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Aasvoëlkrans Cave

Cave · Waterfall or Pool

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

Aasvoëlkrans Cave has sleeping space for 8 people and lies about 3.9 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. The shelter has two levels, with the lower cave normally used for sleeping. Th…

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Ash Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

A three hour hike from Lotheni camp. The cave sleeps 6. Explore the Lotheni area: Lotheni lies in a secluded part of the southern Drakensberg along the Lotheni River. Its walking routes expl…

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Bannerman Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

Bannerman Cave lies in Lesotho behind Bannerman Face. It faces south and has a fairly narrow entrance. The approaches include Bannerman Pass, Hubi Pass and Langalibalele Pass. The cave is a …

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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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Bath Plug Cave

Cave · Rock Art

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Bath Plug Cave is located in the Cobham area. It's a large cave with bushman paintings, thus no camping is allowed. The cave is 4km from the Cobham Reserve. The cave name comes from the larg…

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Battle Cave

Cave · Rock Art

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

This cave is located in the Injisuthi (translated as valley of the well-fed dog) valley and is a 5-hour hike from the Injisuthi camp. The cave is fenced so cannot be accessed without a guide…

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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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Bird's Nest Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Bird’s Nest Cave is a long, narrow sandstone overhang with room for about 8 hikers. Wind and rain can reduce the dry sleeping space. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the…

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Bridge Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Found on the north side of the valley near the start of Nhlangeni Pass. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. Read our Vergelegen…

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Bushman's Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Bushman’s Cave faces north, with views towards Ngwangwe Peak and Walker’s Peak. The walk via Halfway/Slab Cave describes one approach to this shelter. Explore the Bushman’s Nek area: Read ou…

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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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Caracal Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Highmoor

Caracal Cave has sleeping space for 8 people and lies about 5.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. The return walk includes a climb back towards the parking area. The cave has a dust…

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Chameleon Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Chameleon Cave is near Venice Cave. Its high, shallow overhang leaves the sleeping area exposed to wind and rain, so it may offer little protection in bad weather. Explore the Cobham area: C…

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Corncob Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

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. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is p…

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Corner Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Corner Cave is an overhang in Mnweni with space for up to 8 people, although a full group may find the sleeping area cramped. Its position in a corner of the hillside gives the cave its fami…

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Cowl Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Monks Cowl

Cowl Cave is a high-mountain shelter near the saddle between Champagne Castle and Monks Cowl, with wide mountain views. The approach from Keith Bush Camp includes steep terrain and exposed t…

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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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Curtain Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Curtain Cave has a large, deep overhang and lies about 40m from Wave Cave. They are separate shelters, so make sure an overnight booking names the cave you intend to use. Explore the Garden …

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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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Cyprus Cave

Cave · Hike

Southern Drakensberg

uMkhomazi

Cyprus cave was formed when the underlying soil was washed away by the stream that flows over the top into a pool in front of the cave. The cave is named after the cyprus grass which grows i…

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Cyprus Cave Annex

Hike · Cave

Southern Drakensberg

uMkhomazi

Cyprus Cave Annex is a separate overhang a few metres from Cyprus Cave. It is narrower and less sheltered than the main cave, so the two should not be treated as interchangeable overnight st…

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Dead Dog Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

Dead Dog Cave is a sandstone overhang over 100 metres long. Explore the Injisuthi area: The Injisuthi area offers day walks and longer journeys through steep valleys and high mountain countr…

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