The Dragon's Breath Cave is a cave located 46 kilometers (29 mi) northwest of Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. Namibia is generally known as an arid country, with soft desert sand and harsh water less landscapes stretching from Atlantic Ocean to every border. However, the country holds so much more. One of the treasures Namibia holds that is often forgotten is the Dragon’s Breath Cave.
Dragon’s Breath was discovered in 1986, about 46km north of Grootfontein, by the South African Speleological Association. Apparently when the cave was discovered, the humid air that rose from the cave’s opening, reminded the explorers of the warm breath of a dragon. And the magical mystery inspired by the name can be pulled through to the creatures that can be found within.
Inside this cave lies the largest non-subglacial underground lake in the world, with an area of almost 2 hectares (4.9 acres). The lake is located around 100 meters (330 ft) below the surface.Its depth is unknown, though exploration to date suggests it is at least 100 m.
Inside this cave lies the largest non-subglacial underground lake in the world, with an area of almost 2 hectares (4.9 acres). The lake is located around 100 meters (330 ft) below the surface.Its depth is unknown, though exploration to date suggests it is at least 100 m.
The underground lake is inhabited by one of the world's rarest fish species, Clarias cavernicola, also known as the golden cave catfish, according to BBC's documentary film Africa.
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