cango caves oudtshoorn

Things to do in Oudtshoorn

Visit the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo, the Cango Caves, is 29 km from Oudtshoorn in the Cango Valley. For years the Cango Caves have been on of the most popular tourist attractions  and things to do in the area. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well-known Swartberg Mountains, you will find a series of dripstone caverns that open into vast halls of towering stalagmite formations with names like the bridal couple, glass flower fantasy, weird cango candle and the hanging shawl. The system of tunnels and chambers in the Cango Caves stretch for over 4 km.

Restaurant and Curio Shop at the Cango Caves

Cango Caves offers a choice of Standard (easy) or Adventure Tours. All tours are lead by experienced, knowledgeable and accredited Caves Guides. Tours are offered in English, but Afrikaans, German, French and other language guide may be available (please check guide availability when making reservations). The Cango Caves has a restaurant, a curio shop and an interpretive centre where one can learn more about the history and geology of the caves. Standard tours are hourly and the adventure tour is every hour and a half.

cango caves oudtshoorn

The most popular tourist attraction in Oudtshoorn is the Cango Caves

The spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo, the Cango Caves, is 29 km from Oudtshoorn in the Cango Valley. For years the Cango Caves have been on of the most popular tourist attractions and activities in the Oudtshoorn area.

cango caves oudtshoorn

The Cango Caves are situated in Swartberg mountains near Oudtshoorn

Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains near Oudtshoorn, you will find a series of dripstone caverns that open into vast halls of towering stalagmite formations with names like the bridal couple, glass flower fantasy, weird cango candle and the hanging shawl. In totality, the extensive system of tunnels and chambers in the Cango Caves stretch for over 4 km. The section open to visitors, about 1km, takes place as part of supervised tours.

cango caves oudtshoorn

Cango Caves offers Standard and Adventure Tours  and guides also speak English, French, German and other languages

Cango Caves is the only show cave in Africa which offers a choice of Standard (easy) or Adventure Tours. All tours are led by experienced, knowledgeable and accredited Caves Guides. Tours are offered in English, but Afrikaans, German, French and other language guide may be available (please check guide availability when making reservations).

Cango Caves offers also a Restaurant, Museum and Curio shop

Facilities at the Cango Caves include a restaurant, a curio shop and an interpretive centre where one can learn more about the history and geology of the caves.

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