Aasvoëlkrans Cave
Aasvoelkrans Cave accommodates 8 people and is approximately 3.9 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. This is a relatively easy hike. The cave itself is a "double-storey" cave and slee…
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Bannerman Cave
Bannerman Cave lies in Lesotho behind Bannerman Face. It faces south and has a fairly narrow entrance. The approaches include Bannerman Pass, Hubi Pass and Langalibalele Pass. The cave is a …
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This cave is located in the Injisuthi (translated as valley of the well-fed dog) valley and is a 5-hour hike from the Injisuthi camp. The cave is fenced so cannot be accessed without a guide…
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Caracal Cave
Caracal Cave easily accommodates 8 people and is approximately 5.2 km from the Highmoor Reserve parking area. This is a relatively easy hike to the Cave and a bit of a climb back to the park…
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Cowl Cave is a high-mountain shelter near the saddle between Champagne Castle and Monks Cowl, with wide mountain views. The approach from Keith Bush Camp includes steep terrain and exposed t…
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Dead Dog Cave is a sandstone overhang over 100 metres long. Explore the Injisuthi area: The Injisuthi area offers day walks and longer journeys through steep valleys and high mountain countr…
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Dinosaur Cave
This cave has dinosaur footprints and its exact location is thus not shown. Explore the Injisuthi area: The Injisuthi area offers day walks and longer journeys through steep valleys and high…
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Eagle cave is in the Monks Cowl area and is a high overhang cave in Eagle Gorge. Explore the Monks Cowl area: Monks Cowl provides access to grassland, waterfalls and the mountain country of …
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Fergy's Cave
This cave is close to a river and found on the route towards Centenary Hut. Explore the Injisuthi area: The Injisuthi area offers day walks and longer journeys through steep valleys and high…
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Giant's Cave
Giants cave is on your left going up Giants Castle Pass. Higher up to your right is Giants Cave 2. Explore the Giants Castle area: The Giant’s Castle area combines the Bushman’s River valley…
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Giants Cave 2 is on your right going up Giants pass. Explore the Giants Castle area: The Giant’s Castle area combines the Bushman’s River valley with open grassland and the high escarpment. …
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Giants Summit Cave is on your right at the top of Giants pass. Explore the Giants Castle area: The Giant’s Castle area combines the Bushman’s River valley with open grassland and the high es…
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Grindstone Cave
The Grindstone caves form a row of 5 caves along about 1 kilometre of sandstone cliffs, about a 2 hour walk from Injisuthi camp in pre-flood conditions. There are 2 painted caves with worn i…
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Hospitalspruit Cave / Knuffel’s Shelter
Hospitalspruit Cave, also known as Knuffel’s Shelter, is in the Monks Cowl area. It has a level floor. Explore the Monks Cowl area: Monks Cowl provides access to grassland, waterfalls and th…
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Injisuthi Summit Cave (Upper)
Injisuthi Summit Cave lies at about 3289m. It offers good shelter and far-reaching mountain views. Explore the Injisuthi area: The Injisuthi area offers day walks and longer journeys through…
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Jarateng Cave
Jarateng Cave is in the Giant’s Castle area. Picture credit: Dylan Harris. The cave is deep and wide but fairly low, with room for up to 8 people. The sloping entrance and small overhang pro…
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Junction Cave
Junction Cave is in the Injisuthi area, a little bit further along from Marble Baths Cave. This cave is no longer shown on maps and should be avoided because of flood danger. Explore the Inj…
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Lower Injisuthi Cave
Lower Injisuthi Cave has level sleeping areas beneath a sheltered overhang. Overnight stays need to be arranged with the reserve. See our Injisuthi flood-damage update for important access i…
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Main Caves at Giant's Castle
Main Caves is in the Giants Castle area. This painted shelter is easily accessed and is a short walk from the Giants Castle camp. The site is fenced and guided tours commence at the cave ent…
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Marble Baths Cave
Injisuthi and Marble Baths access note — 2 November 2026: Our dated flood update records MBC Mountain Backpackers Club’s report of bridge restrictions and major changes around Marble Baths a…
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Marble Baths Cave (Annex)
Injisuthi and Marble Baths access note — 2 November 2026: Our dated flood update records MBC Mountain Backpackers Club’s report of bridge restrictions and major changes around Marble Baths a…
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Nkosazana Cave / Inkosazana
Nkosazana Cave / Inkosazana lies on the escarpment above Monks Cowl, beyond the top of Gray’s Pass. Damp patches can reduce the sleeping space, so check recent conditions when arranging an o…
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Spare Rib Cave
Spare Rib Cave is about 1.6km from Bannerman Hut on the way towards Bannerman Pass. The rocky, uneven entrance needs care, and the cave has mountain views. The cave is often wet in summer. B…
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Stable Cave
Stable Cave is a large shelter near the top of Verkykerskop in the Monks Cowl area. It has a level floor with room for up to 12 people. Explore the Monks Cowl area: Monks Cowl provides acces…
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