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Situated in the heart of the Karoo, in the picturesque town of Nieu-Bethedsa, and home of the famous Owl House, the Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre tells the story of life in South Africa 253 million years ago during the Permian Period. Visit the centre to hear the story for yourself.
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Hours: 7 days a week, 9 am to 5pm   |   +27 (0)84 500 3902

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Hours:
Monday to Wednesday 8:00 - 16:00
Thursday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Closed 25th December

Group sizes:
We accommodate Individuals, Families, and Groups of ALL Sizes!

Booking:
Combined tickets (which include other activities around town) are available for purchase in Nieu-Bethesda, but the small town can get busy. So if you are an enthusiast and want to make sure that you get a special tour, book online here!
No charge for children under 4.

Tickets can be purchased at the KFEC of the  Owlhouse as both have credit card facilities


Should anyone wish to make further enquiries
they should either email Andries Tromp or Melanie Bowkes at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or make enquiries on the WhatsApp line 082 216 6479

What you will need to bring
Be prepared to walk in the hot-Karoo sun. Water, walking shoes, hats and sun-screen are essentials. Remember Nieu Bethesda has no petrol-station or ATM’s so bring your own cash. You will need to pay cash for tickets and souvenirs at the Centre as there are no credit card facilities. Tickets can also be purchased at the Owlhouse which does have credit card facilities, however, it is best to pay online.


Available tours ...

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Single Ticket
(per person)

KFEC

R70.00

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Combined Ticket
(per person)

KFEC and Owlhouse

R120.00

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Enthusiast Tours
(per person)

Tours for enthusiasts that last two hours KFEC and Owlhouse

R120.00

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Combined Special
(per person)

This is for a group size above 10 visiting the KFEC and Owlhouse

R95.00

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KFEC Large Groups
(per person)

Large groups to the KFEC only for a groups size of ten
excluding the driver  and tour guide

R60.00

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School Groups
(per person)

For school groups including the teacher

R50.00