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World Heritage Sites Info - Maloti-Drakensberg Park
World Heritage Sites Info - Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Type of site:
Natural
Cultural
(Mixed)
UNESCO criteria:
Criteria (i)
Criteria (iii)
Criteria (vii)
Description:
The park is known for its exceptional beauty and together
with many endemic bird and animal species it meets the
natural criteria. The large concentration of rock art
paintings is found in the mountains. Therefore, the park
meets the cultural criteria as well. This site is the only site in
South Africa that is known as a mixed site.
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