Cango Caves
Cango Caves
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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.
