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GETAWAY THE RESORT OF steeped in history, enveloped in
a pristine natural environment
and a playground for young
Many Happy and old. The Cavern welcomes
and nurtures families, it can be
a quiet retreat for couples or
an energetic getaway for those
Returns seeking time in the hills.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of
activities and attractions. There
are daily guided morning hikes
and horse rides to many beauty
spots, including bushman
paintings, the infamous Cannibal
Cavern and the one-and-only
Silent Woman. The energetic can
tackle the Big5Hike, enjoy a day
trek to the Tugela Gorge or climb
to the top of the Amphitheatre.
he word "holiday" seems to A swimming pool, tennis courts,
Thave become synonymous MTB trails and dams for trout
with sweltering beach vacations, fishing extend the offering.
swimming and sun-tanning. And
though that certainly is one of Under the canopy of the Fern
my favourite types of holidays, Forest, there is the gorgeous
winter travels have their own Forest Retreat Spa. It is a tranquil
enchantment. escape with an extensive range
of treatments and excellent, well-
So how does one escape the qualified therapists.
hustle and bustle and recharge?
Where can one find activity The resort has standard and
and fun within a natural superior accommodation. Rooms
environment with many options are set in landscaped gardens
for everyone? There is a place in where a mix of vibrant indigenous
the Northern berg, just 350km plants attracts hundreds of birds
from Gauteng . . . and the evenings are filled with
the sounds of crickets, frogs and
The Cavern is in the Northern other friendly creatures.
Drakensberg, nestled below
rugged sandstone cliffs adjacent An escape from the hustle and
to the Amphitheatre World bustle of life and something to do
Heritage Site. It is a unique place, for the whole family.
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