Tsodilio Hills

There is undeniable spiritualism about the Tsodilio Hills that immediately strikes any visitor. Tsodilo is a sacred, mystical place where the ancestral spirits of the San, the original inhabitants, and the Hambukushu who have periodically occupied the hills for the past 200 years. Rock paintings are nearly everywhere – representing thousands of years of human inhabitation. They are amongst the region's finest and most important.

The area includes many walking trails, including the Rhino Trail, Lion Trail and Cliff Trail, which are ideal for visitors to take in the landscape and view the rock paintings.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002, Tsodilo Hills includes a museum, administration buildings, a main campsite and ablutions, and three smaller un-serviced campsites nearby.

Tsodilo Hills in Botswana is a rare and unique place with an atmosphere of intrigue and mystery. The word Tsodilo is derived from the Hambukushu word 'sorile' which means sheer. It is believed to be the site of first Creation by the Bushmen who painted more than 3500 rock paintings against the magnificent stone faces of the hills. Some of the paintings date back to around 800 to 1300 AD. Perhaps that is why the site is held sacred by the locals.

The Tsodilo Hills have a special significance to the Bushmen who have been living here for thousands of years. The Tsodilo Hills consist of four large pieces of rock, rising unexpectedly from the dry expanse of desert. The Bushmen referred to the bigger rock as the 'male', the smaller one was known as the 'female', and the smallest one was the 'child'. According to legends the fourth hill was the male hill's first wife, whom he left for a younger woman, and who now prowls in the background.

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