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The Tswaing Meteorite Crater was formed when a meteorite hit the earth 220 000 years ago and is one of the youngest and best-preserved terrestrial meteorite impact craters in the world. It is 100 m deep and 1, 3 km wide.
The crater is the first eco-tourism site in South Africa and is situated 40 km northwest of Tshwane. The site has been developed into an enviro-museum and a national destination for eco-tourism, environmental education, research and recreation.
Guides are available to take visitors to the impressive crater and to explain the cosmic and geological forces responsible for it. Visitors can also take one of the nature trails or visit the authentic Ndebele village and wetland nearby.
Address: Some 32 km north of Onderstepoort, off M35 (Soutpan Road), towards Soshanguve (follow signs).
Tel: + 27 (0)12 790 2302
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