Cumberland Nature Reserve

05/06/2026

Cool mornings, quiet trails and wide-open Midlands views 🌿 Winter is settling in at Cumberland and there’s no better way to experience it than out on the trails.

We’re looking forward to welcoming runners back for the Merrell KZN Trail Runs – with routes designed to help you slow down, settle into the scenery and enjoy the reserve at your own pace 💚

42km, 21km, 12km and 6km entries are open now: https://mountainrunner.co.za/merrell-spring-trail-runs-kzn/

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03/06/2026

School holidays are almost here, and June is showing off 🌿

Set high above the Umgeni River Valley, the Guesthouse is the perfect base for families looking to spend more time outdoors these school holidays. From the wide veranda, you can watch the valley change throughout the day – soft morning light, warm winter afternoons and those golden, end-of-day views.

Inside, there’s plenty of space to settle in after a day of exploring. Gather around the fireplace on cooler evenings, share stories from the trails, and enjoy a slower pace together.

Just 35 minutes from PMB and 1.5 hours from Durban, it’s an easy school holiday getaway that feels a world away.

Book your stay here: https://2ly.link/1yLol

Looking for a gift for the nature lover in your life? Enquire about our accommodation vouchers at [email protected].

27/05/2026

Bush Camp is the kind of place where the answer is simply… outside. This private campsite sleeps up to 15 and gives everyone space to explore, wander the nearby trails and settle in around the fire once the sun goes down 🌿

Days are for streamside walks and bush adventures, nights are for marshmallows, stories and tired, happy kids who’ve spent the whole day outdoors 😉

Looking for a gift idea that feels a little more meaningful? Cumberland accommodation vouchers are available too - because sometimes the best gift is time spent out in nature together 💚 Contact us to find out more.

Click the link to book your stay: https://2ly.link/1yLol

20/05/2026

Did you know a midweek wander through nature can do wonders this time of year? ☺️🍂

For just R45, pensioners can enjoy a peaceful day at Cumberland surrounded by birdlife, wildlife and crisp autumn air 🌿

Cooler mornings, golden grasslands and gentle walking trails make May a beautiful time to slow down, stretch your legs and enjoy nature doing its thing 💚

Please note: Due to midweek educational school group bookings, Pensioners Day may occasionally move to an alternate weekday. Kindly contact us to arrange your booking.

Find out more: https://2ly.link/1yLol

18/05/2026

Family weekend getaways are just easier when there’s enough room for everyone to settle in comfortably 😉

Set high above the Umgeni River Valley, our brand new Guesthouse sleeps up to 7 guests and gives families space to properly switch off together 🌿

With three bedrooms, a cosy lounge and fireplace for cooler evenings, and a wide veranda overlooking the valley, there’s room for slow mornings, long chats and easy afternoons while the kids swim, explore and stay busy outdoors 💚

Close enough for a simple weekend drive from Durban, but far enough to feel like a real break.

Make a weekend of it. Book you stay here: https://2ly.link/1yLol

A spacious, 3 bed-roomed house with 2 bathrooms, can accommodate 7 people. The lounge has a fireplace for those chilly winter nights. Equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave oven and fridge -freezer.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms – human, feathered and four-legged 💚
From the ones packing snacks for the trail to the quiet protectors keeping watch in the wild, today’s a little nod to the patience, care and strength that keeps things moving along 😊
To the moms who plan the adventures, keep everyone together on the walk, and still manage to enjoy the view – we see you 😉
📷 Photo credit:

06/05/2026

Step out of the rush for a bit and settle into the quieter side of the bush 🌿

Uzavolo Campsite is the kind of place where the air feels softer, the trees offer cool shade, and the soundtrack is birds and rustling leaves 😊

Spend the evening gathered around the fire, braaing under a sky full of stars and letting the conversation drift long into the night. Then wake slowly to the gentle calls of the morning birds and the calm that comes with being properly outdoors 💚

Just a short drive from Durban, but it feels wonderfully removed from the busy. Click the link to plan your stay: https://2ly.link/1yLol

📷 Photo credit: on Instagram (1st Photo)

29/04/2026

Wide open trails, fresh air all around, and the quiet rhythm of tyres on dirt 🚴‍♀️

Cumberland’s safe, unguided trail network is ready whenever you are. Roll through open veld, weave between trees and enjoy a ride where the scenery does most of the talking 😉

Whether you’re out for a relaxed spin or pushing the pace a little, it’s the kind of ride that clears the head and stretches the legs.

Click the link and come ride: https://2ly.link/1yLol

22/04/2026

Just opened… and ready for our first guests 🌿

Our beautiful new Guesthouse is officially open - set high on a ridge above the majestic Umgeni River Valley with sweeping views in every direction.

It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down - whether you’re watching raptors glide by from the veranda or settling in by the fire as the evening cools.

Designed for easy, comfortable stays, the house sleeps up to 7 guests across three bedrooms, with a spacious open-plan kitchen and living area that flows out onto a large covered veranda. It’s ideal for families or small groups looking to spend time together, with plenty of space to relax.

You’ll also have access to the shared swimming pool, with the rest of the reserve waiting just beyond your doorstep.

Make a weekend of it: https://linkly.link/2hi8i

22/04/2026

No city noise. No rushing around. Just the quiet crackle of a fire, rustling leaves overhead and the stillness of the bush around you 💚

Hidden beneath tall trees, Uzavolo Campsite is the kind of place where days unfold slowly. Spend the afternoon around the braai, watch the light fade through the forest canopy, and fall asleep to the sounds of nature all around 🌿

When morning comes, swap alarms for birdsong and ease into another calm day outdoors.
We’re just 1.5 hours from Durban – book your stay here: https://2ly.link/1yLol