waiting to be explored...
stalagmite formations.
accommodation.
Drakensberg Mountains
at its best!
Welcome to the Echo Caves
An underground wonderland...
on the border of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa, waiting to be explored. The caves, today declared a National Monument, are situated near Ohrigstad and were opened as a tourist attraction in 1959. We offer Guided Tours and Accommodation and have an on-site Curio Shop and Restaurant. Visit us and explore the natural beauty and unspoiled heritage of one of South Africa’s longest caves.
Inside the Caves
The Echo Caves consists of impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations.
The spectacular limestone and dripstone structures inside these natural caverns make for interesting imaginary figures, which can be seen in chambers throughout The Cave as it winds through the mountain.
Come and see the natural beauty and unspoiled heritage of one of South Africa’s longest caves.
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Did you know?
You can experience the wonder of the Echo Caves comfortably and safe from walkways with electric lights, railings and staircases that have been installed for safety and convenience.
For the more adventurous, a special tour can be organised to go deeper into the cave.
The end of the cave has not yet been found and it is said that the end of the Echo Caves is somewhere close to the Strijdom Tunnel.
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Guided Tours
We offer daily guided tours from 08h30 to 16h30 that takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
It is suitable for young and old!
The end of the caves has not been found yet… so make sure you don’t lose your guide.
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Accommodation
A comfortable, calm and peaceful experience…
We offer 9 rustic double rooms with en-suite bathrooms and 2 self-catering units that sleeps 4 to 6 people.
Our Youth Hostel, with 10 rooms, is perfect for larger groups, as each room can accommodate 8 – 15 people.
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Curio Shop and Restaurant
Relax at our Restaurant while the kids play under the indigenous trees in our beautiful gardens.
Take home a souvenir from our Curio Shop.
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Other Places of Interest in the Area
Museum of Man, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Mac Mac Falls, God’s Window, The Shoe, Abel Erasmus Pass.
- Mountain Hiking
- Bird watcher’s paradise
- Various animals on the premises
- Diverse and special fauna and flora
- Beautiful Gardens with indigenous trees
- Close to other major tourist attractions along the famous Panaroma Route in Mpumalanga