Nswatugi Cave is one of the most accessible caves in the Matobo Hills.
Located just behind Maleme Dam, this cave is staggeringly beautiful and definitely the best example of San Bushmen paintings you will see without having to do a big hike.
The cave is a relatively short 10 to 15 minute walk from the car park.
Nswatugi Cave is not large, one wall of wondrous animal and camping scenes dominates the cave.
The paintings are very well-preserved in dark red and orange shades. Several antelope can be seen hopping across the wall as well as a delicate zebra near the entrance.
This cave has been excavated twice. The oldest deposits date back around 8,000 years. One interesting discovery during the caves excavation was a young female skeleton.
We highly recommend this beautiful cave.
If you are not looking to do a lung busting walk, then this is perhaps the finest example of ancient artwork that you will see.
Nswatugi Cave is one of the most well visited caves for all of these reasons.