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Icidi Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Icidi Cave lies in a long overhanging rock band above Icidi Pass in Mnweni. The main sleeping floor is fairly level, while adjoining areas can become wet in summer. The small Icidi Pass Cave…

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Icidi Pass Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Icidi Pass Cave is a small shelter near the top of Icidi Pass. The larger Icidi Cave is a separate overhang in the rock band. Finding the correct shelter can be difficult in mist, so carry s…

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Ifidi Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Ifidi Cave is a long, relatively shallow overhang with space for at least 6 people on the main sleeping floor. It can be exposed to wind, and finding the correct overhang requires careful na…

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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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Irish Cave

Cave

Lesotho

Sehlabathebe National Park

Irish Cave is a hollowed-out rock shelter in Lesotho, roughly 1.8km from Tarn Cave. It has an opening in the middle but still offers space for 6 people. GPS Coordinates kindly updated by Der…

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Jarateng Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Giants Castle

Jarateng Cave is in the Giant’s Castle area. Picture credit: Dylan Harris. The cave is deep and wide but fairly low, with room for up to 8 people. The sloping entrance and small overhang pro…

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John's Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

John's Cave is in the Garden Castle area below Little Bamboo Mountain. The cave was named by Dave Sclanders in memory of John C. Durno (junior) who died in 1933 at 15 years of age. Explore t…

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Jubilee Cave

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Mnweni (Amangwane)

Jubilee Cave is in the Mnweni area Explore the Mnweni area: Mnweni’s valleys, caves and high passes form part of the Amangwane community area, outside the World Heritage Site. Read our Mnwen…

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Junction Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

Junction Cave is a former shelter in the Injisuthi area beyond Marble Baths Cave. It was severely damaged by an earlier flood and is not a suitable overnight stop. Do not plan a camping itin…

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Kaula Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Vergelegen

Kaula Cave is in the Vergelegen area. The cave is large and the floor is relatively flat. Explore the Vergelegen area: Vergelegen forms part of the southern Drakensberg mountain landscape. R…

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Lakes Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Lakes Cave is a spacious overhang about 12km from Cobham. It can sleep up to 8 people in dry conditions, although 2 would need to use the upper ledge. A river is below the cave and the views…

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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. Explore the Mnweni area: Mnweni’s val…

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Lammergeier Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Lammergeier Cave in Bushmans Nek has a particularly long overhang. It lies on the Lammergeier Pass route. The cave has room for up to 12 people. Arrange an overnight booking with Ezemvelo be…

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Langalibalele Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Langalibalele Cave is in the Garden Castle area near the base of Langalibalele Peak. It contains San rock art, and overnight camping is not permitted. Visits need the appropriate reserve and…

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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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Lotheni Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

Lotheni Cave lies near the top of the mountain between the Lotheni Gully and Lotheni South pass routes. This small shelter has room for about 4 people. Explore the Lotheni area: Lotheni lies…

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Lower Injisuthi Cave

Cave

Central Drakensberg

Injisuthi

Lower Injisuthi Cave has level sleeping areas beneath a sheltered overhang. Overnight stays need to be arranged with the reserve. See our Injisuthi flood-damage update for important access i…

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Lower Ndumeni Cave 1

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

The Lower Ndumeni Caves are a nearby pair in the Thuthumi Pass area, separate from the upper caves on Ndumeni Dome. Each lower cave has room for about 4 people, though bad weather can reduce…

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Lower Ndumeni Cave 2

Cave

Northern Drakensberg

Cathedral Peak

The two Lower Ndumeni Caves lie about 35m apart in the Thuthumi Pass area, with room for about 4 people in each. They are separate from the upper caves on Ndumeni Dome, so take care to book …

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Lynx Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Lotheni

Lynx Cave lies between Hlathimbe Pass and Mlahlangubo Pass, about 70 metres below the escarpment top. It has a level floor, but summer damp can leave little dry sleeping space. Explore the L…

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