak and the Berg, Didima Camp has been designed in such a way that each accommodation unit resembles a rock shelter.

In the area you can also visit the old cathedral and the famous Cathedral Peak hotel.

The next important rock art site is Giant's Castle - also in Central Berg. One of the most famous rock art sites in the Berg is near Giant's Castle and may be reached after a 2km walk from the rest camp. There are the Main Caves, which have been turned into a museum-cum-interpretive center for the rock art. There is a guide at the caves and for those with an interest in the San it is well worth the walk.

There are many other walks to be taken around Giant's Castle apart from the rock art and historical sites, it is also one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of the Berg.

The restcamp at Giants Castle features self-catering units, some of which are designed for guests with disabilities. There is also a shop and restaurant.

Kamberg is situated in the Southern Berg and also important site. At the new Kamberg Rock Art Center visitors may see videos or DVD's on San rock art and its significance.

There is also a seven round kilometer guided walk to the world-famous Game Pass Shelter and its paintings. The walk leaves from the Center and is not for the faint hearted. Game Pass Shelter is however one of the finest galleries of ancient rock art in the world.

Apart from Game Pass Shelter there are many walks in this area. Guided and unguided walks take the visitor through the glorious scenery of the Southern Drakensberg.

The old huts at Kamberg have entirely been rebuilt with thatched roofs, broad verandas and fireplaces. The huts vary from two-bed to six-bed cottages all self-contained and self-catering.

The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park has always been one of South Africa's most important ecotourism centers, specifically because of its concentration on hiking and other outdoor activities. Now with the added attraction of the Rock Art Centers it is bound to become even more popular.