Cumberland Nature Reserve is located 18 km northeast of Pietermaritzburg. This is a natural space that is easy to fall in love with. Cumberland is home to diverse fauna and flora, including over 280 species of birds, over 50 species of butterflies, over 200 species of wild flowers, 30 species of mammals, and plenty of local trees and grass.

Many connoisseurs of photography come here: impressive rock reliefs, valleys, waterfalls, and gorges, densely covered with forest, offer excellent opportunities for landscape shots. The network of trails and marking allow you to explore in detail all the secluded and spacious places of the reserve. And if you want to get to know this natural area better, Cumberland offers camping or self-catering accommodation: a convenient and comfortable stay right in the natural environment! Camping is especially appreciated by bird lovers: you can listen to and record the voices of more than 80 species of birds without even leaving your small «shelter» for rest.

The picturesque region attracts tourists to visit pine forests, lakes, and rivers. The evergreen hills and valleys of the Cumberland Nature Reserve are a little bit of heaven in an African way, a natural world far from the mad pace of modern life.

You can come to the reserve for one or several days, combine rest with hiking. There are several marked hiking routes: easy access to the trails is convenient even for beginners in hiking. Along the way you can meet deer, giraffes, and many birds.

The natural area, however, is a natural place for rest: guests note the well-groomed accommodation facilities and excellent service. Comfort for the traveler plus amazing conditions for observing nature create the combination for which many people go to South Africa. In Cumberland, they will quickly fix the road in the middle of the valley and forest after a heavy rain, and recommend a route that is suitable for groups and individual tourists. A balance of recreational opportunities and access to the wilderness: this is appreciated by nature lovers in Cumberland.