Sudwala Caves, Cave system in Mbombela, South Africa.
The Sudwala Caves extend 600 meters into the earth and 150 meters underground through a network of Precambrian dolomite rock formations.
During the Second Boer War in 1900, the cave system functioned as an ammunition storage facility, with stories suggesting President Paul Kruger stored gold there.
The Miriam Makeba Hall within the caves measures 70 meters in diameter and 37 meters in height, hosting musical performances by various artists.
The caves maintain a constant temperature of 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year and offer guided tours every 10 minutes from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The cave formations contain microbial fossils of collenia, a cyanobacterium dated approximately 2000 million years old, preserved in the ancient rock structures.
Location: Mbombela Local Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 1,031 m
GPS coordinates: -25.36972,30.70019
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:35
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