Bannerman Hut
The “huts” listed here vary in quality from dilapidated corrugated iron shells to brick homes that have been converted to accommodate hikers.
Some of the huts are in a poor state of repair because of natural ageing and the lack of maintenance as a result of their remoteness. Several attempts have been made to repair Centenary Hut in the Injasuti Wilderness Area, but there is an ongoing battle between man and nature, with the latter having the upper hand.
In the Giant’s Castle Wilderness Area, Giant’s Hut and Meander Hut were damaged in veld fires. While the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) has made an attempt to repair Giant’s Hut, this ended in failure and the hut still stands derelict. In contrast, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has done a fantastic job of rebuilding Meander Hut, which now has double bunks with mattresses, solar lighting and geyser, and indoor plumbing.
In the Cathedral Peak Wilderness Area, the Thuthumi Ridge lookout hut has been completely destroyed by the weather, while Tseketseki Hut is still habitable if you don’t mind roughing it on a dirt floor under a leaky roof.
The usable huts are those of the Giant’s Cup Trail, Centenary Hut in the Injasuti Wilderness Area, and Bannerman Hut and Meander Hut at Giant’s Castle. All must be booked through Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in Pietermaritzburg.
Cambalala Hut near the top of Mike’s Pass in the Cathedral Peak Wilderness Area is the preserve of the MCSA.