Cumberland Nature Reserve Hike&Picnic
Sat Nov 16, 07:30 - Sat Nov 16, 13:00
Cumberland Nature Reserve
ABOUT
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.
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.
- 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: 16 11 2024
Place: Cumberland Nature Reserve Picnic Site
Time: 7.30am
Cost:
Adults: R399pp (self drive)
OR R599 (incl. transport from Durban)
Kids: (U13): R249pp
The hike:
Distance: appr.8km
duration: 4 hours
grading:
Regular hiker: Grade 2
Casual Hiker: Grade 2.5
What is included: your entry,conservation/entry fee, professional guiding, awesome pics and videos, tick repellant and breakfast (freshly made bacon and egg roll, coffee and tea)
Picnic blankets will be provided.
What to bring::
snacks, water or cold drinks, a cap, a backpack. also a phone or camera to capture all the beauty!
Hiking boots with good grip.
Please note that the reserve is not open to day visitors and needs a special access code to enter which will be emailed to all relevant parties before the event.
Please also note that we need min 10 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