

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cumberland Nature Reserve Hike and Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌿 𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗘 &amp; 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗡𝗜𝗖 🌿

Discover the stunning 560-hectare private Cumberland Nature Reserve, east of Pietermaritzburg! Explore pristine savanna, woodland, valley thickets, wetlands, deep gorges, waterfalls, and cliff faces – a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.

✨ 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
🦜 Over 300 bird species
🦋 50+ butterfly species
🌼 200+ wildflower species
🦓 30 species of mammals including giraffes, zebras, and more
🌿 Abundant indigenous trees &amp; grasses
💧 Rietspruit Stream &amp; Umgeni River – home to freshwater fish, crocs &amp; water-loving creatures

📅 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:

📍 Meeting Point: Cumberland Nature Reserve (exact details will be sent via WhatsApp closer to the date)
⏰ Time: 8:00am

🥾 𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
• Route: Horseshoe Bend + The Kranz (option to do The Kranz only – 6km – for those who can't manage the full distance)
• Distance: ±13km
• Duration: ±5 hours
• Regular Hiker: Grade 2.5
• Casual Hiker: Grade 3.5

✅ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧'𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗:
• Entry &amp; conservation fees
• Professional guiding
• Awesome photos &amp; videos
• Tick repellent

🎒 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚:
• Snacks &amp; drinks
• Cap &amp; backpack
• Phone or camera
• Hiking boots with good grip
• Your drinks and munchies for the post-hike picnic 🧺

⚠️ 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦:
• Cumberland is a private reserve, closed to day visitors. A special access code will be sent via WhatsApp prior to the event.
• Minimum 10 confirmed bookings required for the hike to go ahead. If the quota isn't met, refunds will be processed.
• ❌ No credit or refund for no-shows.

🌿 Don't miss this chance to explore one of KZN's most beautiful hidden gems!

📞 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲: 066 111 1488
📧 Email: info@durbanhiking.co.za

🥾 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!) 😉

Looking for a private adventure?
Look no further – come to the best!
We can assist you, no matter what the requirements are:
🏕️ Hiking &amp; camping trips
🏖️ Private beach picnic events
🤝 Team building experiences
🎣 Extreme fishing trips

👇 Tag your hiking buddies and secure your spot!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pietermaritzburg/cumberland-nature-reserve-hike-and-picnic/200029787118242
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, photography, camping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://qkt.io/5lf7EB?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pietermaritzburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pietermaritzburg
- **state**: NL
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Cumberland Nature Reserve
- **lat**: -29.522010830025
- **long**: 30.504355430603
- **full address**: Cumberland Nature Reserve, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Durban Hiking and Adventures (https://allevents.in/org/durban-hiking-and-adventures/20644787)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am (+02:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cumberland Nature Reserve, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Durban Hiking and Adventures
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, photography, camping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Cumberland Nature Reserve Hike and Picnic ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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