{"id":15942,"date":"2014-06-26T06:53:10","date_gmt":"2014-06-26T06:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=15942"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:00:00","slug":"cango-caves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/south-africa\/cango-caves\/","title":{"rendered":"Cango Caves In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Cango Caves in South Africa<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n

The Cango Caves spellbind the visitors with their extensive chambers and tunnels. These dripstone caverns with giant halls and majestic formations evoke a sense of wonderment. These caves are known for hidden treasures and vast underground network of limestones. They are not just another mind-boggling rock patterns, but an enduring symbol of millenia-long chemical transformation.<\/p>\n

Cango Caves History<\/span><\/h2>\n

The origin of the caves remains a mystery. However, locals believe that these caves were first discovered by a local farmer named Jacobus van Zyl, after whom the first chamber is named. In 1938, the Cango Caves were declared a national monument.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in Cango Caves<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two kinds of tours to choose from:<\/p>\n

Cango Caves Adventure Tour <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This 90-minute tour is certainly not everyone\u2019s cup of tea. The added 30-minute adventure takes you to the Jacob\u2019s Ladder (with over 200 steps) via the Grand Hall further into the Avenue and concluding to the low-level Lumbago Alley. This tour gets more challenging as the staircase and walking path get narrower and deeper. The level of excitement rises as you move from the King Solomon\u2019s Mines to the Devil\u2019s Chimney, Devil\u2019s Kitchen, and Devil\u2019s Post Box. This tour is conducted from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Cango Caves Tour (Standard) <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As the name suggests, this tour is suitable for all visitors and lasts for 60 minutes. There is an obvious hint of increased humidity and warmth as you enter the caves. Various sections that are covered in this tour include:<\/p>\n

1.Van Zyl\u2019s Hall \u2013<\/strong> This chamber reveals the imposing stalactites \u2013 also called \u201cThe dried tobacco leaves of Oudtshoorn\u201d \u2013 that are suspended from the ceiling. The highlights of this 90-meter-long hall are Cleopatra\u2019s Needle, Organ Pipes, and the Pulpit of a Great Cathedral.<\/p>\n

2. Botha\u2019s Hall \u2013<\/strong> The Botha\u2019s Hall houses largest formations dating back to 500,000 years. It resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The other highlights of this hall include The Madonna and Child formation, The Temple Presentation, The Heavy Stage Curtains, The Petrified Weeping Willow Tree, and the Throne Room. Furthermore, there are some smaller formations in the Stone Room: The Bust of an ancient Cave Man, a Hairy Mammoth Elephant, and a fossilized fish swimming against the ceiling.<\/p>\n

3.Rainbow Chamber \u2013<\/strong> After moving ahead from Botha\u2019s Hall, ascend the staircase to reach the Rainbow Chamber. Here, the glow of the lights is spooky. The areas to be noticed here are the Biblical Section, an open Family Bible, elongated Lost Wing of an Angel, and the Christening Font.<\/p>\n

4.Bridal Chamber \u2013<\/strong> This Chamber has a fourteen-post bridal bed with active stalactites dripping continuously from the low roof.<\/p>\n

This tour also covers the Fairyland Chamber, enlivened with colorful illuminations, and the Drum Room \u2014 the chamber with translucent stalagmite. The tour is conducted from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.<\/p>\n

Note:-Although the tours are offered in English, you may request for other languages such as Afrikaans, \u00a0French and German while making reservations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cango Caves Entrance Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n

For Heritage Tour, tickets for adults and children are priced at R 85 and R 50 respectively. In case of Adventure Tour, adults are charged R 105. For children, a ticket costs R 65. These rates are valid till 30 June 2016. Tickets can be booked through the official website of this tourist destination.<\/p>\n

Cango Caves Tour Times<\/span><\/h2>\n

While the Heritage Tour is conducted for an hour any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, the Adventure Tour is conducted for 90 minutes from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Where is Cango Caves?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The caves are located about 29 km north of Oudtshoorn town in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Cango Caves Map<\/span><\/h3>\n