The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg Region
Features
- Breathtaking location – foothills of the Northern Drakensberg
- Family focused – activities designed for all ages
- Outdoor adventures – guided hikes, horse riding, bird watching
- Family-owned legacy – the resort of many happy returns
- Forest Retreat Spa – offers rejuvenating treatments in a tranquil setting
- Child PolicyYes
- PoolYes
- SPAYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- WI-FIYes
- Wheelchair FriendlyYes But Limited
- Back-up PowerYes
Location
Bergville, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Getting There
- 3.5 hour’s drive from (Johannesburg)
- 3 hour’s drive from Durban (fly from Cape Town / PE or George)
- 4.5 hour’s drive from OR International
- 3 hour’s drive from King Shaka Airport
Accommodation
55 Standard and Superior units which include 3 Superior Family suites and 1 Superior interleading unit.
The resorts can accommodate 146 guests.
Specials for South African Residents
Best Available Deal
- All rates are subject to availability
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the accommodation
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
About The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
The Cavern Resort & Spa, named after the infamous Cannibal Cavern, is nestled in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg in the Amphitheatre World Heritage Site area. A place of captivating beauty, it is surrounded by majestic, lush indigenous forests and clear ‘berg streams. Once a humble homestead, rustic and simple, today The Cavern is a comfortable home-from-home for many families who holiday in these majestic Drakensberg Mountains.
The Carte family has owned the Cavern for over 80 years and from the outset have given guests
memorable family holidays – not just a stay at a good hotel. At The Cavern it is believed that it is people who make your holiday – people with whom to laugh, share a drink, and participate in all the many fun activities. Without obliging anyone to do anything, guests are encouraged to mix on outings and activities.
Friendships form here and folk come back time and again – hence the slogan originated by guests
in 1958: “The resort of many happy returns”
It all began with a letter in 1941 from Bill Carte to Ruth; “Ruth, my darling, I plea as never before: Put your trust in me, marry me and be my mate in building up a home and a farm second-to-none in South Africa”.
ROOM TYPES
Two types of accommodation in thatched units:standard and superior.
ROOM FEATURES
Standard units are set in landscaped gardens where vibrant, indigenous plants attract countless birds that fill your days with birdsong and evenings with the wild sounds of crickets, frogs and other friendly creatures.
Superior rooms and suites overlook a beautiful fern forest. Each has its own private patio where you can relax in the sun, listen to forest streams and rejuvenate in the peace of exquisite mountain wilderness. Each superior suite has its own fireplace, perfect for that special getaway.
HOTEL FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Guided hikes
- Fly fishing
- Guided horse rides
- Nature trail
Features
Conference
Halaal
Kids Programmes
Kosher
Lodge Pool
Spa
Wellness
Wi-Fi
Additional Activities
- Adventure centre
- Kilburn Game drives
- Trails for Mountain Biking and Trail Running
Getting There
Route A – Johannesburg:
Travel to Harrismith on the N3.
At Harrismith take the N5 route towards Bethlehem for 4 km.
Turn left towards Qwa-Qwa, (R74 & R712).
Travel 8km.
Turn left, following the R74 towards Bergville and the Oliviershoek Pass.
Travel for 38km, continue a little way beyond Little Switzerland.
As the Pass levels out turn right at the Northern Drakensberg sign.
Travel towards Royal Natal National Park for 6km only.
Just after the Tower of Pizza, turn right at the sign to The Cavern, Alpine Heath and Hlalanathi.
The Cavern is at the end of this 10km tarred road.
360 km from Johannesburg.
Route B – Durban:
Take the N3 beyond Estcourt.
6km after the Shell Ultra City, Exit 194, take the left glide off towards the Northern Drakensberg, Bergville and Winterton (R74).
Travel through the towns of Winterton and Bergville, and on towards Harrismith.
29km beyond Bergville turn left towards the Northern Drakensberg (at the base of the Oliviershoek Pass).
Travel towards Royal Natal National Park for 6km only.
Just after the Tower of Pizza, turn right at the sign to The Cavern, Alpine Heath and Hlalanathi.
The Cavern is at the end of this 10km tarred road.
280km from Durban.