Culture & History Holiday
The diversity of tribe, race and culture, the globally strategic and economic importance of South Africa, its colonial history as well as the controversial apartheid era of the last century – all make for a very colourful past.
The Cape is alive with history dating back to 1652 when the Dutch first set up a permanent camp beneath Table Mountain. The influence of the many local African tribes, the French Huguenots, the Cape Malays and the British can still be felt today.
Cultural Highlights
Highlights of South African history and culture include San (bushman) rock art (some of which dates back many thousands of years), the Cape Dutch era in the Western Cape, the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley and gold in Johannesburg, the Anglo-Zulu war in KwaZulu-Natal, the Anglo-Boer wars, the colourful cultures of the local African tribes and the many reminders of the recent apartheid era.
Hidden Vintage Favourite Cultural and Historic Lodges:
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape – unique Spirits of the Past tours with renowned historian reveal a proud local history and spectacular battles
Cedarberg, Western Cape – a unique glimpse at one of the world’s largest open air art galleries consisting of over 130 unique San rock art sites
Battlefields, South Africa - world-renowned battlefield tours to the 1879 Anglo Zulu War battle fields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift
Central Kalahari, Botswana – bush walks with San (Bushman) guides reveal their extraordinary traditional knowledge of the veldt and animal life
Contact us for a tailor made cultural and history itinerary or for alternative, inspirational, cultural destinations and lodges.
Untamed Kruger
Panorama Route, Kruger Manyeleti & Timbavati Private Game Reserves (7 days / 6 nights)
