Oudtshoorn

Limestone caves and potholes in the Klein Karoo — 7 caves in database

The Oudtshoorn district in the Klein Karoo contains limestone caves, some of significant depth. The area also includes Cango Caves, a commercialised show cave not in this database.

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
Abraham Botha 1 Cave 100m 1973-08-01 Survey (5)
Cango Cave 1500m 1978-00-00 Survey (1) Survey (7) Survey (7)
Conflux Cave Twinpot Cave Survey
Freds Cow Cave 104m 1983-04-01 Survey Survey
Marseilles Cave 9m 1983-04-04 Survey (1)
Melville Pot Cave 264m 1984-04-01 Survey (5) Survey (5)
Skeleton Cave 500m 1973-08-00 Survey (5)
Spies Cave 420m 1978-05-20 Survey (5)
Stroomwater Cave 5m 1983-01-01 Survey (5)
Twin Pot Cave 32m 1977-08-00 Survey (4)
Waenskloof Cave 104m 1973-04-01 Survey (5)