Kamberg Nature Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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Kamberg Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Kamberg Nature Reserve, proclaimed in 1951 and covering roughly 6,300 hectares in KwaZulu‑Natal's Maloti‑Drakensberg Park World Heritage Area, is nestled in a serene valley flanked by high basalt ridges and traversed by the Mooi River. The name "Kamberg", Afrikaans for "rooster's comb", refers to a nearby mountain formation. Rich in biodiversity, the reserve supports eland, oribi, grey rhebuck, duiker, blesbok and red hartebeest grazing across montane grasslands, while the Mooi River and adjacent trout dams sustain seasonal fly‑fishing opportunities year‑round. Kamberg's cultural significance centers on Game Pass Shelter, a San rock‑art site sometimes called the "Rosetta Stone" of southern African rock paintings. Archaeologists first deciphered key San symbolism at this site, and guided walks—preceded by an interpretive multimedia presentation—offer visitors a direct link to ancient Khoisan spirituality and mythology. Avian enthusiasts will find more than 200 bird species recorded in the reserve, including South Africa's national bird (the blue crane), the striking grey crowned crane and several highland endemics in nearby wetlands and grassland habitats.

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Reviews of Kamberg Nature Reserve

Vimal Mothilal

5
Reviewed: 2025-05-30

Stunning Bushman Paintings at Kamberg. Loved my stay at Molweni.
Lee Radloff

5
Reviewed: 2023-05-05

Roman Baths - Kamberg Nataure Reserve If you in this area i highly recommend you do the hike to the Roman Baths, approximately 14k hike (there and back) easy to moderate. Look out for the arrows as they can be easily missed. I suggest you try org a map from the office. Leave early so you can spend the day at the baths. Well worth it. You can jump into plunge pools and soak up the amazing backdrop of mountain's. Loved it.
Carmen Barends

4
Reviewed: 2023-04-23

Came for a family weekend getaway with children and found the accommodation cosy, neat and clean. Having the opportunity to fly fish and hike in such a beautiful area is a wonderful experience.
Tes lincchurch

5
Reviewed: 2022-07-09

Wow. A little drive to get here but we so enjoyed a day out hiking in this reserve. There are three options for hikes. We chose the waterfall. It was a very easy hike and took us 30 minutes to get there. Little elevation and easily attainable for kids. Loved swimming in the river and the views are utterly breathtaking. It costs R45 per person to hike. Take water and a costume.
Joshua Weiss

5
Reviewed: 2022-06-19

Very pleasant reserve with well maintained trails. The staff member at the reception was friendly and explained all the day hikes available. Although we didn’t stay there, the chalets look like they are in decent condition. Note there are two daily guided hikes up to the San rock art at Game Pass Shelter: 9am and 11am. Beware of kids throwing stones at vehicles in Thendele Village just before the park entrance.