Swaziland-based tour and adventure operator

Caving Information

Adventure Caving Day Trip

These trips depart predominantly in the morning, however afternoon departures can be accommodated by advance arrangement. The Gobholo Cave, which is the site of this activity is situated at the top end of the Ezulwini Valley close to Mbabane. The trip includes approximately 1.5 – 2hrs of hiking, and 1.5 – 2hrs of caving depending on pace. After arriving at the cave a safety and technique briefing is offered and thereafter participants are led by the guide through a circular route covering approximately 800m with approximately 200m of vertical ascent/descent.

This adventure activity is available 365 days a year, with trips only cancelled during heavy rainfall.

Meeting time at Swazi Trails: 08h30 (directions to meeting point)
Trip departure 09h00
Transfer to the Gobholo Forest 15min
Hike though forest to Gobholo Cave 45min-60min
Underground 1.5 -2 hours
Return hike 45min.
Return transfer 15min to Swazi Trails
Arrival back at Swazi Trails 13h00-13h30

Includes:

transport to and from the Swazi Trails office
equipment: helmet, cap lamp & battery, protective overall and belt
Caving guide, safety equipment & first aid
drinking water
Energy snack: chocolates
post-trip refreshments: bottled water, cooldrinks
photos (when available) via online Flickr site

Adventure Caving Evening Trip

The evening trip is generally the more popular of the two options, as it allows time for sightseeing during the day, before maximising the use of often limited time, by being a great way to fill the evening. Our destination, the Gobholo Cave Complex is found at the head of the Ezulwini Valley, just south of Mbabane. The full trip includes approximately 1.5 – 2 of hiking, and 1.5 – 2hrs of caving and an hour or two in the hotspring (its hard to get out!) On arrival at the cave entrance a detailed safety and technique briefing is provided. Participants are then guided through a circular route of approximately 800m with +/- 200m of ascent and descent. A feature of this trip, almost as famous as the cave, is the social soak in Ezulwini’s famous ‘Cuddle Puddle” hot spring, together with steaming hot pizza and cold beer.

This caving adventure is bookable throughout the year. Departures are only cancelled during heavy rainfall.

Meeting time at Swazi Trails: 16h30 (directions to meeting point)
Trip departure 17h00
Transfer to the Gobholo Forest 15min
Hike though forest to Gobholo Cave 45min-60min
Underground 1.5 -2 hours
Return hike 45min.
Transfer to hotspring in Ezulwini Valley 15min, collecting pizza dinner en route
Soak in hot spring, beers and pizza 1 – 2 hours
Arrival back at Swazi Trails 22h00-22h30

Includes: