🕳️ Gcwihaba Caves
Botswana
About This Sacred Site
Gcwihaba Caves (also known as Drotsky's Caves) are a system of caverns in the remote Kalahari of northwestern Botswana. The caves hold deep spiritual significance for the San people, who regard them as a gateway to the spirit world. The name Gcwihaba means 'hyena's lair,' and the caves feature dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, and underground chambers that extend deep into the earth. Archaeological evidence shows human occupation spanning tens of thousands of years. The caves' remote location and spiritual associations have preserved them in a remarkably pristine state.
Key Facts
- •The name Gcwihaba means 'hyena's lair' in the San language
- •Located in the remote northwestern Kalahari region
- •Contains impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations
- •Archaeological evidence shows human use spanning tens of thousands of years
- •Regarded by the San as a gateway to the spirit world
Location
Coordinates: -20.0167, 21.3667
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