Marble Baths Hike

Injisuthi and Marble Baths access update — 2 November 2026: In a recent Facebook update, MBC Mountain Backpackers Club reports severe flood damage around Marble Baths, including a washed-away grassy campsite and destroyed sections of access paths. The club also reports that Injisuthi access remains closed under restrictions following bridge damage. Before travelling, confirm current camp and vehicle access, permits and your intended trail with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Older directions, photographs and GPS tracks describe earlier conditions and do not establish that a route is currently open or safe.

From Injisuthi Camp follow the route towards Fergy's Cave, after 5 km turn right crossing over the river, only 3 km and 200m elevation to go. The path is on the left side of the valley and slowly climbs higher towards Marble Baths.

Marble Baths Cave and Annex are 50m from Marble Baths should you choose to sleep overnight, it’s well worth it. The caves offer a level floor and good protection from the elements.

The familiar pools, sandstone chutes and natural slides are reported in the MBC update to have largely disappeared. Do not plan a swimming or natural-slide outing based on the earlier descriptions and photographs. Confirm current river and pool conditions with the reserve.

The cave is booked by contacting the Injisuthi Reserve on +27 (0)36 431 9000 or can be booked online here. The cave can sleep 8 and has a raised platform to keep you away from the elements. You will want to book ahead of time to sleep here because it is a very popular cave in the Drakensberg.

There are a few hard uphill sections, but nothing too serious and two river crossings, please be safe when crossing the river and do not attempt the river crossings when it is in flood.

Other hikes to consider are The Sphinx Hike at the Monks Cowl Nature Reserve and the Chain Ladders to the highest waterfall in the world.

GPS track