Although members of Team #FinishTime spend a lot of time travelling the highways and byways of Southern Africa, Mthatha isn’t a town we often find ourselves in. When we found ourselves recently needing somewhere to rest our heads in the heart of the Eastern Cape, we were pleased to find great accommodation at Silverstreams Guest House. The family rooms at Silverstreams Guest House offer private bathrooms, air conditioning and safe parking. It also offers something…
"Silverstreams Guest House"Category: Accommodation
Our team is blessed to get to travel to Dar es Salaam from South Africa several times a year to time various races in Tanzania. One of the hotels we regularly stay at is Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam. The hotel’s website describes the hotel as “refined luxury” and our team can attest to this. While being located right in the heart of the city, the hotel offers an escape from the hustle and bustle…
"Holiday Inn Dar es Salaam by IHG"
When we booked our stay at Rosettes Hotel in Kampala, we chose it, in part, because the website promises “a world of comfort, sophistication and impeccable service”. According to our team members who visited Kampala on a recent work trip, the hotel absolutely lived up to its promise. One of the factors our team members loved is that since it’s a small hotel, Rosettes Hotel combines a warm, homely atmosphere with all the amenities that…
"Rosettes Hotel"
On a recent trip to time a race in Uganda, our team had the privilege of staying at Fairway Boutique Hotel, which is aptly described as a perfect blend of elegance, comfort and convenience in the heart of Kampala. Golfers will be interested to know that the hotel is positioned directly across from the prestigious Uganda Golf Course, and the hotel itself provides a tranquil retreat from the urban bustle. There are serene gardens to…
"Fairway Boutique Hotel"
Team #FinishTime is expanding our reach in Uganda and spending more time exploring this beautiful country’s various towns and areas. Nestled in the heart of Kasese town on the Rwenzori Road, you’ll find Sandton Hotel Kasese, a modern hotel featuring 24 twin executive and 31 double deluxe rooms. All rooms are thoughtfully decorated and charming. They’re also well equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, high-speed WiFi and satellite TV. Our room also boasted a terrace…
"Sandton Hotel Kasese"
At least once a year, members of Team #FinishTime head to Dodoma, Tanzania, to time a race. There are two things many people don’t know about Dodoma. Firstly, it (and not Dar es Salaam) is Tanzania’s capital city. Secondly, it has great hotels – one of which is Best Western Dodoma City Hotel. The rooms on offer range from standard rooms to executive and presidential suites and there are three on-site restaurants which means our…
"Best Western Dodoma City Hotel"
If you’ve never visited the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, you’re missing out – plain and simple. With its stunning natural beauty, quirky shops, fun activities and renowned restaurants, the Midlands has something for everyone. And as Team #FinishTime recently discovered, The Little Cottages in Howick is the perfect base from which to explore the Midlands. Of course, our trip to the area was to time a race rather than to enjoy a holiday, but that didn’t stop…
"The Little Cottages"
Thanks to its spacious sun-kissed garden and beautiful swimming pool, members of Team #FinishTime had such a relaxed stay at Sunpalm Guesthouse in Mbombela that they were reluctant to leave. Other aspects of their stay that they particularly enjoyed included the Portuguese cuisine at the in-house restaurant and the outdoor sitting area. While they didn’t have time to make use of the braai facilities, the outside seating area provided a lovely place to relax after…
"Sunpalm Guesthouse"
Given that it has been welcoming guests since 1924, the Fairy Knowe Hotel has certainly earned its affectionate nickname of “The Grand Dame of Wilderness”. Having spent time there while timing a race in the area, Team #FinishTime can attest to the fact that as time has proven, it’s an outstanding place to stay. For a start, the Fairy Knowe hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route. From pristine beaches…
"Fairy Knowe Hotel"
While travelling between Swakopmund and Windhoek, Team #FinishTime spent a night at The Okahandja Country Hotel, and we can confirm that, as the hotel’s website states, it is the perfect stopover before continuing your journey through the beautiful country of Namibia. Twin rooms, double rooms and family rooms are available, and our room offered everything needed for a comfortable night’s stay. We enjoyed dinner in the onsite a la carte restaurant, which gave us an…
"Okahandja Country Hotel"