Filmy Fern Cave

Region: Groot River Mouth (Eastern end of TNP)

Filmy Fern Cave – approx 30m

By Anthony Hitchcock

The second cave proved to be more interesting. A short climb up the river bank led to a tall, narrow entrance. The cave proved to be a vertical slot with water covering the length of the floor. The first few metres was chocked with a fern-like water plant, which could not be identified by the Compton Herberium (Kirstenbosch). The water becomes deeper further into the cave. The bottom proved to be liquid mud and in places the water was chest deep. The cave is approximately 30m long and was home a few insectivorous bats. This cave should be surveyed.