Accommodation in Northern Drakensberg - Cavern Drakensberg Resort, Northern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal

Cavern Drakensberg Resort Hotel Accommodation All meals included  Northern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Cavern is situated in the Northern Drakensberg. This region of the 'berg is relatively unspoiled by development. But what really sets the Cavern apart is the values of the management. These values contribute to the atmosphere of the place, and to the enjoyable holiday experience that is offered.

Family, peace and happiness are important to the management, contributing to the ambiance and atmosphere of this historical hotel. Few hotels have survived three generations of the same family, and because most guests are on holiday to enjoy the company of their family and friends, and to meet interesting people, these values contribute to the holiday experience.

At the Cavern, the relaxed atmosphere and organised walks and rides offer a great place to enjoy a family holiday. The tranquility, and serenity of the mountains seem to ensure that everybody is in the same frame of mind, and before long, everybody at the Cavern is enjoying their holidays together. The Dutch call it "geselig", when people are enjoying each others company, and this is one of the attractions of the Cavern. The guests and staff are enjoying their time together here.

Accommodation & Facilities
The Cavern offers two types of accommodation which have been rated as Highly Recommended by the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa.

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 has its own patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.

Superior Accommodation

Our finely appointed Superior accommodation has magnificent view 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. All accommodation has a TV and bar fridge.

Superior and Honeymoon Suites

With superior finishings and fittings our superior and honeymoon suites are nests of tranquility 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.

Outdoor Facilities
Walking and Riding at the Cavern

Climb to the top of Mont-aux-Sources; experience Cannibal Cavern and Echo Cave. Surprise Ridge, Sugarloaf, Sungubala and Hlolela or take up the challenge of the Big 5. All Cavern guided walks visit places of beauty and historic interest. For example, Lone Rock with its exquisite bushmens paintings.

Horse riders of all abilities will find an ideal mount in our stable of more than 20 horses. Each day Cavern grooms lead rides through splendid scenery. Join us and enjoy our breathtaking scenery and temperate climate.

Another popular activity is the Breakfast Walk.

Facilities include 3 tennis courts, 5 trout dams for fishing, bowling green, putting green, swimmiing pool, games room (with table tennis, darts and pool tables), trampoline, horse riding, guided hikes, 1500 ha mountain wilderness area.

Sporting & Leisure Activities  
The Northern Drakensberg is a recreational playground with a wide range of activities. Teh Amphitheatre golf course is a challenging 9 hole course, with alternative tees for an 18 hole game.

Hiking is the most popular activity at the Cavern, and our daily guided hikes take guests to beauty spots in our verdant valley. Horse rides are also a popular activity.

The Drakensberg Power Station is a pumped storage scheme, with the turbines built completely underground. Water is pumped during off peak times and the water is run back through the turbines during peak demand times, generating power for the National Grid. Tours are operated daily.

There are many recreational day drives that one could do. For example, to the Sentinel Car Park, to Champagne Valley, to Clarence and the Golden Gate National Park.

Over 160 species of birds will keep birders occupied. 

Cultural & Historical interest   
The neighbouring Royal Natal Drakensberg Park is part of the Drakensberg Okhahlamba World Heritage site, one of only 22 sites enscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list for both cultural and physical reasons.

The cultural heritage is attached to abundant rock art sites of the San Bushmen. Although relatively recently painted in historical terms, the San people have been completely wiped out in the Drakensberg, making their art completely irreplaceable. The last Drakensberg bushman is reported to have lived in Eland Cave in the 1940s.

The Drakensberg Ecology is fragile and is home to several threatened species. The Lamergaier is a large bird of prey is one example.