Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Museums and history in Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn
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A vast network of limestone caves in the Swartberg Mountains, with massive chambers and intricate formations, offering both standard and adventure tours.
What is Cango Caves?
The Cango Caves are a spectacular natural wonder, a vast network of limestone caves located in the Swartberg Mountains near Oudtshoorn. They are renowned for their enormous chambers and breathtaking formations of stalactites and stalagmites. The standard heritage tour is suitable for all ages and takes you through the main caverns, including the vast Van Zyl's Hall, while the adventure tour involves crawling and squeezing through narrow passages for the more daring. It is a fascinating and awe-inspiring experience for the whole family, offering a glimpse into the geological history of the region.
The Cango Caves are a protected national monument and a site of significant geological and historical importance.
Cango Caves ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (5-17) | Under 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | ZAR 150 | ZAR 100 | Free |
Heritage Tour: Adults R150, children (5-17) R100, under-5s free. Adventure Tour: Adults R250, children (5-17) R180. Confirm current rates at the gate.
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Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | The Heritage Tour is a gentle walk, but the cave can be dark and cool. |
| 3-5 years | Great | The Heritage Tour is manageable and the formations are impressive. |
| 6-9 years | Great | The Heritage Tour is a good introduction to caves. |
| 10-12 years | Great | The Adventure Tour is a thrilling challenge. |
| 13+ years | Great | The Adventure Tour is a must-do for the adventurous. |
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Key details
- Address
- Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, 6620, Oudtshoorn
- Opening hours
- Daily 8am to 5pm (tours run every hour) Closed now
- How long to plan
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages (Heritage Tour); Adventure Tour for older children and adults
- Setting
- Indoor
- Booking
- Walk-in or online booking
- Payment accepted
- Card
- Mobile money
- Phone
- +27 44 272 7410
What to expect when you visit
Choose between the Heritage Tour or the Adventure Tour. The Heritage Tour is a gentle 1-hour walk through the main chambers and is suitable for all ages. The Adventure Tour takes about 1.5 hours and involves crawling through narrow passages. Book tickets at the entrance.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes, the Heritage Tour is suitable for all ages, but the caves can be dark and cool.
Is the Adventure Tour scary?
It involves tight spaces, but it is a guided tour and safety is the priority.
Can we take photos?
Yes, but without a flash.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Great for toddlers
- Minimum age
- No minimum age for Heritage Tour
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Baby changing
- Cafe or food on site
- Gift shop
- Parking
- Access and parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free parking
- Safety notes
Stay with the guide at all times and do not touch the cave formations.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Heritage Tour, Adventure Tour
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Cango Wildlife Ranch
- Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
- Swartberg Pass
- What to bring
- Comfortable shoes (non-slip)
- Light jacket (caves are cool)
- Camera (no flash)
Accessibility deep dive
Here is what to expect on the ground.
The Heritage Tour is partially accessible, but the caves are not fully wheelchair friendly.
Available at the entrance.
Free on-site parking.
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Resident family of 4 estimate (Heritage Tour): ~R500 (2 adults, 2 children)
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Cango Caves?
- Adults pay ZAR 150 and children (ages 5-17) pay ZAR 100. Children under 5 enter free. Heritage Tour: Adults R150, children (5-17) R100, under-5s free. Adventure Tour: Adults R250, children (5-17) R180. Confirm current rates at the gate.
- What are the Cango Caves opening hours?
- Daily 8am to 5pm (tours run every hour).
- Is Cango Caves suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Yes. Cango Caves is great for toddlers. Minimum age: No minimum age for Heritage Tour. Baby changing facilities are available. Stay with the guide at all times and do not touch the cave formations.
- How long do you need at Cango Caves?
- Plan for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- What payment methods does Cango Caves accept?
- Cango Caves accepts Card, Mobile money. It does not accept cash.
- Is Cango Caves accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Wheelchair accessible, Free parking.
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