Cumberland Nature Reserve Camping&Hiking Trip

ABOUT

If you have been on a camping trip with us before, you know what to expect! Fun, Fun and more fun!!!!

Cumberland is a 560 hectare Private Nature Reserve located to the east of Pietermaritzburg. Habitats found on the Reserve include pristine savanna, woodland, valley thickets and wetland.

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Extensive cliff faces, deep valleys, waterfalls and well wooded gorges provide unrivaled landscape photography opportunities. The Rietspruit Stream which flows through Cumberland attracts many species of Dragonfly, Frogs and other interesting water-loving creatures. The Umgeni River forms part of the boundary of the Reserve and is home to many species of freshwater fish as well as some resident Crocodiles.

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• Over 300 bird species
• Over 50 Butterfly species
• More than 200 wild-flower species
• 30 species of mammal
• An abundance of indigenous trees and grasses
• A healthy snake population, including a number of resident African Rock Pythons?

DETAILS OF THE TRIP:

Date: 24-25-26 11 2023

Place: Cumberland Nature Reserve

Time: 10am

Cost:

Day visitors: R199pp

1 Night (Friday OR Saturday): R699pp

2 Nights (Friday&Saturday): R999pp

What is included: your entry,conservation&camping fee, bonfire, 3x guided hikes, braai (bring your own food)

Hikes:

Friday afternoon: Horseshoe Bend

Distance: 5-6km

duration: 2-3 hours

grading:

Regular hiker: Grade 1

Casual Hiker: Grade 2

Saturday morning (main hike): The Kranz

Distance: appr.8km

duration: 4 hours

grading:

Regular hiker: Grade 2

Casual Hiker: Grade 3

Saturday night: Night hike in the reserve (exclusive for overnight visitors)

Details to be published closer to the time

Sunday: The Gorge (no beginners due the difficult terrain!)

Distance: 5-6km

duration: 3-4 hours

grading:

Regular hiker: Grade 2

Casual Hiker: Grade 3

What to bring::

for the hike: snacks, water or cold drinks, a cap, a backpack. also a phone or camera to capture all the beauty!

Hiking boots with good grip. a hiking stick is highly recommended. please bring one OR purchase one from us for only R200.

For camping: all your camping gear (tent,sleeping bag, mattress, lights and whatever else you think you may need. All your food and drinks.

OR RENT THE GEAR FROM US!

Prices:

2 men tent R300 for the weekend.

4 mean (more spacious tent R450 for the weekend.

Sleeping bag+ mat R150pp

only 10 spaces available!

Please note that this is a non electrified campsite (in other words: no electricity) It has running water which is ok for bathing or washing but not suitable for drinking so please bring your own water.

Are you not into camping? We have some lovely self catering units available at Cumberlands! Contact Us for more info!

Please note that we need 7 confirmed bookings to go ahead with this event. If quota is not met, event will be cancelled and refund will be processed.

Please note that this event is going ahead whether it rains or shines and will only be cancelled/postponed under extreme conditions (extreme heat/cold, hail or heavy rain). Bring a rain coat. a little bit of rain wont hurt anyone! and the bugs will stay away. ;-)

Please also note that we need min 20 confirmed bookings to go ahead with this event.. If quota is not met, event will be cancelled and refund will be processed.

NO CREDIT OR REFUND IF YOU ARE A 'NO SHOW'!

looking forward to see you there!

Grading Of Hikes:

Grade 1 Easy. Minimal fitness required

Grade 2 Not too strenuous. Moderate fitness

Grade 3 Moderate. Physical fitness advisable

Grade 4 Strenuous. Physical fitness essential

Grade 5 Very strenuous - high level of physical fitness essential

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