Champagne Castle - Caves Nearby

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!

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.

Thanks, that's really great advice, especially considering a flexible schedule!

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!

Can you share the coordinates for the caves. I am doing the DGT in beginning of April and hope to sleep in one those caves.
Much appreciated!!

UIC-29.1972190 29.3714210 Nkosazana-29.0754170 29.3198500

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