Southern Africa is an incredibly diverse and beautiful region, with lots of unique experiences and places to explore and discover. Of the hundreds of awe inspiring sites, one of the region’s most captivating spectacles are the majestic and mysterious caves in South Africa. From centuries-old stalactites, to breathtaking rock pools, visitors to the caves are reminded of the natural beauty and splendour of South Africa and the region.
The Fugitive’s Drift Cave near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province is one of the most magnificent of the caves in South Africa. Following its discovery in 1872, this cave was used as a hideout by an escaped convict from the nearby prison. Man-made engravings left on its walls still exist today, along with the many natural structures that have been formed over time, from intricate veins and sculptured formations of age-old stalactites.
Also in KwaZulu-Natal is the Robberg-Noordhoek Cave. Here, visitors can explore the fascinating limestone formations that make up this Natural Heritage Site, with its mesmerising low-ceilinged chambers and intricate passages. Other highlights include the clear cold waters of its three circular pools, augmented by a waterfall in the summer months.
The nearly 9 km-long Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape have some of South Africa’s most delicate and eye-catching stalactite and stalagmite formations. It is often referred to as the ‘jewel of South African caves’ and is a must-see on any tour to the Western Cape. It is also home to the only marble found in any of the country’s caverns and its chambers of columns, shawls, flowstone and other sparkling formations are something to behold.
In Limpopo in the far north of South Africa is the Kruger Cave. This is the smallest of all South African caves but is a magnificent example of an underground shelter and an important example of the Limpopo region’s fauna and flora.
The nearby Wonder Cave is set on a hillside and overlooks the entire Lowveld from the entrance. The Wonders of Nature Path leads to the deep underground chambers where features of vast stalactites, stalagmites and shawls can be seen.
The Dragon’s Breath Cave in the North West is one of the most awe-inspiring in the country and has been deemed a National Monument. Situated on an ostrich farm near Hartbeespoortdam, this vast, sedimentary limestone Cave can be seen in many shades, with larger chambers containing pools of crystal-clear water.
The mystical beauty of these caves is something that has to be seen to be believed. But, for many South Africans, a visit to each of these will be impractical due to limited time or financial resources. To make accessing these tours a little easier, South Africans can use QikTruck, an on demand truck and driver hire service. QikTruck makes travel efficient, accessible and affordable, making sure that visitors to these majestic sites don't miss out on the wonders of South Africa's magical caves.
QikTruck is an affordable and easy-to-use service that provides reliable, stress-free transport from one place to another. All customers have to do is visit the website, book a service and have a truck and driver ready at the desired time and place. With this on-demand service, South Africans have a simple and efficient way to transport people and goods, in deep comfort and at low costs.
QikTruck provides the solution to a historically difficult transport service problem and is perfect for exploring the beautiful caves that South Africa has to offer. With their excellent service, South Africans can gain access to the marvellous sites found in these caved systems, giving them the opportunity to explore South Africa's natural beauty.