Accommodation near The Cango Caves
The Cango Caves are a must-see attraction located roughly 29 kilometres from Oudtsoorn in the Klein Karoo. The town is about 600 kilometres from Cape Town.
Surrounded by the striking, arid Karoo landscape, the Cango Caves are just one in a string of intriguing and entertaining attractions, but there is no doubt they are one of the best, and the oldest!
The Cango Caves is the oldest tourist attraction in South Africa, having delighted visitors since the early 1800’s. They are also the first caves in Africa to be protected by environmental legislation. It is now known that the caves have been known to man since the early stone ages, which adds yet another level of intrigue to this already fantastical site.
The caves are characterised by beautiful stalactites and stalagmites which seem to drip from the ceiling of the caves or grow out of the floor giving the appearance of a candle which has melted. The rock formations are surreal and each cave is lit by a series of colourful bulbs which enhance the experience.
There are two tour options available, one being the heritage tour and the other being the adventure tour. Both tours are led by experienced guides who take you through a series of caves with names such as Rainbow Chamber and Van Zyl’s Cave. On the adventure tour an extra section is added to the heritage tour, which takes you deeper into the caves and through tight spaces where leopard crawling is sometimes required.
The Cango Caves complex has a restaurant and curio shop to browse after completing your tour, and there is also an interpretive centre which explains the history and geology of the caves, and an information centre which provides general information about Oudtsoorn and its attractions.
Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
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This place of excitement will offer you and your family appealing and aesthetically beautiful surroundings which will satisfy your relaxation needs, promising peace and tranquility for everyone. Come ... More Info
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Come and spend a few nights in our cosy, beautifully restored farm cottages to enjoy Klein Karoo living at its unpretentious best.
Our Vineyard cottages, built in genuine Cape Dutch style and fully... More Info
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Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Klein Karoo, just outside the vibrant town of Oudtshoorn, Cango Retreat Ou Tol offers a serene escape surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Only 6km's from ... More Info
8.2 km
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Luxury Riverfront Tents & Luxury Waterfront Cabins with mountain view,4 Star bed and breakfast, Riverfront Luxury Tent & Waterfront Cottages and self catering units. We are situated at the foothills ... More Info
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Located en route to the Cango Caves, De Oude Meul Country Lodge lies nestled at the foothills of the majestic Swartberg Mountains, in Oudtshoorn, Garden Route. The Lodge is situated in the beautiful S... More Info
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Cradled in the fertile Schoemanshoek Valley of South Africa's Little Karoo, a stately Cape Dutch style homestead awaits to introduce you to the beauty and charm that is Altes Landhaus. A 5 star Countr... More Info
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Nestled in the heart of the Klein Karoo, Kranskloof provides self-catering accommodation in a true paradise for nature lovers and bird watching friends.
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Die Fonteine (named after three natural fountains on the farm) is a luxury Guesthouse, situated in the heart of the Cango Valley near Oudtshoorn.
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Berluda Farmhouse and Cottages is an intimate guesthouse experience in the fertile farming valley of Schoemanshoek, halfway to the Cango Caves. It offers charming self-catering family and luxury cotta... More Info
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Thorntree Country Lodge just outside Oudtshoorn, South Africa is the perfect base from which to explore the unique attractions of the Klein Karoo.
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Oudtshoorn Reviews
Oudtshoorn
Must see. So much to learn about ostrich and so much to explore. Awesome place with friendly people
- Jan Van Wyk
Oudtshoorn
This is a good area and has beautiful scenery will come back this root again
- John Mabuto
Oudtshoorn
I will definitely go there again. Karoo at its best
- Wendy Maruping
Oudtshoorn
Great tourist destination.
- Ephraim Nambane
Oudtshoorn
Interesting
- Susan Steinbach
Oudtshoorn
People are really friendly, vibe is great.
- Peter Rohwer
Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is very focussed on tourism and I shall recommend the area to my family and friends.
- Riaan Mouton
Oudtshoorn
Hot hot hot!Went to the Cango caves and it was worth the money.
- Melani Van Zyl
Oudtshoorn
It is very pretty and peaceful. Unfortunately our stay was too short and we could not explore as much as I would have liked. The dirt roads, with the exception of the Montague Pass, were well maintained. I gather there had been rain the previous week so maybe that was why the Montague Pass needed grading.
- Bridget Stephens
Oudtshoorn
Lots of things to do, people were very friendly and helpful
- Marius Bosch