Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Drakensberg » Central Drakensberg » Giants Castle » InjasutiInjisuthi CampInjisuthi Camp, Hiking Reserve in Drakensberg CentralDescriptionInjisuthi is in the northern section of the Giant's Castle area of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park. This hutted camp is cradled between the Injisuthi and Cowl Fork rivers at the head of the Injisuthi Valley. It is surrounded by magnificent scenery and is dominated by Cathkin Peak, Monk's Cowl and Champagne Castle. Visitors may undertake many interesting walks into the Mdedelo Wilderness Area, as well as a guided walk to the Battle Cave, famous for its bushman rock art. Several kilometres of trout waters provide an excellent opportunity for flyfishing. The hutted camp consists of fifteen 4-bedded cabins. They are fully equipped, self-contained units with two bedrooms, a combined lounge and dining room, bathroom, toilet and kitchenette with a refrigerator and stove. Each unit has a sleeper couch to accommodate an aditional person. Linen is provided and visitors do their own cooking and washing up. Electricity is available between 17:30 and 22:00 only.There are no plug points in the chalets. There is also one dormitory cabin with eight beds. All units have a fireplace for cold winter nights. Each unit also has its own barbecue facilities. Charcoal and wood are sold at the curio shop. There is a very attractive campground with hot and cold water ablution facilities which can accommodate 120 people. Four caves, the Lower Injisuthi Cave, Upper Injisuthi Cave, Marble Baths cave and Grindstone Cave are ideal overnight stops for hikers. Accommodation 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. Injisuthi camp has 15 fully equipped self-contained four-bed cabins, with two bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, lounge/dining room and fully equipped kitchenette with refrigerator and stove. There are no plug points in the chalets, although electric lighting is available in the late afternoon and evening. One 8-bed dormitory cabin is also is available in the Injisuthi Camp. All units have fireplaces and barbaque facilities. A coffee bar and lounge with satellite TV will shortly be available. Camping facilities are also available for guests.   
AttractionsActivities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bird watching
  
FacilitiesFacilities
- fully equipped, self-contained units
- combined lounge and dining room
- bathroom
- toilet
- kitchenette
- gas operated refrigerator and stove
- linen is provided
- electricity is available between 17:30 and 22:00 only
- no plug points in the chalets
DirectionsGate Opening and Closing Times:
Summer( October to March ) 05h00 to 19h00
Winter (April to September ) 06h00 to 18h00
Office Hours:
The office is open from 08h00 to12h30 and from 14h00 to 16h30
Distance and Time from Gate to Camp:5 kms
Camp Telephone Number: (036) 4317848
The nearest town which has a full range of services is Estcourt which is 60 kms away.
How to get there:
Turn off the N3 at the Estcourt North off-ramp and turn towards Loskop. After 27 kms turn left to Injisuthi.
Travel 31kms to the Reserve, be on the look out for animals on the road.
Pets are not permitted into the reserve.
  
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