BELOW THE SURFACE : Tunnel tour

BELOW THE SURFACE is a unique urban adventure with strong historical and environmental significance.

You will be exploring aspects of Cape Town that relate to the focal point of the social life for the first 200 years of the European occupation.

This experience was born from a team build exercise and has grown since into an holistic experience. This tunnel is steeped in South Africa’s earliest history and legend, and has a strong adventure element too. This is exploration of what was once an open river flowing down the slopes of Table Mountain to the ocean, feeding the early Van Riebeeck settlement.

We will meet at the Castle and take you to the entrance from here. At the entrance we will descend into the depths of the city’s underground passageways and explore the historic that was once an open river running down the slopes of Table Mountain. The run-off from Platteklip and Silverstroom gorge converges at the foot of the mountain and was know in heyday as the 'Varsche rivier' which ran down the face of the mountain and discharged into the sea. This is the reason the settlers choose Cape Town as a refreshment station, and is now one of the oldest catchment tunnels in South Africa.

All patrons will enter the tunnel, through a cast-iron manhole at the foot of Table Mountain. Each issued with gumboots and a flashlight.

The tunnel is extremely clean and well ventilated. Natural lighting adds to the ambiance of the walk and the air is fresh. This experience makes for great photographs and memories. 

A medium level of physical exertion will be required. Those capable of climbing 3 flights of stairs, unassisted, poses the physical capability to complete this exercise. Should you suffer from sever claustrophobia, high blood pressure and weak joints (hips, legs, ankles) you will need to consult our team. 

The minimum number of patrons per tour required is 10. You can either join an existing group or book your own group on a tour. The largest group we we have accommodated to date is 80 persons from the Cape Town Natural History Club and this was done comfortably.

We do not recommend children under 7 and offer a half price discount for children under 12.

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2012
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM UPDATE: Listed as one of the top 10 heritage and Cultural experiences in Cape Town. See it on Page 16, click on Cape Town , click on Explore the Mother City Underground. 

CITY VIEWS: Top 12 trends in the Mother city for 2012. Water is listed no5. Thank you for the mention Carron. ARTICLE

CAPE TOWN TOURISM www.tourismcapetown.co.za: Kelly Smith joins us on a tour a provides an honest view of the tour. ARTICLE

WHAT IS ON IN CAPE TOWN www.whatsonincapetown.com: Jana Van Heerden had to come see for herself what all the fuss is about. Read the ARTICLE

A ROOM WITH A VIEW www.aroomwithaview.co.za: Cape Towns Secret Tunnel Tour. ARTICLE

2011
DIE BURGER www.dieburger.com: Ons het reeds ons kopliggies en gumboots aan toe die geskiedenisles ietwat impromptu begin in ’n klein skadukol langs ’n gapende mangat bo in Buitenkantstraat in Vredehoek. Ons staan in ’n......Kliek vir ARTIKEL

PANGA MANAGEMENT pangamanagement.wordpress.com: Panga Management felt like Alice in wonderland falling down the rabbit/man-hole over the weekend. Click for ARTICLE

2010
DIRTY BOOTS www.dirtyboots.co.za: Two guys, One day, 18 Adventures aiming for a WORLD RECORD...Click for ARTICLE

CAPE ARGUS www.capeargus.co.za: As threats of future water scarcity mount for Cape Town, gallons upon gallons of water rush from Table Mountain, through the city's belly and into the sea every day. Click for ARTICLE

www.andrewboraine.com: I’ve just got back from an amazing walk underneath the city through an old water tunnel that runs from Oranjezicht to the Castle. The walk was...Click for ARTICLE

CAPE TIMES 2009: Click for ARTICLE

2009
Bryan Chitty: ....when a group of us disappeared below the surface of Cape Town to discover the tunnel in upper Oranjezicht below Platteklip on Table Mountain an area called Camissa, the place of sweet water,..Click for ARTICLE