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Injisuthi to Centenary Hut and Marble Baths Cave

Region
Central Drakensberg
Area
Injisuthi
Type
Overnight
Injisuthi to Centenary Hut and Marble Baths Cave

Trail facts

Distance (km)
33.3
Walking time (hrs)
19
Difficulty
Difficult
Altitude (m)
1472

Route description

Injisuthi camp-access note — 2 November 2026: MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports continuing access restrictions following bridge damage and major flood changes around Marble Baths. Confirm camp entry, permits and the condition of this specific route with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife before travelling. Earlier descriptions and GPS tracks do not establish that a route is currently open or safe. Read our dated flood update.

Before the floods, this three-day, two-night circuit linked Injisuthi Camp, Centenary Hut and Marble Baths Cave. It combined ridge views with steep descents and pathless sections.

Day one covered a testing 10.5km to Centenary Hut, with the prospect of sunrise views the following morning. Day 2 crossed pathless ground, with a steep descent and a short climb near the end. Walking poles can help on the long downhill.

The final day crossed another valley before descending to Injisuthi Camp, with wide views of the surrounding Drakensberg.

Explore the Injisuthi area: The Injisuthi area offers day walks and longer journeys through steep valleys and high mountain country. Injisuthi camp is the usual starting point for many local walks. Read our Injisuthi Nature Reserve guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

GPS track

GPS Track Details
Track length: 33.37 km
Total ascent: 1720 m
Total descent: 1720 m

Related cave
Marble Baths Cave (Annex)
Related hut
Centenary Hut

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

Location map

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Visitor reviews

Alternate route

I did a similar route, recently, but in reverse, and was interested to see how you dropped off the contour path to LIC. A very direct, downhill route I see! I took a more miandering, uphill route in the opposite direction. What are your thoughts about going up an over from LIC to Marble Baths, rather than back down the river valley? Thank you

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