Sudwala Caves - The Sudwala Caves are the oldest known caves in the world, and are a must-see for visitors to Mpumalanga

Sudwala Caves, Mpumalanga

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Sudwala Caves

SUDWALA CAVES - MPUMALANGA

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Sudwala Caves, South AfricaSudwala Caves: The Sudwala Caves are the oldest known caves in the world, and as such, are a must-see on the itinerary of any visitor to Mpumalanga. These incredible caverns lie in the Drakensberg escarpment which separates the Highveld from the lowlands of Mpumalanga.

Early in the development of the Sudwala Caves as a South African tourist attraction, it was discovered that the "P.R.Owen hall" had natural air-conditioning and it was also suggested that this, plus its other attributes, would make it splendidly suitable for opera and other drama and since then its been a favourite place to stage productions in a most unique setting. It’s a fantastic feeling to sit inside a cave and watch a great theatrical production .The atmosphere is amazing and this is definitely a performance you will not forget.

In the Pre-cambrian, all the early animals were soft bodied and thus did not fossilize well at all. However there are primitive plant fossils called "collenia" to be viewed in the Sudwala caves, and its viewing ancient fossils like these that attract many who are fascinated by the history of the planet and viewing these mysterious ancient living creatures. The Collenia, was a type of blue-green algae that used to float on the ocean. They were tubular shaped and approximately 2m in length and it was apparently one of the first oxygen producing plants that air that was safe enough for us to breathe. It dates back 2000 million years when these plants were formed. It got compacted in the rock, because at high tide sand and silt would get washed over it and get caught up in it, another layer would grow and the same process would occur.

With such amazing things to see and learn about, the Sudwala Caves are a very educational holiday destination and a magical experience. A trip here will most definitely provide you with many fond memories that enrich your life and will leave you coming back to experience them all over again.
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