Mossel Bay
Coastal limestone caves including the Pinnacle Point archaeological sites — 7 caves in database
The Mossel Bay area is home to several coastal limestone caves of great archaeological importance. The Pinnacle Point caves contain evidence of shellfish exploitation and symbolic behaviour by anatomically modern humans dating to approximately 164,000 years ago.
Conservation note
These caves lie within sensitive natural areas. Follow all reserve regulations, carry out all litter, and do not disturb cave fauna or formations. SANParks permits are required for caves within the Table Mountain National Park.
Caves in this area
| Cave name | Length | Grade | Survey date | Survey / assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossel Bay Bamboesgat Guano Cave | — | — | — | Survey (Err) |
| Mossel Bay Cape St Blaize Cave | 30m | — | 2006-06-25 | Survey (5) |
| Mossel Bay Pieter se Grot Cave | 50m | — | 2004-01-15 | Survey (2) |
| Pinacle Point 1 Cave | 36m | 5D | 2004-01-15 | Survey |
| Pinacle Point West Cave | — | — | — | — |
| Vlees Bay Conglomerate Cave | — | — | — | Survey (Err) |
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Province overview
Exact cave locations are not published on this site. contact us to request location data for fieldwork.
Exact cave locations are not published on this site. Contact us to request location data for fieldwork.