Western Cape, South Africa
Discover a 20-million-year-old limestone cave system in the Swartberg Mountains. Choose an easy walking tour or crawl through narrow subterranean tunnels.
4.8 from 575 traveller reviews on Viator & GetYourGuide
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Explore
Learn about the massive chambers and tight tunnels.
The cave maintains a constant 18°C temperature year-round.
High humidity means the floors stay damp.
Plan your visit
Standard tours last 60 to 90 minutes. Allow extra time for parking and check-in.
Visit between March and May or September and November. This avoids peak summer school holidays.
Drive 30 minutes north from Oudtshoorn on the R328. The route is entirely paved.
Official entry recently started around R170 for adults. Book in advance during busy seasons.
The Cango Caves form the largest show cave system in Africa. The caverns extend over 5 kilometers into the Precambrian limestone. Only a quarter of the system is open to the public. Visitors first entered the caves during the Early Stone Age.
Today, you must explore with a guide. You can view massive stalagmites like Cleopatra's Needle in the Heritage Chambers. Alternatively, you can tackle the physical Obstacle Course.
Read our guide on Heritage vs Adventure to decide which route suits your fitness level.
We outline exactly what each tour includes and excludes.
We summarize feedback from actual visitors.
We track standard rates to help you budget.
From Viator
575 reviews of the 5-day garden route on Viator & GetYourGuide
Lovely tour. Especially useful if you do not want to drive. Johan is very knowledgeable and managed to fit in everything we wanted to do.
Brilliant. Johann is a great tour guide: friendly, informative, helpful, interesting and a joy to be with. He flexed the tour to meet requests and timescales - thank you so much - making the tour super enjoyable. He drove very well and the vehicle was extremely comfy. I would highly recommend him … his tours are above and beyond
The Cango Caves was an out of the world experience- better than Vietnam and Australia. So were the visits to the Ostrich Farm and Animal Farm. Ken was extremely knowledgable and drove and guided us throughout the tour
The views were amazing. Breathtaking. Family totally enjoyed the experience Very helpful staff Top Top Top Guide (Eric)
Denver is an amazing tour guide! Gave lots of insightful info in the tour.
We booked this tour as a private trip for the three of us, and it exceeded our expectations. Our driver, Maudi, was incredibly friendly, drove us safely throughout the journey, and shared so many interesting insights about South Africa, its culture, and its history. Thank you, Maudi, for making this such a memorable experience. We highly recommend this tour!
Despite once in a decade rain, Maudi, our guide worked hard to keep us on schedule, in good spirits and happy. We saw incredible animals, staid in lovely locally owned inns, explored caves and more. If you only have a few days to explore, this tour is worth it
We went deep into the caves on adventure, did kayaking, jungle safari, bungee jumping...all in one trip with our wonderful guide Ulrich in our 3-day trip. Well planned tour with ample stops, good company with people from across the globe in such a beautiful scenery.
We did the 2-day Garden Route tour with Gordon and it was great fun. We felt comfortable and safe at all times, and the personal interaction with Gordon was very pleasant, open and interesting. Thank you so much, Gordon, for these two wonderful days. We saw so many different animals on safari: elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, hippos, rhinos, etc. And we could feed ostriches and giraffes - amazing!
Travel tips
Ticket PricesCurrent 2026 entry fees for Cango Caves tours.Read 
Heritage vs AdventureCompare the accessible Heritage Tour and the demanding Adventure Tour.Read 
Claustrophobia GuideFind out if the narrow Cango Caves Adventure Tour is right for you.Read 
What to WearA quick guide on clothing and shoes for the Cango Caves.Read 
Getting ThereDirections and transport options from Oudtshoorn to the Cango Caves.Read 
Visiting With KidsAge limits, safety rules, and tour choices for families visiting the caves.Read The 60-minute Heritage Tour costs R170 for adults and R120 for children. The 90-minute Adventure Tour costs R240 for adults and R170 for children. Read more about Ticket Prices.
The Heritage Tour is an easy 60-minute walk through six large halls. The Adventure Tour lasts 90 minutes and requires visitors to squeeze through extremely narrow and steep passages. See our guide on Heritage vs Adventure.
It is very restrictive. Visitors must crawl through a vertical shaft just 45 centimeters wide and slide through a gap only 27 centimeters high. It is strictly not suitable for anyone suffering from claustrophobia.
The Devil's Post Box is a slot just 27 centimeters high. You must slide through it flat on your stomach, using your toes to push forward.
The Heritage Tour takes exactly 60 minutes. The Adventure Tour lasts 90 minutes. Advance booking is required for both options.
Wear light, breathable clothing and closed-toe walking shoes with non-slip soles. The cave maintains an 18°C temperature with high humidity. Adventure Tour participants should wear long pants to avoid scrapes.
Book your tour early to secure a time slot.
