Team #FinishTime’s adventures often take us out of the country and into various parts of Southern Africa. On one such trip, members of our team found themselves staying at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which they described as a fantastic place to go if you’re looking for a way to relax and enjoy some wildlife spotting. Located just 27km from Mbabane and 30km from Manzini, it’s an accessible way to experience some of the very best that…
"Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary"Author: Steph Müller
If it’s laid-back country-style vibes you’re after, we can highly recommend Masada Guest House in Langebaan, which offers every imaginable creature comfort and luxury. Being situated just 120km north of Cape Town, it’s within easy reach, whether you’re travelling for business or for pleasure. Langebaan is situated in close proximity to a number of the towns for which the West Coast is famous, including Paternoster and Velddrift, and it’s an ideal base from which to…
"Masada Guest House"
Accommodation meets art at Stumble Inn, which is a guesthouse that you’ll find in a quiet cul-de-sac in Nahoon Beach, East London. “So what makes this guesthouse arty?” we hear you ask. Every piece of furniture and décor item was individually handcrafted by local artists, and the owners of Stumble Inn are recognised as movers and shakers in the field of “pop art” design and décor. If you’re looking for a room that’s decidedly different,…
"Stumble Inn"
Picturesque surroundings, friendly service and a comfortable stay can all be found at Bateleur Guesthouse, which is in the heart of Wilkoppies in Klerksdorp. This guesthouse is a beautiful stately home that has been renovated, and now provides 11 en-suite bedrooms, together with reception and dining areas, and a conference centre. Seemingly endless green lawns and an inviting pool make the gardens of Bateleur Guesthouse extremely inviting, and our team expressed disappointment that, seeing as…
"Bateleur Guesthouse"
If you’re looking for grand scenery and experience of the great outdoors then, according to members of Team #FinishTime, Swadini, A Forever Resort is the place you need to go. Our race timers were mind-blown by the breathtaking beauty of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, and have vowed to go back in a non-working capacity the first chance they get to check out some of the natural wonders of the area, such as God’s…
"Swadini, A Forever Resort"
If you’re looking for a spot to go and get some peace and quiet, Team #FinishTime would argue that one of the best places that could be is Harburg Retreat Centre. As the name implies, this spot is about taking a step back from the stresses of everyday life and enjoying some quiet, relaxing time. Surrounded by beautiful forests, sugarcane plantations and breathtaking views of the Valley of 1000 Hills, the Centre offers a wide…
"Harburg Retreat Centre"
Fern Hill Hotel is described as one of the leading hotels in the KZN Midlands, and it was very quick for Team #FinishTime to see why! Being located in close proximity to venues where our clients hold their races, Fern Hill offers the perfect blend of convenience and serenity. Members of our team agreed that if it was not a working weekend, this would be the perfect “home-away-from-home” from which to explore everything that the…
"Fern Hill Hotel"
When Team #FinishTime is heading to East London and they are looking for a home-away-from-home environment, we head to Oom Daan’s BnB. Here, there’s none of that impersonal hotel feeling and, in the words of one of our race timers, it’s entirely possible to forget that one isn’t actually at home when staying here. Comfortable indoor and outdoor dining areas – each with their own unique character – give members of Team #FinishTime ample opportunities…
"Oom Daan’s B&B"
Maselspoort, situated just outside Bloemfontein, is described as a fisherman’s paradise, and in the words of one of our race timers, Maselspoort Resort & Conference Centre is just paradise! Visitors who head to Maselspoort Resort in the summer months (and who aren’t too busy timing a race) can make the most of a cold water pool and super tubes. All year round, there’s mini golf, angling, volleyball and trampolines to be enjoyed, as well as…
"Maselspoort Resort & Conference Centre"
The first thing that struck Team #FinishTime about Park Gables Guest House and Conference Centre in Arcadia is how convenient its location is. The guest house is situated within a stone’s throw of the central business district, various embassies, pubs and restaurants, as well as the Loftus Sports Complex, the Gautrain station, Hatfield Plaza and the University of Pretoria. A variety of different sorts of rooms and villas are available at Park Gables, ensuring that…
"Park Gables Guest House and Conference Centre"