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title: The Cavern Resort & Spa
date: 2022-06-16T07:01:30Z
modified: 2024-07-15T01:13:15Z
permalink: "https://www.thesafaripartners.com/accommodation/the-cavern-resort-spa/"
type: accommodation
status: publish
excerpt: "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 mountains, 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 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.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".The Cavern is now run by the third generation: Hilton and Megan Bedingham and Lesley Carte."
wpid: 135083
accommodation-type:
  - Hotel
facility:
  - Bowls
  - Fishing
  - Walks (Self Guided)
  - Cycling
  - Underfloor Heating
  - Tennis Court
  - Horse Riding
  - Horse-back Safaris
  - Catch-and-release Fishing
  - Walks (Guided)
  - Kiddies Club
  - Fine Dining
  - Conference Centre
  - TV Room
  - Babysitting Service
  - Secure Parking
  - Bath
  - Fireplace
  - Fridge
  - Mini Bar
  - Verandah
  - Library
  - Restaurant
  - Balcony / Deck
  - Barbeque Facilities
  - Eco Friendly
  - Internet Access (Complimentary)
  - Laundry Service (Available)
  - Malaria Free
  - Meal on Request
  - Mobile Connectivity
  - Bar
  - Activity Desk
  - 24-hour Security
  - Credit Card
  - Available Services
  - Property Facilities
  - Pool
  - Spa
  - Safe
  - Satellite / Cable Television
  - Shower
  - Tea / Coffee
  - Television
  - Activities on Site
  - Bird Watching
  - Pure Cotton Linen
  - Lounge Area
  - Heater
  - Room Facilities
  - Dressing Gowns
  - En-Suite
  - Fan
  - Hair Dryer
  - Massages
featured_image: /wp-content/uploads/2022/06/The-Cavern.jpg
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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 mountains, lush indigenous forests and clear ’berg streams. The Cavern is home to Bushman paintings, age-old rock carvings and an interesting cannibal history – all in a natural setting, where bird, animal, tree and flower species flourish. It is also home to The Royal Drakensberg Primary School, founded in 2007 to uplift the local community. The journey to The Cavern is a beautiful country drive – 3.5-hours from Joburg or 3-hours from Durban. The resort offers two types of comfortable accommodation – standard and superior. Standard rooms are set in landscaped gardens where a mix of vibrant indigenous plants attracts countless birds that fill the days with birdsong and the evenings with the sounds of crickets, frogs and other friendly creatures. Finely appointed superior suites overlook a beautiful ancient fern forest. Each has its own private patio where one can soak up the sun, listen to the forest streams and rejuvenate in the peace of our exquisite mountain wilderness.