202時尚雙人房—-剛果洞 (Cango Cave)
剛果洞位於號稱南非後花園的旅遊路程上,會路經鴕鳥大本營奧茨胡恩(Oudtshoorn),於1780年發現,1820年開放觀光。
剛果洞可追溯至早期的石器時代,也就是兩千萬年之久,當中的鐘乳石、石筍、石柱,個個壯觀奇特,讓人對自然的奧妙不得不心生敬佩。每一個鐘乳石都是歷經數萬年而形成,所以進去時,導遊都會囑咐不要觸碰鐘乳石,以免損壞這些珍貴的天然珍寶。當然,同行的其他旅客也都會互相監督。所以小心別成為被舉發的那個人哦 ^__^
在這裡有兩個行程可選,一是文化遺產導覽(Heritage tour),約60分,二是探險導覽(Adventure tour),約90分。文化遺產導覽有會比較詳盡的鐘乳石歷史的介紹以及對於鐘乳石、石筍、石柱的介紹。但路程比較短,多是較寬、較好走的路況。而探險導覽這些介紹也會有,就是會比較快一些,因為探險導覽的重點是放在後半段路程的體驗。探險導覽是要有體能要求的。因為這後面的路難走許多。很多處是要側身擠過去,或彎腰,甚至是匍匐前進的。有一處叫惡魔的煙囪(Devil’s chimney),這裡得動用全身,用腳踩、爬、蹬,用手爬、抓。因為空間小,也讓有些身材較龐大的遊客稍稍的卡在裡面,但由上方的人拉,下方的人推,通常是都會安全過關的。然後這段路程因為濕氣比文化遺產導覽的前半段重了許多,很容易喘。所以在體能上還是要自己做一下衡量是不是要探險導覽,雖然這是最好玩的部份 ^_<
結束後,如果不是跟團,還能自行去他們的放映室觀賞他們循環播放的剛果洞介紹影片。其實剛果洞分成三個區塊。開放區是Cango I,深處還有Cango II 及 Cango III。而影片就是在敘述探查人員是如何發現後面這兩大區塊的,非常的有趣,是非常推薦的記錄片。
Cango Caves is situated on the Garden Route. You will reach Cango Caves once you passed the home of the ostrich, Oudtshoorn. Cango Caves were discovered in 1780 and opened for the tour by 1820. The caves can trace back to the early Stone Age which is 20 million years ago.
Stalagmite, column, stalactites are all worth to see with your own eyes, they are another spectacular creation by our Mother Nature. Due to its preciousness, the stalactites are not allowed to touch which the tour guide will remind the tourists over and over again.
There are two tour options, Heritage tour and Adventure tour. Heritage tour is around 60 minutes and it is a shorter and easier walking tour. On the other hand, adventure tour is around 90 minutes and it is more physical challenging. It goes deeper into the caves deeper and the route is not as easy to walk compared to the heritage tour. Some places are so narrow that you have to squeeze yourself through or bend or crawl through. Although it is fun to experience the exploring of the cave, it is still suggested to check your fitness level accordingly before you attend the adventure tour.
After the tour, if you are not going with the tour group, you can visit their video room which will show you how the hidden Cango II and III look like. It is a very interesting and highly recommended documentation to watch.