Explore the Cango Caves – A Natural Wonder in Oudtshoorn

The Cango Caves – Oudtshoorn
Just 29 km from Oudtshoorn, at the start of the Cango Valley, you’ll find the famous Cango Caves – one of South Africa’s great natural wonders.

The caves were formed in limestone millions of years ago and are filled with breathtaking stalactites (hanging from the roof), stalagmites (growing from the floor), and other rock shapes.

The San people once lived at the cave entrance and decorated it with rock art, but sadly most of it has been damaged over time.

The caves were first explored in 1780 by farmer Jacobus van Zyl. Early visitors used candles to light the way, but today modern lighting shows the caves in all their beauty.

To protect the caves, rules were made as early as 1820. The caves are now a protected historical site and managed by the municipality of Oudtshoorn.

The Cango Caves are divided into three main sections – Cango One, Two, and Three – and some areas are still being discovered. Guided tours take visitors deep underground to see the incredible natural formations that make this one of the top attractions in the Klein Karoo.

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