Cumberland Nature Reserve Digital Detox Weekend

Cumberland Nature Reserve Camping & Hiking Weekend – DIGITAL DETOX

No internet

No Netflix

No YouTube

No emails

Just you, nature, and good company

Sounds good? We thought so

Phones allowed for photos & emergencies

Encouraged to disconnect, not forced

If you’ve camped with us before, you already know the vibe:

Fun. Fun. And more fun.

About Cumberland Nature Reserve

Cumberland is a 560-hectare private nature reserve just east of Pietermaritzburg, offering an incredible mix of savanna, woodland, wetlands, deep valleys, cliffs, waterfalls, and wooded gorges.

Perfect for nature lovers and landscape photographers

The reserve is rich in wildlife, including:

-300+ bird species

-50+ butterfly species

-200+ wildflower species

-30 mammal species

-Abundant indigenous trees & grasses

-A healthy snake population, including African Rock Pythons

Trip Details

Date: 07–08 February 2026

Location: Cumberland Nature Reserve

Meeting Time: 08:00

Cost:

• Day Visitors: R299 pp per day hike

• Overnight (1 night / 2 days): R999 pp

What’s Included ( with the overnight trip only)

-Entry & conservation fees

-Camping fees

-Bonfire

-Up to 3 guided hikes

-Braai (bring your own food)

-Communal gazebo

Hikes

Saturday – The Kranz

6–7 km | ±3 hours

• Regular Hiker: Grade 1

• Casual Hiker: Grade 2

Saturday Night – Night Hike

Scorpion hunt!

(Overnight guests only – details shared closer to the event)

Sunday – Horseshoe Bend +The Gorge

Not suitable for beginners

appr. 13 km | ±5 hours

• Regular Hiker: Grade 2.5

• Casual Hiker: Grade 3.5

What to Bring

For hiking:

Water, snacks, cap, backpack, comfy hiking shoes/boots, phone or camera

Hiking stick highly recommended for the gorge hike

• Bring your own OR Buy from us: R299 (order in advance)

For camping:

Your own tent, sleeping gear, lights, food & drinks

Gear Rental Available

• 2-Man Tent: R300 (weekend)

• 4-Man Tent: R450 (weekend)

• Sleeping Bag + Mat: R150 pp

Important Notes

• Day visitors welcome (cost: R299pp per day hike)

• Non-electrified campsite (no electricity)

• Running water available (not for drinking – bring your own)

• Self-catering units available for non-campers – contact us for info

• Minimum 6 confirmed bookings required

• Event runs rain or shine (extreme weather excepted)

• No refunds or credits for no-shows

Digital Detox. Real Connections. Wild Places.

We can’t wait to share this special weekend with you!

Looking for a private adventure?

-Look no further – come to the best!

-We can assist you, no matter what the requirements are:

-Hiking & camping trips

-Private beach picnic events

-Team building experiences

-Extreme fishing trips

Info Line: 066 111 1488 - email: [email protected]

Grading of Hikes

Grade 1: Easy – minimal fitness required

Grade 2: Moderate – not too strenuous

Grade 3: Moderate – some fitness recommended

Grade 4: Strenuous – good fitness essential

Grade 5: Very strenuous – high fitness level required (we’re not going that far!)