Fern Forest

** Fern Forest. This enchanting spot is well worth a visit. It is situated just west of the hotel lake on the slopes of the Little Berg. Allow an hour's walk each way. Cross the dam wall at the Drakensberg Sun and make your way through the grounds of the old Cathkin Park hotel or, alternatively follow the path just below Emfuleni, which leads to the Sun hotel. Cross the river before the hotel and do the lakeside walk to the old hotel where you will see the signposts. This is also the start of the Grotto hike via Barry's grave. This hike winds all along the river. There are two waterfalls you encounter. The first is small and the pathway leads up the right or the left next to the fall. The second is much larger and here it appears that you have reached the end of the road. However, on the right of the fall there is a pathway which leads up to the top of the ridge then turn back to the right and eventually it gets you way above the valley with a beautiful view of the peaks and the valley.