Visit the Battle Cave
By
Duncan Souchon | Published 2 February 2010
The Amphitheatre is a familiar image on postcards. Imagine what a thrill it is to stand on top of this rock formation.
Deep in the little-known Injasuti area is a rock painting of a battle and some natural pools sculpted in white marble, aptly named the Marble Baths.
Unlike the traditional images of figures and animals, the Battle Cave has a full-scale depiction of a battle scene.
The two parties of Bushmen running at each other and engaging in battle is a masterpiece. The intensity of the fight is palpable.
Unfortunately, this cave has been rather crudely fenced off to keep people out, and the life-size replicas of Bushmen going about their daily chores seem a bit cheesy.
But the images on the wall are worth every step of this excursion, which has the added appeal of a refreshing swim at the nearby Marble Baths.
Among my earliest Berg memories is splashing in the white rock pools with my schoolmates.
Have your lunch here and wash off the dust on a hot summer’s day.
Where?
Visiting the Battle Cave requires an Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife day permit and an official guide.
You can also walk to the Marble Baths with just the normal one-day permit for the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park.
Permits and guides are organised at the Injasuti Hutted Camp, the starting point for walks into the Injasuti area.
Cost?
R20 for a day visitor fee, and R50 per person to visit the cave with a guide. There is only one tour a day, which leaves at 8.30 am, so make sure you get an early start.
Contact
Injasuti Hutted Camp (Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) 036 431 7848; webmail@kznwildlife.com
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