May in the Drakensberg is a beautiful time to capture the Autumn colours of the Amphitheatre mountains. If you are looking for a holiday in South Africa and would like to experience awesome South Africa accommodation then The Cavern and their photographic workshop is a good place to start.
The bird list for the Drakensberg and its surrounding nature reserve is an impressive one, boasting many endemic species – those having a very restricted distribution. A variety of habitats in close proximity to the Drakensberg reserve offer birdwatchers a chance to find species that have previously eluded them. It does not matter whether you
One of my self-imposed tasks at the Cavern is to help keep the garden at the little school in good order. It’s a great pre-primary and primary school with over 50 pupils, many of whom are sponsored by the wonderful Cavern guests. I have created a garden with a winding path, crawl-through drum and a
We believe that the only way to make a real contribution to our community is through education and The Cavern family has long been involved in providing aid to schools, crèches and communities in the Amazizi area. Together with donations and assistance from other resorts, guests, friends and businesses, we hope to give the local
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It’s that time of year again when I realise that the Yellow-billed Kites have gone off on their holiday up north and I have not recorded their date of departure. One is aware that they have gone but cannot remember when you last saw one; they are such an integral part of any local journey
This is what a day at the Cavern can mean for you: After breakfast, you can join in the guided party hiking into the hills for morning tea and to explore the indigenous forests where woodcutters felled yellowwood trees over a hundred years ago. Study bushman paintings, view the unspoilt splendour of one of natures
The Drakensberg is the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday away from the distractions and stresses of city life. We all dream of that relaxing holiday in a beautiful place where we can unwind with a good book, participate in fun activities, revitalise in awe-inspiring surroundings, and bond with our loved ones. Staying in
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The Bushman painting are the main focus of the walk at The Cavern, but there are several other outstanding features and subjects to talk about on the way. Something I have not spoken about much so far is the history of the Bushmen themselves.
The Cavern in the Drakensberg is famous for providing its guests with luxurious accommodation and holidays to remember. Offering an endless list of activities for the whole family to enjoy, a spa for parents to unwind in and a play room which will entertain children for hours, The Cavern is without a doubt a fantastic
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Rising over 3000 metres into the great African skies and extending for around 1,125 kilometres from northwest to southwest, the Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in South Africa and forms a breath-taking border between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the garden province of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Set on a broad base of sedimentary rocks, atop
