Description
The Cavern is a holiday resort offering accommodation in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Named after the Cannibal Cavern, it is situated on 3000 hectares of private mountain reserve adjacent to the Royal Natal National Park Amphitheatre - a World Heritage Site.
This stunning full-board Drakensberg resort has won numerous awards and accolades. Superior suites, family rooms and standard accommodation options are available, all with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys, forests and mountainside.
The thatched accommodation and facilities blend beautifully with their natural surroundings. The Cavern is home to numerous bushman paintings, 213 species of birds, 150 species of trees and a great variety of wild animals.
Allow our friendly staff to welcome you to our dining room where a Table d'hôte menu offers a wide choice at every meal. Weekly functions include Lunch in the Sun, Boma Buffets and Potjie Pots. A range of beers and a selection of South African wines are available. The Emaweni Cave Bar is fully licensed, and operates between 12h00 and 23h00.
All our guided walks visit places of beauty and historical interest. Lone Rock, with its exquisite bushman paintings is one such place. We offer guided horse riding trips for beginner and expert riders alike. Enjoy breathtaking scenery in a temperate climate and tranquil surroundings.
Check-In 01:30 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
Fun: You may choose from a variety of activities, which include daily guided hikes, fly-fishing, tennis, lawn bowls and horse trails or just lounging by the pool. Activities for kids include pony rides, canoeing and a playground.
Wellness & Spa: Unwind in magnificent surroundings - enjoy relaxing treatments by qualified body care therapists at our Forest Retreat. The Spa overlooks the Fern Forest and offers a choice of massage as well as various body treatments and grooming options.
Family: Termed "the resort of many happy returns" - The Cavern is a place where families bond, friendships are formed and memories are made. The resort offers many activities that families can enjoy together.
Honeymoon Romance: Our superior rooms and suites are set away from the main building overlooking the indigenous Fern Forest, ideal for a honeymoon getaway. Honeymooners receive complimentary sparkling wine, and a Scalp & Shoulder Massage at the Spa.
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Standard Double/Twin RoomsX 21
Includes: All Meals
These rooms are set in lush gardens filled with birdsong. Each room has a choice of a king-size bed or twin beds and a patio.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Twin beds, King beds
Other Balcony/patio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Heater
TV Television
Views Garden
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Standard Family Interleading RoomsX 10
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These rooms offer beautiful views of the lush garden landscapes with a vibrant mix of indigenous planting, filled with the sounds of birdlife. The rooms are furnished with either king, single or bunk beds and guests can relax on the patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.
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Beds King beds, Bunk beds, Single beds
Other Heater, Balcony/patio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms
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Standard Family RoomsX 8
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These rooms offer beautiful views of the lush garden landscapes with a vibrant mix of indigenous plants and birdlife. The rooms are furnished with either king, single or bunk beds and guests can relax on the patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds King beds, Single beds
Other Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Balcony/patio
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Sleeps 3 Price: p/p sharing - R830
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Superior & Honeymoon Suites X 7
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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.
Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, En-suite
Beds King beds
Other Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Heater
TV Television, M-Net, Local channels
Views Mountain
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Superior RoomsX 5
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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 from the lovely rooms furnished with king or twin beds and relax in our mountain wilderness.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Twin beds, King beds
Other Balcony/patio, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
TV Television, M-Net, Local channels
Views Mountain
Superior Rooms
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Standard Double/Twin Rooms x 21
Includes: All Meals
These rooms are set in lush gardens filled with birdsong. Each room has a choice of a king-size bed or twin beds and a patio.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities En-suite |
| Beds Twin beds, King beds |
| Other Balcony/patio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Heater |
| TV Television |
| Views Garden |
Standard Family Interleading Rooms x 10
Includes: All Meals
These rooms offer beautiful views of the lush garden landscapes with a vibrant mix of indigenous planting, filled with the sounds of birdlife. The rooms are furnished with either king, single or bunk beds and guests can relax on the patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities En-suite |
| Beds Bunk beds, Single beds, King beds |
| Other Heater, Balcony/patio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms |
| TV Television |
| Views Garden |
Standard Family Rooms x 8
Includes: All Meals
These rooms offer beautiful views of the lush garden landscapes with a vibrant mix of indigenous plants and birdlife. The rooms are furnished with either king, single or bunk beds and guests can relax on the patio to soak up the sun and enjoy the mountain splendour.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities En-suite |
| Beds Single beds, King beds |
| Other Heater, Balcony/patio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms |
| TV Television |
| Views Garden |
Superior & Honeymoon Suites x 7
Includes: All Meals
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.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, En-suite |
| Beds King beds |
| Other Fireplace, Balcony/patio, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer |
| TV Television, M-Net, Local channels |
| Views Mountain |
Superior Rooms x 5
Includes: All Meals
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 from the lovely rooms furnished with king or twin beds and relax in our mountain wilderness.
Features available
| Bathroom Facilities En-suite |
| Beds Twin beds, King beds |
| Other Balcony/patio, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer |
| TV Television, M-Net, Local channels |
| Views Mountain |
The Cavern
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*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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