Cavern Resort & Spa - Bergville

3rd-generation family-run resort in the Northern Drakensberg UNESCO World Heritage Site

Accommodation & Grounds

Cavern Resort & Spa offers standard and superior rooms with garden views, patios, and en-suite bathrooms; some superior rooms include a seating area and fireplace. The resort sits on over 75 years of family history within a renowned conservation area, surrounded by indigenous fern forests and over 195 bird species. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide, tennis court, and bowling green, all set among well-kept gardens.

Dining & Meals

The daily rate includes three meals: a set-menu breakfast and dinner, plus a buffet-style light lunch, with morning and afternoon tea served daily. The on-site restaurant serves South African cuisine and provides a children's menu, while the bar offers wine and champagne for purchase. Packed lunches are available for guests heading out on day hikes, and the kitchen caters to dietary needs upon request.

Activities & Guided Hikes

Two guided morning hikes are included in the daily tariff, with trails ranging from moderate to hard difficulty that explore the Drakensberg foothills. The cavern drakensberg resort also provides horse riding, fly-fishing, mountain biking, and walking tours, plus a games room with billiards and darts. Evening entertainment includes stargazing and scheduled group activities led by the resort's entertainment staff.

Spa & Wellness

The Forest Retreat Spa offers massages (back, couples, foot, full body, head, neck) and body treatments using locally sourced organic products in treatment rooms with wooded valley views. Spa/wellness packages and couples massage are available, and the spa facilities include a relaxation area. The cavern resort and spa is an environmentally responsible spa that uses organic skincare products from the region.

Family & Children

The cavern drakensberg resort & spa provides a children's playground, pony rides, a kids' dining room with supervised meals, and an indoor play area with board games. Babysitting services are available for a surcharge, and kids' outdoor play equipment and a shallow end of the pool offer safe areas for younger guests. Scheduled group activities and indoor play areas keep children entertained while parents enjoy the spa or guided hikes.

• Location: Northern Drakensberg within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and conservation area
• Accommodation: Standard and superior rooms; some with fireplace and garden views
• Dining: Full board with 3 meals daily, children's menu, packed lunches
• Wellness: Forest Retreat Spa with organic treatments and massage packages
• Activities: Free guided hikes, horse riding, fly-fishing, tennis, waterslide
• Family: Kids' dining room, playground, pony rides, supervised activities
• History: Over 75 years of family ownership, third-generation management