Join us on a day full of adventure, rich paleontological discoveries and Pre- historical experiences.
SUDWALA CAVES
Visit the Oldest Caves in the World, learn about the Precambrian dolomite rock, which was fi rst laid down over 2800 million years ago, Pre-History of the early inhabitants including all the paleontological discoveries.
Duration: 1 hr 30
CHIMP EDEN
Situated within the beautiful 1,000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres outside Nelspruit, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to chimps that have been misplaced from their natural habitats in Africa. Chimp Eden was established in 2006 and is the fi rst and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa. This JGI chimpanzee sanctuary brings the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education and eco-tourism. The chimpanzee (Pan Troglodytes) is considered to be the closest relative to humans and is “Endangered’ under a strict application of the IUCN Red List Criteria (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and is listed in Appendix 1 of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Chimpanzees in the wild may be extinct within the next 10 – 20 years if current trends cannot be reversed.
Duration: 1 hr 30
THE MAKHONJWA GEO TRAIL MOUNTAINS
The Geotrail displays and interprets the oldest and best preserved sequence of volcanic and sedimentary rocks on earth. This unique record of the early formation of the planet and its exceptionally rich diversity of plant species, are set in the spectacular scenery along the route. It is these attributes that have led to the inscription of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2018. This geological formation that is home to some of the best preserved Archaean rocks in the world contains signifi cant geological heritage sites that enable scientists to understand the early Earth processes. The Geotrail’s education component and popularisation serves as mechanisms that make it possible for the general public to recognise the value of geoheritage.
Duration: 1 hr 45
