Snakes are not confined to the tropical lowlands and are actually quite common in the Berg. They are often seen at The Cavern, causing something between fascination and alarm among visitors. Nearly all are harmless. Most frequent, especially in the garden, is the Natal Green Snake. It is pure bright green. It sometimes zooms across […]
Daphne and Dave were at The Cavern Resort in the Drakensberg recently to do a quick trip around our Khanyisela Project crèches and pre-schools. They took the opportunity to issue jerseys, hats and mittens which were knitted and sent to The Cavern Resort & Spa by the Rotary Club of Retford. The weather this time
N3TC Royal Drakensberg MTB Challenge 2 & 3 June 2012 Note! this was the 2012 race report. Please visit our new website for the current race information: www.royaldrakmtb.co.za The 2012 Royal Drakensberg MTB Challenge weekend in the Drakensberg was once again a huge success. Accommodation in the Drakensberg was provided by the various options in
Whilst staying at accommodation in the Drakensberg you are normally blissfully unaware of the nocturnal animals roaming the veld and indigenous Drakensberg forests. The Cavern is an ideal place in the Drakensberg to get to meet some of our nocturnal friends. Recently we have placed some cameras in our Fern Forest. Despite having been living
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
