Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa

Spa Facilities

Guests are invited to unwind within these stunning surroundings while enjoying the relaxing spa treatments that are on offer at this on- site Spa. The 'Forest Retreat Spa' can be found on the edge of the Cavern’s beautiful Fern Forest, an ecosystem steeped in history. About 200 000 years ago, during a warm wet period, Afro-montane forest stretched all the way from the equatorial East African highlands to the Cape, covering most of the eastern half of South Africa.

Spa treatments

Guests are invited to unwind within these stunning surroundings while enjoying the relaxing spa treatments that are on offer at this on- site Spa. The 'Forest Retreat Spa' can be found on the edge of the Cavern’s beautiful Fern Forest, an ecosystem steeped in history. About 200 000 years ago, during a warm wet period, Afro-montane forest stretched all the way from the equatorial East African highlands to the Cape, covering most of the eastern half of South Africa.

Walking & Hiking

THE WATERFALL

TIME: 1 hour return
DISTANCE: 1 km return
TERRAIN: Easy path

THE CAVERN GROTTO

THE FERN FOREST

BUSHBUCK RIDGE AND NATURAL POOL

CANNIBAL CAVERN

SUGAR LOAF

LITTLE HUT AND MILLS GAP

METSI MATSI RIVER

THE DIAMOND

THE SILENT WOMAN VIA JACKAL HILL

CAMEL'S HUMP

Swimming

The Hotel has an on - site swimming pool as well as being surrounded by close by rivers to which can also swim in.

Trout fishing

Guests may fish for trout in the resort's five well stocked dams.

Children activities

Activities for children:

• Shorter Morning walks
• Pony Rides
• Croquet, Putting, a Jungle Gym & Trampoline at the Tennis Courts
• Kiddies’ Nail Treatment
• Picnic at the Natural Pool
• Canoeing on Darter Dam
• Fishing at Charleswood Dam
• Afternoon Activity at 3pm
• Swimming Pool & Slippery Slide
• Paddling in the Putterill’s Stream

Parent information

Dining at The Cavern

Children under the age of 7 are catered for in the children’s dining room. Nannies are available during all the adult meal times to look after little ones while parents enjoy some quality adult time together. Should your older children (7-10yrs) prefer to eat in this dining room, please pop into Reception so that the kitchen can ensure that there is enough food prepared.

The Playroom

Nannies are trained to look after little ones during all the adult meal times. Please assist our staff by checking children in and out of the playroom. Please introduce your child to the nanny before leaving the playroom. The activities that are available include colouring, puzzle-making, play-dough fun and construction activities on the carpet. Out of doors there is a chalk-board, a sandpit and a few swings. DVDs can also be played but we do encourage children to eat before putting on the movies.

Meal Times

• Children’s Meal Times:

            Breakfast 07:30 – 08:00 Lunch 12:30 – 13:00 Dinner 17:30 – 18:00

• Adult Meal Times: Breakfast 07:30 – 09:00 Lunch 12:30 – 14:00 Dinner 18:30 – 20:00

Puréed food

There is a selection of puréed vegetables in the freezer in the playroom. If your baby requires them, please don’t hesitate to help yourself or ask a nanny for assistance. 

Hiring Nannies

Nannies are available for hire outside of the meal times however the sessions will last 2 hours and there is then a pro-rata charge thereafter. Full-time nannies (8 hours per day) can be arranged.

Planned Weekly Activities

• Face Painting just outside the playroom
• Marshmallow Braai outside the Cave Bar

Workshops and events

• Birding and Nature weekends
• Star gazing  
• Photographic workshops
• Botanical Art courses
• Cavern Trekking week
• Cavern bowling
• Painting workshop
• Bridge workshop
• Spionkop Battlefield Tour
• Adventure Hiking weekends
• Festive weekend break
• Wild Flower weekend
• Royal Drakensberg Mountain Bike Challenge