Hiking trails in Giant's Castle Game Reserve and Injasuthi - Central Drakensberg
Bannerman Hut
A severe 4.5 hrs hike (11 kms)
A long hike from the Giant's Camp northwest along a clear path, with an early
start it is easy to make the hut by mid-morning. The hut must be booked through
KZN Nature Conservation Service.
Battle Cave to Injasuti Cave
A moderate 4 hrs hike (8.5 kms)
This is a guided tour of the battle cave where a pictorial display of bushman
life In this valley complete with a taped guide to the paintings are seen.
One can stay for a night at the Lower Injasuti Cave, but bookings must be made
in advance for both this and the battle cave tour. Trout fishing, hiki, swimming,
curios, charcoal, maps.
Berg view
A fair 2 hrs hike (5 kms)
A short hike from the Giant's Castle Camp to a popular view point, offering
one of the best views of the escarpment, ranging from Giant's Castle to Cathkin
Peak.
Centenary Hut
A severe 5 hrs hike (10 km)
Injasuti. Follow the path Pastfergy's Cave for 4kms to centenary of the contourpath
Champagne Pools
An easy hike (4kms - 1.5 hrs)
A circular walk starting 1km from Giant's Castle main gate. Secluded pools
for swimming and fishing.
Giant's Castle Pass
An extreme 4 hrs or 6 kms hike (from Giants Hut)
The hike begins at Giant's Castle Camp and continues up to the top of the little
Berg, up the very steep Giant's Pass. Not for the inexperienced.
Giant's Hut via Oribi Ridge
A severe 4 hrs hike (10.5 kms)
An alternative route to Giant's Hut just south of the two dassies stream route.
It starts at the main Giant's Castle Camp, climbing steadily to the hut, which
must be booked.
Grindstone Caves and Cataract Valley
A moderate 4 hrs hike (13 kms)
This hike begins at injasuti camp and follows a circular route via Grindstone
Caves, the waterfalls and Cataract Valley. The path follows the Mhlwazini River
back to the camp.
Grysbok Bush
A fair 2 hrs 30 mins hike (4 kms)
This hike, starting at Giant's Castle main camp, takes you up the Bushman's
River to the largest forest in the Giant's Castle area .
Langalibalele Pass
A severe 3 hrs 30 mins hike (6.5 kms)
Follow the path from the main Giant's Castle Camp past the main caves. The
path is consistently steep although the pass itself is one of the easiest and
shortest in the berg.
Follow the path from the main Giant's Castle camp past the main caves.
Main Caves
An easy 40 mins hike
This hike leads from the camp, along the river near the edge of a forest, up
to the large caves, which are crucial archaeological sites and have been turned
into a museum showing the Bushman's way of life. Tours are conducted throughout
the year at set times in the company of a field ranger.
Marble Baths
A moderate hike. (8.5kms - 6hrs)
From Injisuthi Camp follow the route to Fergy's Cave but take the right fork
along the Injisuthi River approximately 4kms from the start. You can overnight
at the Marble Baths Cave.
Meander Hut
A fair hike. (5.5kms - 2hrs)
There are two ways to get to this hut, which overlooks the Meander Stream from
its perch on top of the cliffs of the Little Berg. The hut accommodates four
people and it must be booked.
Old Kraal and Yellowwood Forest
An easy 1 hr hike (2.5 kms)
This is a short walk in the vicinity of the camp. From the office at Injasuti
take the Cowl Stream fork. At the top of the incline turn left to the walls
of the old kraal. And shortly after that left again to the old woman stream.
After crossing the river turn left and follow the path back to camp.
River Walk
An easy 1.5kms - 30mins hike
this pleasant stroll has no specific destination and can join the forest walk
for a most enjoyable ramble.
Spare Rib Cave
A severe 2 hrs hike (3kms)
Injasuti. Proceed up Bannerman Pass from Bannerman Hut. The cave is near the
top of the escarpment on the left hand side.
Van Heyningen's Pass to View Point
A moderate 3 hrs hike (8 kms)
This will serve as a hikers' orientation with the surrounding landscapes and
major peaks.
Wildebeest Plateau
A moderate 6 hrs hike (18 kms)
This hike is perfect for a day's outing with opportunties to relax and swim,
and to observe the surroundings at leisure.
World's view
A moderate 3 hrs hike (7 kms)
From the picnic area take the concrete path down to and across Bannerman Bridge.
Follow the path to below Sugarloaf Kop and on up to World's View.
Hiking trails in Giant's Castle Game Reserve and Injasuthi - Central Drakensberg
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Hiking trails in Giant's Castle Game Reserve and Injasuthi - Central Drakensberg recomends:
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| Fugitives
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South Africa - [Zulu
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The Anglo Zulu War of 1879 is
famous for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. We
have 10 horses and can accommodate both beginners & experienced
riders. Ride amongst wild animals or down to the river where survivors
from Isandlwana crossed the Buffalo River at a place forever after
named "The Fugitives' Drift" - the site where Lieutenant
Melvill and Lieutenant Coghill lost their lives saving the Queen's
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The many hiking trails and accommodation establishments in Giant's Castle Game Reserve and Injasuthi areas of the Central Drakensberg (uKhahlamaba Drakensberg Park) make this area a perfect destination for the active eco traveller!
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