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NATURE RESERVES
Injisuthi
Province: Kwazulu Natal
Region: Drakensberg
Main Attractions:
Accommodation: Camping
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 17 fully equipped self-contained six-bed cabins, with two bedrooms (one with a two-bunk alcove), 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. Two 8-bed dormitory cabins are also available at the Injisuthi campsite. Camping facilities are also available for guests.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Gate 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
Camp Fax: (036) 4317848
Check Out Time: 10h00
Check In Time: 14h00
Shop:
Curios and limited supplies.
Special Precautions:
The weather is subject to change at short notice and can become very cold. Hikers are advised to ensure that they are well equipped and that they fill in the Mountain Rescue Register.
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.
Pets are not permitted into the reserve.
Concessions:
Education groups KwaZulu-Natal are admitted free to the reserve.
Facilities for people with disabilities: Nil
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