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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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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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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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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 lies near the top of Walkers Pass, at roughly the same height as Isicatula Peak. Its name comes from corncobs found at the shelter. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle…

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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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Cyprus Cave

Hike · Cave

Southern Drakensberg

uMkhomazi

Cyprus Cave is a stream-eroded overhang in the uMkhomazi area, with a pool in front. Its floor slopes towards the pool, and water comes over the lip above the cave. Heavy rain and flash floo…

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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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Engagement Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Enough space for 2 people, found 190m up the valley from Sleeping Beauty Cave. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drakensberg landscape, with hi…

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Fun Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Garden Castle

Fun Cave is roughly 20m from Verkyker Cave and with a narrow, sloping overhang with space for 12 people. Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drak…

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Gargoyle Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Gargoyle Cave is a boulder shelter about 700m west of Tarn Cave, at roughly the same altitude. The two are separate shelters. Explore the Bushman’s Nek area: Read our Bushman’s Nek Nature Re…

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Glade Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Glade Cave is beyond Weaver Cave, near the Mzimkhulwana River. Confirm water availability before relying on it. Explore the Cobham area: Cobham’s landscape includes the Pholela River, grassl…

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Goats Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Bushmans Nek

Goats Cave is at the top of Lammergeier Pass. The views from the cave are stunning. The overhang is low and the cave is often used by goats, so the floor can be soiled. Carry suitable altern…

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Gorge Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

Gorge Cave is near Spectacle Cave. It is very small. Explore the Cobham area: Cobham’s landscape includes the Pholela River, grasslands and sandstone formations below the high escarpment. Th…

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Gxalingenwa Cave

Cave

Southern Drakensberg

Cobham

A deep overhang and wide valley views make this a memorable cave, although shelter depends on the wind direction. Water usually runs in the stream below and beside the cave in summer; check …

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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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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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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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