De Kelders Drip Cave - De Kelders, Whale Coast
De Kelders Drip Cave is a fascinating geological site located near the coastal town of Gansbaai on the Whale Coast of the Western Cape, South Africa. The cave is renowned for its impressive formations and rich history, making it a notable attraction for visitors interested in natural history and geology.
Cave Features and Experience: De Kelders Drip Cave is named for its unique "drip" formations, which are created by mineral-rich water seeping through the cave’s ceiling and depositing minerals as it drips. These formations include stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleological features that provide insight into the cave's geological processes. The cave is accessible through a guided tour, which allows visitors to explore its interior while learning about its history and geological significance. The cave’s dark, cool environment offers a stark contrast to the surrounding coastal landscape, making it an intriguing destination for those interested in underground exploration.
Local Attractions and Accessibility: The cave is situated near Gansbaai, a town known for its marine wildlife, including great white sharks and whale watching. The proximity to Gansbaai allows visitors to combine their exploration of the cave with other local attractions, such as shark cage diving and whale watching. The area around the cave is also known for its scenic coastal walks and natural beauty. Access to De Kelders Drip Cave typically requires joining a guided tour, which provides information about the cave’s formations and historical significance.
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Nearby Towns
- De Kelders (0.7km)
- Perlemoenbaai (2.1km)
- Gansbaai (3.5km)
- Franskraal (6.3km)
- Uilenkraalsmond (6.6km)
- Van Dyks Bay (6.7km)
- Kleinbaai (7km)
- Birkenhead (8km)
- Stanford (15.3km)
- Maanskyn Baai (16.5km)
- Pearly Beach (17.7km)
- Voelklip (17.9km)
- Kwaaiwater (18.7km)
- Hermanus (18.8km)
- Hermanus Area (18.8km)
Nearby Points Of Interest
(As the crow flies. Road distance will differ.)
- Klipgat Cave, near De Kelders - Whale Coast (1.72km)
- Die Plaat Beach - Walker Bay Nature Reserve (3.51km)
- The Hannarie Wenhold Botanical Art Gallery - nr Gansbaai, Western Cape (4.69km)
- African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - Gansbaai, Western Cape (5.86km)
- Strandveld Museum - Franskraal, Whale Coast (6.55km)
- Shark Cage Diving, Gansbaai - White Shark Projects (6.72km)
- Kleinbaai Tidal Pool - Kleinbaai, Whale Coast (7.05km)
- Gansbaai Golf Club - Kleinbaai, Whale Coast (7.11km)
- Walker Bay Nature Reserve - Whale Coast, Western Cape (7.45km)
- Afrikanos Restaurant and Crocodile Diving - Gansbaai, Western Cape (7.48km)
- Uilkraalsmond Nature Reserve - nr Gansbaai, Whale Coast (7.86km)
- Walker Bay - Whale Coast, Western Cape (8.70km)
- Kleinrivier Private Nature Reserve - nr Hermanus, Whale Coast (9.19km)
- Danger Point Lighthouse - nr Gansbaai, Whale Coast (10.04km)
- Dyer Island Reserve - nr Gansbaai, Whale Coast (14.99km)
- Klein River Lagoon - Hermanus, Overberg (16.02km)
- Grotto Beach - Hermanus, Whale Coast (17.30km)
- Cliff Path - Milkwood Forest, Hermanus (17.51km)
- Voelklip Beach - Hermanus, Overberg, Whale Coast (17.80km)
- Kammabaai Beach - Hermanus, Whale Coast (17.93km)
- Langbaai Beach - Hermanus, Whale Coast (18.26km)
- Gearing's Point, Whale Watching - Hermanus, Overberg (18.53km)
- Hermanus New Harbour - Whale Coast, Western Cape (18.54km)
- Hermanus Whale Festival - Hermanus, Whale Coast (18.62km)
- Old Harbour & Museum - Hermanus, Whale Coast (18.63km)
- Hermanus War Memorial - Whale Coast, Western Cape (18.67km)
- Hermanus Cliff Path - New Harbour to Grotto Beach, Hermanus (18.70km)
- Whale House Museum - Hermanus, Whale Coast (18.74km)
- Hermanus Tidal Pool - Hermanus, Whale Coast (18.75km)
- Dreunkrans - Cliff Jumping in Hermanus (18.78km)