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Barker's Chalet

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Barker's Chalet is a large overhang overlooking a wooded gorge with a stream below. Its proximity to Cathedral Peak Hotel means the area can be busy during the day, so privacy may be limited…

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Bell Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Bell Cave has mountain views and a fairly level floor, but little protection from wind and rain. The Bell Traverse route passes through much more demanding mountain terrain than the cave’s s…

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Bellevue Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

A small cave on the Mlambonja pass offering some shelter. It is not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has…

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Bellevue Cave (Annex)

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

A small cave on the Mlambonja pass offering some shelter. It is not often used as Twins Cave is far better close by. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has…

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Cannibal Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Cannibal Cave is in the Royal Natal area of the Drakensberg. Cannibal Cave in the past was occupied by Bushmen and more recently by refugees of Shaka Zulu wars. Explore the Royal Natal area:…

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Corner Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Corner Cave is in the Mnweni area. This cave can sleep 8 people and offers good protection from bad weather. The cave has no official name and has thus been called Corner Cave. From a distan…

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Crow's Nest Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Royal Natal

Crows Nest Cave is found on Crows Nest Peak near Mont-Aux-Sources in the Drakensberg. Explore the Royal Natal area: Royal Natal offers valley and foothill walks beneath the Amphitheatre, as …

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Cycad Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Cycad Cave lies in Mnweni on the approach towards Ifidi Pass. Visiting the cave is a different outing from climbing the high pass, which lies farther into the mountains.

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Didima Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Didima Cave is on the escarpment in the Cathedral Peak area. Water is described as just over 1km away, so allow for carrying it to the cave and check recent flow before relying on the source…

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Drip Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Drip Cave lies a few hundred metres down from Bell Cave. Its shallow overhang and uneven floor leave limited sleeping space and make it a poor choice in bad weather. Explore the Cathedral Pe…

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Easter Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Easter Cave is between Ntonjelana Pass and Easter Pass (Christmas Pass). About 200m up and North after climbing to the top of Easter Pass. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak…

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Forest Shelter

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Forest Shelter offers excellent shelter; however, it is not a very level cave. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has walking options ranging from short ou…

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Gravel Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

Gravel Cave is in Didima Gorge fairly close to Poacher's and Forest Cave. Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has walking options ranging from short outings…

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Icidi Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Icidi Cave is found 310m above Icidi pass towards Icidi Crown (North Easterly direction) along a long rock band.

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Icidi Pass Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

A small cave just before the top of Icidi Pass on the left side of the pass. You would be better of hiking about 360m further towards Icidi Cave itself.

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Ifidi Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Ifidi Cave can be difficult to locate. This large cave can accommodate at least 6 people and offers reasonable shelter. There is enough space to put up a tent if needed. The views from the c…

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Ifidi Cave (Annex)

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Ifidi Cave Annex is a separate shelter from the main Ifidi Cave, with room for about 4 people. The main cave lies about 280m farther to the south-east. The nearby overhangs can be confusing …

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Lamb Skull Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Lamb Skull Cave is in the Mnweni area about 380m from the top of Pins Pass. The cave has a flat floor and offers reasonable protection from bad weather.

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Ledges Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Ledges Cave offers magnificent views over Mnweni. The short approach is exposed above a substantial drop. Keep away from the edge and assess the conditions and your ability carefully before …

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