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King's View Cave

King's View Cave

Self Catering in Eastern CapeEastern Cape

King's View Cave

Self Catering in Eastern CapeEastern Cape
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Capacity 4
Children Min age: 14
Sleeping areas 2
Check in 14:00 to 15:00

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Check out 10:00
King's View Cave is situated in the mountains of Aliwal North, Flaauwkraal, providing a natural cave experience. Surrounded by picturesque terrain, it offers guests a delightful view while enjoying the seclusion and comfort of the cave.

The accommodation includes a bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed and a double bed in the common area. Additionally, the bedroom features an en-suite bathroom equipped with a toilet and shower.

Within the common area, guests can unwind on cosy lounge couches while taking in the breathtaking view. The kitchen is equipped with a gas-powered stove, oven, and fridge-freezer for guests' convenience.

King's View Cave offers panoramic views of King's Crown and Queen's Crown mountains, as well as the Kraai River. Guests can partake in various activities such as fishing, hiking, and bird watching, including the opportunity to spot majestic birds like the fish eagle, vultures, and the white cross eagle. Another cave on the farm also showcases beautiful Boesman's art.
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King's View Cave is situated in the mountains of Aliwal North, Flaauwkraal, providing a natural cave experience. Surrounded by picturesque terrain, it offers guests a delightful view while enjoying the seclusion and comfort of the cave.

The accommodation includes a bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed and a double bed in the common area. Additionally, the bedroom features an en-suite bathroom equipped with a toilet and shower.

Within the common area, guests can unwind on cosy lounge couches while taking in the breathtaking view. The kitchen is equipped with a gas-powered stove, oven, and fridge-freezer for guests' convenience.

King's View Cave offers panoramic views of King's Crown and Queen's Crown mountains, as well as the Kraai River. Guests can partake in various activities such as fishing, hiking, and bird watching, including the opportunity to spot majestic birds like the fish eagle, vultures, and the white cross eagle. Another cave on the farm also showcases beautiful Boesman's art.
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Features

Braai Area
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Reviews (18)

18 guests' feedback
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Value for money
9
Service
9
Safety
9.2
Chantel S
With partner
10
"Wow, it is amazing."

After turning off the tar road, it is a substantial drive along a very scenic gravel road to arrive at the farmhouse. When we arrived at the farmhouse, we received a very warm welcome and assistance with storing our trailer on the farm. We were directed to the cave by our hosts. Although the drive to the cave was quite rough, it is possible without a 4x4, but plenty of ground clearance and a diffloc combined with experience is essential. A high 4-wheel drive vehicle with a diffloc would be the ideal choice for this terrain and will leave you less concerned about how you will be getting out of there after your stay. Arriving at the cave is a breath-taking experience; the view is amazing, and the sheer cliff drop-offs even more so. The cave itself is fantastic, with great care given to all the details. We found the cave perfectly clean and tidy with all the essentials needed for your stay. Walking through the sliding door onto the veranda is mind-blowing, and although it is a 75m sheer drop, there is a secure handrailing which will leave you quite comfortable at that height. We are regular travellers and are always on the lookout for unusual places to visit. This cave is one of the most spectacular and unusual visits we have had. For the hiker, there are endless opportunities, and for the 4x4 enthusiast, there is an 18km trail which will not disappoint. In a nutshell, we found this to be great value for money and an all-round awesome experience. We will definitely be visiting the cave again and would like to give a big thank you to our wonderful hosts.
Apr 2024
Christo V
With partner
3.6
"Wonderful accommodation but no handrailings on access."

The accommodation at the cave is first class but we had to turn back due to safety concerns with the access walkway to the cave. The walkway is on a fairly narrow ledge adjacent to a very high cliff but no handrailing is provided between the cliff and the walkway. A railing is provided on one short section of the walkway, but it is provided on the wrong side of the walkway and not on the side of the cliff. The walkway is also fairly uneven which increases the chances of a person tripping and falling (which could be a fatal experience). We were able to reach the accommodation by walking very slowly and carefully and holding on to the rock face! However, we were unable to carry any of our luggage and food to the cave. The wind was also extremely strong and we had to cling with both hands to whatever holding place was available. We have requested a refund from the owners but were informed that their house rules do not allow persons with disabilities or children younger than 14 years at the cave. We should also have seen this on the photos. However, these house rules are only made available after arrival at the site and no warning is provided anywhere that the cave is unsuitable for infirm persons. No photos are provided of the access walkway to the cave. A further issue that luckily did not affect us, is that the road to the site does require a vehicle with offroading capabilities as well as a driver that has experience with offroading. We would not recommend it for anyone with a soft-roader. There should be a warning that makes it clear to visitors that the cave is only suitable for persons with vehicles with offroading capabilities and not for infirm or older persons, persons with disabilities or young children. Photos should be provided showing the condition of the access road as well as the walkway to the cave.
Mar 2024
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Farm Kraaihol Junction, Aliwal North, Flaauwkraal, 9750, Eastern Cape
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Room arrangements

Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Double Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet

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More than 1 month
before check-in
50% deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks
before check-in
25% deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks
before check-in
0% deposit refunded
Features
Braai Area
Facilities
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Pets by Arrangement
  • Self Catering
Activities Onsite
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Swimming
Activities Nearby
  • Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Mountain Biking
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
Payments Accepted Onsite
  • Cash
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • En suite
  • Shower
Unit Facilities
  • Down duvets
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchenette
  • Lounge area
Appliances
  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Stove
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Price Includes
Rates are displayed on a self-catering basis.
Breakage Deposit
A refundable breakage deposit of R350 is payable directly to the establishment.

Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 15:00
Check-out: 10:00
House rules
The cave is reachable by a 4x4 or 4x2 vehicle with a differential lock.
Please note that the cave is accessible on a walkway which has a steel pipe for guests.
The guests are required to sign an Indemnity Form to confirm this.
If you have any physical limitations or disabilities, please reach out to the host for assistance
Capacity: 4 Number of rooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Queen Bed
Area 1 Sleeps 2
1 x Double Bed
Bathroom 1 En-suite
Shower, Toilet
King's View Cave is situated in the mountains of Aliwal North, Flaauwkraal, providing a natural cave experience. Surrounded by picturesque terrain, it offers guests a delightful view while enjoying the seclusion and comfort of the cave.

The accommodation includes a bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed and a double bed in the common area. Additionally, the bedroom features an en-suite bathroom equipped with a toilet and shower.

Within the common area, guests can unwind on cosy lounge couches while taking in the breathtaking view. The kitchen is equipped with a gas-powered stove, oven, and fridge-freezer for guests' convenience.

King's View Cave offers panoramic views of King's Crown and Queen's Crown mountains, as well as the Kraai River. Guests can partake in various activities such as fishing, hiking, and bird watching, including the opportunity to spot majestic birds like the fish eagle, vultures, and the white cross eagle. Another cave on the farm also showcases beautiful Boesman's art.
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