PAID CONTENT FOR THE CARTE COLLECTIONPAID CONTENT FOR THE CARTE COLLECTION
The Carte Collection NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG, SOUTH AFRICA
The Northern Drakensberg is one of the world’s most striking mountain regions. With minimal development, it offers an immersive, unspoilt experience. Dramatic peaks and sweeping valleys create the perfect setting for hiking, mountain biking, trail running and horse-riding. Free from light and noise pollution, it’s a place of deep calm; home to hidden valleys, clear mountain streams, waterfalls, ancient forests and vast sandstone overhangs with rock art from the First People. The region is also home to wildlife such as eland, black wildebeest, mountain reedbuck and baboons. Over the past 85 years, the Carte family has
created three mindfully developed accommodation establishments. The Cavern Resort & Spa, established in 1941 by Bill and Ruth Carte, continues generations later to offer vibrant mountain holidays with guided morning walks and an inclusive rate. A range of rooms caters to families, couples and solo travellers. Blending old- world charm with modern comfort, the rooms are set within indigenous gardens and an expansive estate that invite both quiet reflection and warm
connection. The Forest Retreat Spa is world- renowned, set high within the canopy of the Fern Forest. The gentle gurgle of the river below blends with birdsong, creating a natural soundtrack that provides a deeply restorative spa experience. Sungubala Eco Camp is a self-catering retreat
nestled into the mountainside. Completely off- grid, it offers a peaceful escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the quiet rhythms of nature. Comfortable, well-equipped cottages are set within the mountain wilderness, allowing guests the freedom to move at their own pace and follow their own schedule. Montusi Mountain Lodge provides an elegant
experience for those in search of space, luxury and tranquillity. Each unit is a free-standing suite offering expansive mountain vistas from every window, while each meal is an individually plated masterpiece. The Montusi estate features gentler gradients for easier hikes and the understated luxury, combined with the warmth of the staff, creates an atmosphere of care and abundance that permeates every aspect of the guest experience.
DON’T MISS Trek to Camel’s Hump Peak at dawn and watch the landscape light up as the first rays of sunshine reach the ground
THIS IS PAID CONTENT. IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER (UK) OR THEIR EDITORIAL STAFFS.
45 Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Swimming pool • Spa • Games area • Tennis court
KEY ACTIVITIES • Hiking • Mountain biking • Horse-riding • Birdwatching
GET IN TOUCH •
carte-collection.co.za • +27 36 438 6270 (Cavern & Sungubala) • +27 36 438 6243 (Montusi) •
info@cavern.co.za •
info@montusi.co.za •
instagram.com/cavern.drakensberg •
instagram.com/ montusimountianlodge
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