Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby
14 Aug 2024 10:20 #79173
by BergDog
Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby was created by BergDog
Hi VE family,
As part of a little solo hike I have I'm hoping to spend a night in a cave near Champagne Castle (CC) in August - more late August.
I'm traveling as light as possible so it'll only be a bivy bag and sleeping bag.
What are your suggestions for caves around CC, keeping in mind minimal gear and safety being solo?
Thanks!
As part of a little solo hike I have I'm hoping to spend a night in a cave near Champagne Castle (CC) in August - more late August.
I'm traveling as light as possible so it'll only be a bivy bag and sleeping bag.
What are your suggestions for caves around CC, keeping in mind minimal gear and safety being solo?
Thanks!
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14 Aug 2024 10:41 #79174
by Smurfatefrog
Replied by Smurfatefrog on topic Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby
The closest cave is Nkosazana Cave, its about 2km from Champagne Castle, and not much of a detour, depending on whether you approach from the valley or ridge
If you are behind schedule and doing the Yoddlers ridge route, then you can use Didima or Yoddlers caves
If you are ahead and near Mafadi then you can head to Upper Injisuthi cave
If you are behind schedule and doing the Yoddlers ridge route, then you can use Didima or Yoddlers caves
If you are ahead and near Mafadi then you can head to Upper Injisuthi cave
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15 Aug 2024 11:19 #79176
by Riaang
Replied by Riaang on topic Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby
Hi Bergdog
Welcome on VE!
2 caves you can consider in the Champagne Castle area would be Nkosazana cave near the top of Grays pass, or then Upper Injasuthi Cave near Corner pass/Mafadi area.
Also lots of camping spots next to the river areas. Do take note that caves could be occupied and consider your strategy should it start to rain/snow. Nkosazan cave can sleep about 6 people, UIC 9 or more if the people are small. UIC will place you close to Mafadi, which I'm sure you'd like to see.
Welcome on VE!
2 caves you can consider in the Champagne Castle area would be Nkosazana cave near the top of Grays pass, or then Upper Injasuthi Cave near Corner pass/Mafadi area.
Also lots of camping spots next to the river areas. Do take note that caves could be occupied and consider your strategy should it start to rain/snow. Nkosazan cave can sleep about 6 people, UIC 9 or more if the people are small. UIC will place you close to Mafadi, which I'm sure you'd like to see.
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16 Aug 2024 10:00 #79181
by BergDog
Replied by BergDog on topic Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby
Thanks, that's really great advice, especially considering a flexible schedule!
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16 Aug 2024 10:00 #79182
by BergDog
Replied by BergDog on topic Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby
This seems to be the consensus. I'll look for those and find the GPS coordinates so I'm not stumbling around in the dark
Capacity advice is also really helpful!
Capacity advice is also really helpful!
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