Boesmansgat (or Bushmansgat), also known in English as "Bushman's Hole", is a deep submerged freshwater cave (or sinkhole) in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, which has been dived to a depth of 282.6 metres (927 ft).

As another of the Northern Cape Province's fascinating natural wonders, Boesmansgat certainly promises visitors an impressive sight. This is a vertical cave that is acclaimed as being the sixth-deepest submerged cave in the world, also known as a sinkhole.

Feb 5, 2025 · Boesmansgat, also known as Bushman’s Hole, is a deep, submerged freshwater sinkhole in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is believed that Mike Rathbourne, who was then an amateur diver, was the first diver who explored the Bushman’s Hole in 1977.

Boesmansgat is a natural sinkhole on the farm Mount Carmel, located some 55 km South of Kuruman on the Danielskuil road. The sinkhole was formed when underground water dissolved the dolomite rocks above.

Boesmansgat is a natural sinkhole on the farm Mount Carmel, located some 55 km South of Kuruman on the Danielskuil road. The sinkhole was formed when underground water dissolved the dolomite rocks above.

Jun 24, 2023 · The story was explored by YouTuber MrBallen who described the incredible diving spot known as Boesmansgat or Bushman's Hole in South Africa. The deep freshwater cave in the country’s Northern...

Feb 28, 2022 · Once upon a time, Boesmansgat was known as “Bushman’s Hole” and was the biggest open-air gat (cave entrance) discovered so far. However, though Boesmansgat looks like an ordinary cave that you can visit on a tour, it’s actually something much more mysterious and dangerous than that… By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.

May 16, 2013 · This hole is believed to be the third-deepest submerged freshwater cave (or sinkhole) in the world, approximately 270 meters (886 feet) deep. It is located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. Boesmansgat was believed to be first explored by amateur diver Mike Rathbourne in 1977. On November 24, 2004, Verna van Schaik set…

Boesmansgat, also known in English as "Bushman's Hole", is believed to be the third-deepest submerged freshwater cave (or sinkhole) in the world, approximately 270 metres deep. It is located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Nov 28, 2024 · Bushman's Hole is also called Boesmansgat, which literally translates to "Bushman's hole" in South African, and is a reference to the indigenous hunter-gatherer Bushmen, also known as San people found throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Angola, and Zimbabwe.