The most common route to reach the cave from Bushman's Nek reserve is Tarn Cave Pass.
You cross the Ngwangwane River 3 times in the first 1km. The path is relatively flat for the first 4.5 kms till you reach Cedric’s Pool. The easy to follow path from Cedric's Pool is steep in places but manageable and at one section about 2 kms from Cedric's Pools you have a 2m ledge to go up, you may need to hoist your backpacks up and scramble up the rock face.
At the top of the ridge you will encounter a large rock formation with a small hole through it. The path to Tarn Cave continues to your right, passing a very large tarn on your left. The path becoms less distinct and more difficult to follow at this point. You are less than 250 metres from the cave which is situated just in front and to the right of you towards the escarpment and the vista looking onto the Devil’s Knuckles.
