The things were in the caves! There were shelters, full-fledged homes, halls for sacrifice and worship of the gods, and in the XXI century, the caves have become a fascinating attraction. In South Africa, there are grottoes where ancient people hid from a ferocious predator and the freaks of nature many millions of years ago.

The Sudwala Caves are one of the most ancient grottoes on earth. They formed about three million years ago. These caves remember the dinosaur era, the ice age, and other periods of evolution. Imagine, scientists have roughly determined that the caves stretch about 30 kilometers underground. But only about a kilometer of them is accessible. Because of the constant rockfalls and landslides, it is not possible to move further. Don't worry, the area that was explored is absolutely safe.

Going down into the cave is like entering the other world. A huge hall, a high ceiling. It is dark here, but small lanterns are placed all over the cave, and they add even more mystery to the grottoes. There is a really large hall in the Sudwala Caves. You can even hold small concerts or read lectures about stalactites there. The "Amphitheatre", as it is called, can comfortably accommodate 500 people. It seems that the roof of this grotto goes straight into the starry sky. The hall is 37 meters high, and since the lighting is only at the bottom, it is pitch dark at the top.

If having visited the "Amphitheatre", you think that this is all that the cave can surprise you with, then you are mistaken. Stalactites are only part of it. If you go two kilometers deep into the cave, you can find a real treasure - thousands of sparkling aragonite crystals. You can only get unforgettable impressions during a special "Crystal tour".

The Sudwala Caves leave a lasting impression. Shock and surprise. Once again, they make you admire the incredible power and originality of nature.