Northern Cape — Cave Surveys
Limestone caves in the Northern Cape, including Koggelbeen — the longest surveyed cave in the archive.
The Northern Cape surveys cover cave systems mostly along the border with the Western Cape. Koggelbeen Cave at 420 m is the longest cave in this archive.
Conservation note
Many of these caves fall within national parks or nature reserves. Permits are required for entry into caves within the Table Mountain National Park and other protected areas. Check permit requirements before visiting.
Caving areas
Richmond — 1 cave
Campbell’s Cave is a small sandstone cave in the Richmond district of the Northern Cape Karoo, surveyed in 1996.
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Koggelbeen Cave, near Van Rhynsdorp, is a limestone cave surveyed at 420 m in 1980. It is the longest cave in this archive and lies within the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve area.
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