West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2024-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Umlingo Travel PR is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa in South Africa, a founding member of KwaZulu-Natal’s brand new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve (NDNR).
The Cavern in the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Comprising 6,500 hectares, the new NDNR was officially founded on 18th April 2024 following many years of sweat and toil, successfully consolidating various tracts of land to create a single conservation corridor linking the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve in the Free State with the uKhahlamba/Maloti Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu-Natal, a World Heritage Site. The realisation of this dream is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most significant conservation achievements in recent years and a great win for biodiversity.
The Cavern is a family-friendly resort renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich heritage. Surrounded by indigenous forests and majestic mountain peaks, this charming hotel with Forest Spa offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Owned and run by Hilton and Megan Bedingham and Lesley Carte, the hotel was originally founded in 1941 by Megan’s Grandparents Bill and Ruth Carte. It has been a much-beloved mountain retreat for over 80 years, with many of its guests returning year after year, forging lasting friendships and creating unforgettable memories.
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa in South Africa
The Cavern provides a vibrant, immersive outdoor guest experience, best known for its choice of hikes, fishing and horse riding. Facilities also include tennis courts, lawn bowls, pony rides, canoeing trips on the dam as well as an outdoor children’s playground and games room with table tennis and various board games. Accommodation is on a Full Board basis with rates starting from R2,020 pp.
For adrenaline junkies, All Out Adventures is just 6km away with South Africa’s Fastest Cable Tour, a 20m Free Fall Bridge Swing, Forested Paint Ball, Bungee Bounce, The Zip Line, Flying Trapeze, Inspiring Adventure Courses, Quad Bike Tours and Mountain Bike Trails.
Sister camp, Sungubala Eco Camp, is also located nearby on a secluded farm, offering a unique self-catering experience for nature enthusiasts wanting to explore the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Boasting stunning views of the Sungubala Valley, this eco-friendly camp runs on solar power and gas, with its communal facilities including a boma, fire pit and swimming pool. Incredible value for money, celebrating life’s simple pleasures.
Sungubala Eco Camp Drakensberg
But what really sets The Cavern apart is the ethos behind it all. Three generations down the line, the owners remain committed to making sure tourism has a significant positive impact on both the surrounding ecosystem and their neighbouring communities. To watch a very heart-warming story, showing some of the many upliftment projects they support, please watch this video.
The Bedingham/Carte Cavern family
Claire Roadley, a long time fan of KwaZulu-Natal, is excited to work alongside the Bedingham/Carte family to elevate their international presence amongst both the trade and travellers, to showcase the magic of the ‘Berg. Stay tuned for exciting updates!