Sevilla Rock Art Trail - Clanwilliam, Western Cape

The Sevilla Rock Art Trail, located near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape, offers a captivating journey into ancient San rock art within the scenic Cederberg mountains. This 5-kilometer trail winds along the Brandewyn River, featuring nine distinctive rock art sites, each revealing glimpses into the lives, spirituality, and natural surroundings of the San people who inhabited this region thousands of years ago. Each painting, made with natural pigments, depicts human figures, animals, and symbolic imagery, reflecting the spiritual and daily life of the ancient inhabitants.

The walking trail starts approximately 36 km from Clanwilliam on the Wupperthal road and takes about 2-3 hours, taking visitors to these rock art sites which includes The Cave of Monsters. In these magnificent surroundings you are introduced not only to the life and culture of the San People (Bushmen) but also to the natural beauty of what was once their homeland. The walk is marked out with white footprints and is generally easy walking apart from the occasional scramble over large boulders. There are guide booklets available at the Clanwilliam Tourism Bureau, both short or more detailed. These guides include useful representations of the art, with some interpretation, and also references to plants found along the route.

The Sevilla Rock Art Trail is located on Travellers Rest Farm, which provides additional facilities, including a restaurant and information center. Travellers Rest also offers accommodations for those looking to extend their stay in the area, where visitors can also enjoy hiking and take in the breathtaking views of the Cederberg’s rugged landscapes.

The Cederberg Mountains boast more rock art images per square kilometre than any other area in the world. There are total of over 2,500 discovered sites in the Cederberg area, compared to 280 in France and Spain combined. Nine of these sites are easily accessible on the Sevilla Rock Art Trail.

Contact Details:
Location: Travellers Rest Farm, R364, Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Phone: +27 (0)27 482 1824
Email: see website
Website: https://www.travellersrest.co.za