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Garden Castle

Caves in the Garden Castle area.

Corncob Cave

Corncob Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Corncob Cave (named so after corncobs were found at the cave) is near the top of Walkers Pass and almost level in height to Isicatula Peak.
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Curtain Cave

Curtain Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

This cave has a large deep overhang and is 40m from Wave cave.
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Engagement Cave

Engagement Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Enough space for 2 people, found 190m up the valley from Seeping Beauty Cave.
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Fun Cave

Fun Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Only 20m from Verkyker cave Fun Cave has a narrow sloping overhang that is large enough to sleep 12.
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John's Cave

John's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

John's Cave is in the Garden Castle area below Little Bamboo Mountain. This caves name is given by Dave Sclanders in memory of John C. Durno (junior) who died in 1933 at 15 years of age.
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Langalibalele Cave

Langalibalele Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Langalibalele Cave is in Garden Castle near the base of Langaibalele Peak. No camping is permitted due to the cave having Bushman Paintings. The exact location has not been shown.
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Mashai Shelter

Mashai Shelter

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Located in Garden Caslte as the top of Mashai Pass this small 2 man shelter may offer a little protection from the elements.
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Mzimkhulu Cave

Mzimkhulu Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mzimkhulu Cave is in the Garden Castle area on the route followed up Mzimkhulu Pass.
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Mzimude Caves

Mzimude Caves

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mzimude caves is in the Garden Castle area. Their are 3 caves all in very close vicinity to eachother. The caves offer good shelter and have a level floor.
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Pillar Cave

Pillar Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Pillar Cave is in the Garden Castle area.
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Pillar Cave (Annex)

Pillar Cave (Annex)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Pillar Cave Annex is in the Garden Castle area, about 250m from Pillar cave.
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Rob's Cave

Rob's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rob's Cave is in the Garden Castle area in the Hidden Valley area. The cave has a large overhang providing good shelter. The floor is only level in some areas for sleeping.
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Sandleni Cave

Sandleni Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sandleni Cave is in the Garden Castle area and is positioned just below Sandleni Cave. This is a big cave ad offers great protection from the elements.
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Secret Cave

Secret Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Secret Cave is in the Garden Castle area in Secret Valley. The cave has a level floor and provides good protection from the wind and rain.
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Sherry Cave (New)

Sherry Cave (New)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sherry Cave (New) is in the Garden Castle area. To get to this cave a small ledge needs to be walked along so care needs to be taken. The cave has a level floor and will protect you from rain.
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Sherry Cave (Old)

Sherry Cave (Old)

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Sherry Cave (Old) is in the Garden Castle area. This is a small cave/boulder overhang and will fit 2 people only.
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Sleeping Beauty Cave

Sleeping Beauty Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An easy 2 hour hike over 3.7 km with a total uphill of 377m. The cave is huge and offers excellent protection from bad weather. The last section on the way to the cave is up some wooden steps.There is enough flat sections in the cave to sleep 10 people comfortably. The video by Patrik Kjellgren @patttrici shows how bi ...
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Stealth Cave

Stealth Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Stealth Cave is in the Garden Castle area, 380m from the top of Bollard Pass.
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Verkyker Cave

Verkyker Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Verkyker Cave is in the Garden Castle area, very near to Fun Cave on the other side of the stream. The cave floor is uneven and exposed to bad weather.
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Wave Cave

Wave Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Wave Cave is in the Garden Castle area, it gets its name from the wave shape of the overhang. The cave is near Curtain Cave. The cave has some level floor areas and does not offer good shelter from the elements.
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Whyte's Cave

Whyte's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Whyte's Cave is in the Garden Castle area, accessible from either Garden Castle or Bushman's Nek. The cave has a level floor and provides faily good protection from bad weather.
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Wilson's Cave

Wilson's Cave

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Wilsons Cave is in the Garden Castle area. The cave has a large overhang and provides good shelter from the elements.
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