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Bothongo WonderCave Tour: Experience a 5-10 Million-Year-Old Natural Wonder
Sandton
Explore the Bothongo WonderCave, a 5-10 million-year-old natural wonder filled with cave pearls, stunning formations, and a rim stone pool. Book an abseiling adventure or join a conducted tour every hour. Enjoy a picnic area, kiosk, restaurant, and ablution facilities.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wondercave - History of the Wondercave\n\nThe cave was discovered by Italian miners in 1898. They mined out approximately 15% from the formation and brought them to the surface. The formation consist of calcite which they placed in a self built oven for 2 week about 1100 degrees. This formed a powder which was taken by ox wagon to Pretoria & Johannesburg to make cement, toothpaste, use to extract gold and the like. Mining was stopped in 1902 due to the outbreak of war and low productivity. This is the 3rd largest chamber is South Africa, the largest being Cango Caves and second largest Sudwala Caves.\n\nWondercave Entrance\n\nThe entrance to the cave is going down 87 stair at a 45degrees angle dropping 22 meters below the surface. You will then go down an elevator with a drop of a further 18 meters into the cave.
What's Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Natural Marvel Aged 5 to 10 Million Years
Cave Pearl Formations
Structures Rising to 15 Meters
Perimeter Stone Pond
Stalactites and Stalagmites
Abseiling Sessions Available Via Reservation Only
Tours Guided Every Hour on the Dot
Access Via Steep Stairs and Elevator
No Need for Crawling
Designated Picnic Spot and Snack Stand
On-Site Restaurant
Bathroom Facilities
Location
Sandton
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.