Backpacker Accommodation Near Klasies River Caves
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Klasies River Caves Reviews
More info about Klasies River Caves
The Klasies River Caves are a series of coastal caves along the Eastern Cape shoreline, and close to the Klasies River mouth that are deemed the single most important Middle Stone Age fossil site in the world. The caves were inhabited by anatomically modern Homo sapiens, meaning that their physical appearance and behaviour is closely associated to modern man. This group of people survived in the Middle Stone Age period around 130000 years ago. During this era, the earth was a lot colder and the sea had receded, making the shoreline a more hospitable place to shelter and survive on shellfish and other marine life. However, there is evidence to indicate their diet was far more diverse; they were sophisticated hunters that used bows and arrows to bring down the now-extinct giant buffalo and appear to have cooked unknown forms of plant.
In the 1960s, 5 caves east of the river mouth and situated at heights... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.