Marble Baths Cave
Injisuthi is a not so well kept secret. The camp has some excellent camping sites was well as chalets that you can you for you stay before and after thew hike.
The cave is made up of two separate caves, the main cave and the annex. Together they can sleep 12. Caves need to be booked online well before the time to ensure you can sleep over in them.
Unfortunately the main attraction of the Marble Baths area was washed away in early 2026, and new areas opened up to be explored.
This cave hike can be combined with Lower Injisuthi Cave to make a 3 day 2 night trip.
Quick Facts:
Duration: 2 days
Distance: 16,6km (total there and back)
Difficulty: Moderate (for most experienced back packer)
Max Elevation: 1780 masl
Terrain: Trail follows a well worn path with some route markers.
The standard itinerary:
Day 1: The walk to the cave – approx. 8,3km
After completing the mountain register we will follow the main road to the start off the trail. A number of trails start from here. The Injisuthi River needs to be crossed a few times.
The trail splits off to Marble Baths and there is a very steep eroded section to navigate, after that its a relative easy walk to the cave.
Day 2: The return – approx. 8,3km
After breakfast, we pack up and make our way back the way we came.
Essential Preparation & Safety
- Navigation Skills: Trails are marked and well worn and relative easy to follow.
- Weather Volatility: The Drakensberg is known for rapid weather shifts. Summer brings heavy afternoon thunderstorms and swollen rivers; winter brings sub-zero temperatures, freezing gales, and occasional snow.
- River Crossings: Be prepared for a few river crossings. While often manageable by rock-hopping, heavy rainfall can cause water levels to rise quickly and is summer shoes will have to be removed. Good water shoes is a big plus.
- Self-Sufficiency: There are no shops, facilities, and cell reception on the trail can not be guarantied. You must carry all of your own gear, food, water purification tools, and emergency communication devices. All cooking news to be done on gas stoves and no fires are allowed in the caves.