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Historical Site Heerenlogement Cave

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Sandveld)
Category: Attraction :: Historical Site

Early explorers used this cave as a convenient stop-over while venturing into the far north. The name means Gentleman's lodging, and many historical South Africans have rested here for the night, including Simon van der Stel and Olof Bergh.

Today we know about these early travellers from the names and initials carved into the walls of the cave, along with the dates. The Heerenlogement is mentioned in the journals of several early travellers, including one by Commander KJ Slosbo in 1712, who mentions a tree growing from a cleft in the rock roof. If you visit the cave today, you will notice the tree is still there, growing strong.

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Address :  Western Cape, South Africa

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