Sudwala Caves South Africa

Sudwala Caves

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The Sudwala Caves is the oldest known caves in the world and lie in the Drakensberg escarpment.Regular guided tours take you 600 meters in and …

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Jan 3, 2025
This destination left me utterly breathless! As home to the oldest known cave systems in the world, it's an absolute marvel. The ancient rock formations, with some dating back an astonishing 130 mill…Full review by Tazneeem
Dec 29, 2024
We had a memorable time.Our tour guide KB made the experience funny & veri informative! We were totally impressed with the place & by his intelligence. Keep it up KB!Full review by Global49628450683
Dec 25, 2024
The tour was insightful and our guide, KB, was naturally funny and engaging. With our next visit, the kids will be old enough, in order for us to do the crawling into the belly of the mountain-tour.…Full review by Zenia H
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The Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga, South Africa, are set in Precambrian dolomite rock, which was first laid down about 3800 million y…
touristlink.com
Among the oldest caves in the world, the Sudwala Caves are one of the must-see attractions for those visiting Mbombela. Form…
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Located:Mpumalanga
Total length:79012

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Hi please share price list for entrances
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R100 per person
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Answer by Mich D · Dec 29, 2019
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I have a 1 and half year old baby Would it be possible to take him into the cave
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Hi Taahir. Yes you can take a baby into the caves. It would be best if you carry them because the floor is uneven but i don't see a problem if you used a stroller. You would not be able to …
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Hi Taahir. Yes you can take a baby into the caves. It would be best if you carry them because the floor is uneven but i don't see a problem if you used a stroller. You would not be able to access the elevated section of the cave with the stroller but you could carry your baby up the stairs. Please be advised that sections of the cave can be a bit slippery depending on the time of year so wear stout shoes. If you are coming with the baby and stroller please use the top car park. You can then access the cave entrance up a gently sloping path rather than the stairs.
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Answer by Guy E · Feb 21, 2019
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We are traveling with dogs - is this pet friendly?
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The cave is not recommended but all other areas are pet-friendly.
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How “ little “ is the stairs to the entrance
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For an able bodied, regular person the stairs are not that challenging. It does have a sturdy handrail and rest benches for those that want to take it more slowly. There is an …
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For an able bodied, regular person the stairs are not that challenging. It does have a sturdy handrail and rest benches for those that want to take it more slowly. There is an alternative route via the top car park. This is a gentle slope and is ideal for wheel chair access.
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Do you make bookings prior or is it payable on arrival?
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Hello :) I have never made a booking before. Just arrived and paid, and waited for the next available tour. I think if you want to do the deeper tour that goes way further into the caves, …
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Hello :) I have never made a booking before. Just arrived and paid, and waited for the next available tour. I think if you want to do the deeper tour that goes way further into the caves, you have to book in advance. It's their extreme cave crawling tour where you crawl through tiny tunnels and swim through water, etc... But the standard tour doesn't require you to book in advance.
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