CULTURAL & NATURAL LEGACY
CULTURAL & NATURAL LEGACY
Our Heritage
Explore the rich cultural and natural heritage of KwaZulu-Natal's protected areas — from ancient San rock art to World Heritage Sites.
WHO WE ARE
Who We Are
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is committed to conserving the province's rich biodiversity while offering world-class ecotourism experiences. As custodians of protected areas, we ensure nature thrives for generations to come. The organisation's journey began with the preservation of the southern white rhino, a symbol of resilience and conservation success, and continues to inspire efforts to protect endangered species across the region.
KwaZulu-Natal's protected areas hold a rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage spanning thousands of years. From the ancient San rock art of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg to the colonial-era game reserves established in the early 20th century, each protected area tells a story of human interaction with the natural world. The province is home to three World Heritage Sites and numerous national heritage sites, making it one of the most culturally and naturally significant regions on the African continent.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Heritage Topics
Explore the key themes that define KwaZulu-Natal's cultural and natural heritage.
HERITAGE AREAS
Heritage Divisions
01 / Ancient Heritage
The San rock art of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg represents one of the largest collections of rock art in the world, with over 35,000 individual images in more than 500 caves and rock shelters spanning 4,000 years of spiritual expression.
02 / World Heritage Sites
The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognised for their outstanding universal value encompassing natural beauty, biodiversity, and cultural significance.
03 / Conservation History
From the establishment of the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi game reserves in 1895 — among Africa's oldest — to the creation of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in 1999, KwaZulu-Natal has pioneered conservation across southern Africa.
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Our Impact
World Heritage Sites
3
UNESCO-recognised sites of outstanding universal value
Rock Art Images
+35 000
ancient San paintings in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg
Conservation History
+125 Years
of formal conservation history since 1895
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Contact Us.
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- Address
- 1 Peter Brown Drive, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
- Phone
- +27 (0) 33 845 1999
- bookings@kznwildlife.com
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