Chinhoyi Caves Suggest edit

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45Max dive depth

45.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to SeptemberBest months

20.0–25.0 °CWater (summer)

15.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Chinhoyi Caves are a limestone cave system with the Sleeping Pool, a freshwater sinkhole exceeding 45 meters in depth, popular for deep and cavern diving.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Permits can be obtained at the entrance of the park.
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Bottom types:
rock silt gravel Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a good underwater camera; lighting can be low in some areas.

Location

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