Injisuthi Nature Reserve
Injisuthi is cradled between the Delmhlwazini and Old Woman streams at the head of the Injisuthi Valley, surrounded by Cathkin Peak, Monks Cowl and Champagne Castle. Injisuthi is a central pivot to the variety of hiking trails that lead across the mountains, north to Cathedral Peak and south to Giant's Castle.
The Mdedelelo Wilderness Area, just north of the camp, is a unique wild and remote mountain wilderness without any direct human impacts. Hikers can overnight in one of three nearby caves, the Lower and Upper Injisuthi Caves and Grindstone Cave. Mountain huts are also used as overnight stops on longer hiking trails in the mountains.
Listing Details
-29.118453, 29.440014
Accommodation - Cabins
Fifteen four-bedded fully self-contained cabins each consisting of two bedrooms, a lounge/diningroom, bathroom, toilet and kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stove are available. Visitors are required do their own cooking and washing up.
Electricity is available between 17:30- 22:00 only and there are no plug points available. There is also one eight-bed fully self-contained cabin with a braai facility.
There are also three two-bedded safari-tents. Visitors must supply their own linen, bedding, cutlery and crockery. There is also a communal TV room and coffee shop available.
Campsites / Caravan Sites
A camping ground with hot and cold water ablution facilities is available and can accommodate a total of 120 people in 20 sites.
Caves/Wilderness Area
Five caves; the Lower Injisuthi, Upper Injisuthi, Grindstone, Marble Baths and Wonder Valley Caves are ideal overnight stops for hikers. Cooking may only be done on portable gas equipment whilst in the wilderness area.
NB: No fires allowed
Hikers must also please remember that only official overnight camps stops may be used. Spades and trowels must be carried for toilet use.
Walks into the Mdedelo Wilderness Area, adjacent to the camp, are incredibly scenic.
Guided walks to the Battle Cave, famous for its San Rock art, are booked in advance and is limited to a minimum of four and a maximum of 20 people.
Trout Fishing
There are several kilometres of trout water for fishing. Trout anglers are required to pay a daily rod fee, which can be paid at the camp office. Please note that only recognized trout fishing tackle and techniques are permitted. Season closed 1 April- 1 September.
by
Lorraine Murphy