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Reviews

• Fantastic tour

  Risa d,,Jul 1, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was such a great tour! Callan shared so much about the landscapes, art, and history. It was really incredible to see the art up close and think about the people who stood there thousands of years ago. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in archeology, history, and art!

  

  

• Thank you Callan!

  Alexander K,,Jun 29, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Callan was a fantastic guide and very friendly. We spent a lovely day viewing the rock art and enjoyed every moment. Callan was knowledgeable and respectful, and provided great conversation throughout the tour. Would highly recommend!

• Absolutely worthwhile two-day tour: unites body, brain and soul!

  ernie bert-reisen,,Mar 5, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My husband and I took part in a two-day tour of the Cederberg mountains led by Callan. Communication in advance was straightforward, the arrangements were farsighted and reliable. Callan took care of us all inclusively and was an exciting conversation partner. He is an excellent organizer, very knowledgeable about the local area and has a comprehensive knowledge of his passion, the rock and cave painting of the San and Khoekhoe. On the several-hour drive into the mountains, we already receive some information about the geographical, geological and partly resulting settlement and historical features of the area. Arriving at our first destination we hike through an almost unreal rocky landscape with countless paintings. This must now be discovered and understood under Callan's guidance. We hear about the different theories surrounding the fascinating, very differently designed, sometimes coarser and sometimes very artful, filigree, touching works of art. This art form tragically came to an end after a 7000-year history, with the subjugation of the San and Khoekhoe, about 300 years ago. After a refreshing swim in a river pool, we stay in a very clean and very well equipped bungalow in the middle of the national park. We eat the delicious brai after agreeing on lunch. Under the gigantic starry sky we slowly get tired and sleep in extremely comfortable beds. Coffee and breakfast surrounded by clear, untouched nature:) priceless. With now already pre-trained ;) eyes we visit more rocks and caves on the second day. I am actually a little surprised that neither the sometimes longer journeys nor the ascent of further rock formations and their paintings lose their appeal, quite the contrary. All in all, I have to admit that this experience far exceeded my expectations. We feel like we have taken a quick look behind the curtain of history.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great Rock Art Trip

  zoen783,,Apr 9, 2020

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I went on the two day trip, which included an overnight camping in the Cederberg Mountains. The rock art was extensive and beautiful, and the terrain, rock formations, caves and overhangs were equally stunning. Callan was great, and fun to travel with. He's an expert guide, generous in sharing his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about the rock art, the geology, flora, and history of the area. Everything was provided, and Callan had thought of every detail, from providing walking sticks to bringing fruit for the drive, TP for the camp, and spices and napkins for our tasty roasted chicken and baked vegetables dinner (he was also a great cook), and flashlights for the tents which were equipped with very comfortable air mattresses. It was great having the two days. Highly recommend the whole experience.

  

• Fascinating Journey into the Cederberg, and our past

  spike wavescape,,Jun 4, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Callan was the gracious host with a great array of unique knowledge about the San rock paintings that are not far from Cape Town. Humble and deprecatory, he was open to the many possible scenarios responsible for the leftover art we see on these rock walls today.

  

  

  

  

• Rock Art Trip Outstanding

  BarnieTy,,Jun 4, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I woudl thoroughly recommend the day trip to the Cederberg to see rock art - it really is a day well spent. The drive is long but the scenery and mountain passes we travelled through are awesome. Once you get to the bushmen cave art, Callan is a knowledgeable, professional and interesting guide. The rock art is fascinating and I found the experience really interesting and worthwhile.

  

  

• San Bushmen Rock Paintings

  TRatzer,,Feb 25, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Like everyone else here I also had a wonderful trip to the San Rock painting with Callan. He is a really nice guy and good company. He is very enthusiastic and he has a great knowledge about the paintings. I've been to Cape Town several times and this is definitely one of my best experiences :-) I look forward to going to another experience with him next time in Cape Town.