ADVERTORIAL
Once upon a time …
IT STARTED WITH A LOVE LETTER AND GREW INTO A LIVING LEGACY WHERE NATURE, HERITAGE, AND HOSPITALITY FLOURISH ACROSS GENERATIONS.
When Bill Carte proposed to his beloved Ruth Blyth, he did so in a letter:“ Ruth, my darling, I plead as never before – put your trust in me, marry me and be my mate in building a home and farm second-to-none in South Africa.”
In October 1941, the newlyweds arrived in the majestic Drakensberg mountains and settled at the Cavern Guest Farm, a humble abode with no electricity nor running water, but with vast potential. Their vision was, as Bill wrote,“ to create beauty, to make the land more fertile, to make a living, and to leave the world a better place.” And so began the creation of a dream, which still blossoms.
Four generations later, their legacy continues: Three unique businesses are owned and managed by their five granddaughters. These thriving establishments are all different, yet each one provides rich experiences in extraordinary wilderness.
SUNGUBALA ECO CAMP
Tucked away in the deep and quiet ambit of nature, is Sungubala Eco Camp. Overlooking a peaceful valley on a secluded mountain farm, here you immerse yourself in the purity of wild spaces. It’ s for those who enjoy preparing their own meals, hiking and relaxing in the simplicity of natural settings.
THE CAVERN RESORT AND SPA
The Cavern Resort and Spa is a place where generations of families have bonded, friendships flourish, and memories are made. Fully catered, with activities from fly-fishing to mountain biking, board games to horse-riding, it’ s for those wanting to spend time together.
MONTUSI MOUNTAIN LODGE
For space, luxury and tranquillity, Montusi Mountain Lodge is an array of free-standing suites, nestled in landscaped gardens with private and breath-taking views of mountains and grassy plains. Here you unwind at your own pace, where every detail has been designed for comfort.
A PROMISE KEPT
Thanks to over 80 years of the family’ s commitment to removing invader species, this gentle and fertile valley is a fine neighbour to the Amphitheatre World Heritage Site, the Tugela Gorge and the Tugela Falls( the world’ s highest waterfall).
It is a place where time slows down … a place where you can sink into nature. It is The Great Outdoors.
36 INBOUND SA / MAY 2026