When you visit South Africa's caves you'll be spoilt for choice. Choose between the world’s oldest known caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with the fossilised remains of early hominids, or caves teeming with centuries-old San rock art. more

Make hiking in the Drakensberg an even more memorable experience when you overnight in a cave. Don’t expect hot-and-cold running water and other creature comforts, but rather an awesome back-to-nature experience as you see the dawn break or the sun go down from your rocky eyrie. more

Klipgat Cave has sheltered early humans for millennia. Found in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve near Gansbaai in the Western Cape, this cave is also one of South Africa’s most important historical sites. Look through its rock 'windows' and enjoy the views your early ancestors once did. more

The Cango Caves, situated in the enchanting Klein Karoo in the Western Cape, are a true showcase of evocative dripstones. You will meet, among others, the 'Madonna and child' formation, which portrays Mary carrying her son Jesus in her arms. This and other formations will fascinate you. more

The Wonder Cave is a natural limestone cavern situated in the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Just over 1-hour’s drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria, the cave, discovered by gold prospectors in the late 1890s, is well preserved, with natural wonders worth admiring. more

No special skills are needed for caving at the Sudwala Caves. Take the hour-long guided tour on foot into its biggest cavern and marvel at the amazing rock formations in the oldest caves in the world, or be more adventurous and occasionally take to hands and knees on the 5-hour Crystal Tour. more

Makapansgat is a paleontological site of international significance northeast of Mokopane in the Limpopo province. Once a marshy wetland with an enormous diversity of plant life, human-like primates hunted huge herds of antelope, fended off sabre-tooth cats, and lived in the limestone caves of the Makapan Valley. more

On the menu at the Bakkrans caves is a self-catering experience where you can put your cooking ability to the test. You could appreciate ancient artifacts retracing human life of bygone years and learn about the rare – and indigenous – Cape Leopard. more