Marble Baths Hike Drakensberg

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Marble baths hike drakensberg.

Follow the path south west across the ridge for 3km s of relatively flat walking then downhill and towards marble baths. Van dames cascades via the blue grotto. The cave is fenced so cannot be accessed without a guide. Marble baths this hike and cave stay has earned its reputation with thanks to the perfectly formed pools or baths that have been cut into the sandstone bedrock of the river found just below the cave.

It is a well trodden path very suitable for the novice hiker but nevertheless offering one of the most magnificient routes in the area. Central drakensberg 0 reviews this cave is located in the injasuthi translated as valley of the well fed dog valley and is a 5 hour hike from the injasuthi camp. The path is on the left side of the valley and slowly climbs higher towards marble baths. From injisuthi camp head past yellowwood forest for a steep 3 8 km s hike all uphill to grindstone caves continue up past the caves the views at the top of the drakensberg are stunning.

Smaller the marble baths cave but does offer even more protection from the wind and rain. Lots of water and very green. Its an easy day hike to the cave and well worth staying a night over in the cave. The cave top is very low in the sleeping area.

To give you an idea. With its splendid views of the drakensberg escarpment and waterfalls rock pools and water slides marble baths in giant s castle nature reserve is one of the most popular hikes in the central drakensberg. 5 hour fairly strenuous. The hike starts from in front of the drakensberg sun time share units past the time share swimming pool.

Lillte video of the drakensberg area from injasuti up to marble baths. Drakensberg at its finest. With its splendid views of the drakensberg escarpment and waterfalls rock pools and water slides marble baths in giant s castle nature reserve is one of the most popular hikes in the central berg.