DescriptionThe Cavern is a holiday resort offering you Drakensberg accommodation in the KwaZulu Natal region. Named after the "Cannibal Cavern", it is situated on 3000 hectares of private mountain reserve adjacent to the Ampitheatre Royal Natal National Park - a World Heritage Site. This stunning full board Drakensberg resort has won numerous accolades and awards, giving you sound peace of mind. Superior suites, Superior rooms and standard accommodation are available to guests, all offering spectacular views of the surrounding valleys, forests and mountainside. The Superior accommodation is set away from the resort, in tranquil gardens, giving you magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. The Cavern is set in a secluded valley beneath the massive sandstone cliffs of the Northern Drakensberg. The thatch accommodation and facilities blend beautifully with the natural surroundings of the area. The Cavern is home to numerous Bushman paintings, 213 species of birds, 150 species of trees and numerous wild animals. As a nature lover, this would be your ideal location. Accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal The Cavern is a Drakensberg holiday resort offering two types of accommodation (Standard and Superior) which have been rated as "Superior" by the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa. Superior Suites With superior finishings and fittings our superior suites are nests of tranquillity, each with its own private fireplace, patio, TV and barfridge. They have magnificent views of the surrounding mountains with the sounds of waterfalls and streams rushing through indigenous forests. Superior Accommodation Our finely appointed Superior accommodation has magnificent views of the surrounding mountains with private patios to soak up the sun, listen to the sounds of forest streams and relax in our mountain wilderness. Superior rooms have a TV and bar fridge. Standard Accommodation Our Standard accommodation is set in lush garden landscapes with a vibrant mix of indigenous planting, filled with the sounds of birdlife. Each room has a patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.
AttractionsDrakensberg ActivitiesThis Drakensberg resort offers guests daily guided hikes to such wonderful destinations as Thonsela Cave, Cannibal Cavern, Echo Cave and Sungubala amongst others. For the more energetic, walks are organized to the Tugela Gorge and to the top of the Amphitheatre. The Cavern offers an extensive range of sport and recreational facilities, from guided walks to horse trails through splendid scenery, jeep trips and trout fishing in five well stocked dams. The Cavern is located in the Northern Drakensberg, 3.5 hours from Gauteng and 3 hours from Durban on excellent tarred roads. Spa The Forest Retreat Unwind in magnificent surroundings. Enjoy our relaxing treatments by qualified body care therapists. We observe the strictest sterilisation and hygiene procedures and conform to a strong code of ethical conduct. Our luxurious “Forest Retreat” nestles happily on the edge of the Cavern’s beautiful Fern Forest, an ecosystem steeped in history. About 200 000 years ago, during a warm wet period, Afro-montane forest stretched all the way from the equatorial East African highlands to the Cape, covering most of the eastern half of the country. So while your body enjoys the physical pleasures of care and cosseting, let your spirit fly free in our fabulous forest.
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FacilitiesFacilities & ActivitiesOn the sporting side there are 3 tennis courts, one of which is flood lit, a full size bowling green as well as volleyball and a lawn for croquet or putting. Swimming in the resorts' filtered pool or in the refreshing streams is a must in Summer, and for the fly fisherman there are rainbow trout to lure in dams and streams on the property. The area offers many trails for mountain biking through spectacular scenery. For the golf enthusiast there is a 9 hole course, The Amphitheatre Golf Club, situated 10 km away at the Hlalanathi Resort, with magnificent views of the Amphitheatre as you tee-off next to the Tugela river.Recreation & LeisureSituated in a particularly lovely valley, surrounded by towering mountains, indigenous forests and streams, the resort has 1300 Ha of pristine mountain wilderness. This resource offers a wonderful variety of beauty spots for the visitor to enjoy and the main attractions revolve around guided hikes and horse rides. These are offered for varied abilities thus catering for young and old, the energetic hiker or the slow stroller, the experienced rider or the beginner.Of important historic interest are several sites with well preserved Bushmen paintings, as well as the famous Cannibal Cavern, which in the years of Shaka's reign was inhabited by a small tribe in hiding, who resorted to cannibalism to survive. Another curiosity is the "Silent Woman", a stone carving on a rock face in a pocket of indigenous bush in the Sungubala valley.
DirectionsDirections from Johannesburg Take the N3 South towards Durban, until Harrismith. From there take the N5 West towards Bethlehem for 4 km only. Turn left onto the R712 / R74 (Signposted towards Qwa-Qwa & Alternative Route to Durban) Travel for a further 8km only. Turn left following the R74 towards Bergville, and down the Oliviershoek pass. After 38km, the road levels out. Turn right towards the Northern 'Berg Resorts. After 6 km turn right again towards The Cavern, Alpine Heath and Hlalanathi. The Cavern is at the end of this 10km tarred road. Directions from Durban Travel north on the N3 towards Johannesburg. After passing Estcourt Shell Ultra City, take the Ladysmith, Bergville and Northern 'Berg Resorts Offramp (R74). Turn left towards Winterton and Bergville. Travel through Winterton and 30km past Bergville. There, turn left towards Northern 'Berg Resorts. After 6 km turn right towards The Cavern, Alpine Heath and Hlalanathi. The Cavern is at the end of this 10km tarred road. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cavern Drakensberg Resort
