There are many reasons why you might find yourself in the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields. You may be a history buff interested in visiting the array of local museums and historic sites. You may be taking advantage of the game-viewing opportunities that the region offers. You may be there to take part in a race, or, like us, you might be there for work purposes. No matter what your reason for being there is, Arusha Lodge is…
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Midmar Dam is a well-known icon to anyone who lives in KZN – and also to lots of people who live further afield. One of the big reasons for this is the annual Midmar Mile, which is the world’s biggest open-water swim. Over and above its role as an event locale, Midmar offers a great location for a family weekend away. When timing the Midmar Mile, Team #FinishTime stays in the chalets at Midmar Resort.…
"Midmar Resort"
KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast offers a laid-back seaside charm quite unlike anywhere else in the world. From its seemingly endless beaches to craft shops, beach-adjacent restaurants and bustling tourist hubs, there’s something for everyone. When Team #FinishTime headed to this part of the world to time a race, we stayed at Hlophe’s Place in Hibberdene. It proved to be the perfect place to relax after a hard day’s race timing. Our room featured a private bathroom,…
"Hlophe’s Place"
Farquhar Lodge’s website describes the establishment as “elegance, tranquillity and warmth in the heart of Ladysmith”. Having stayed their while timing an event in the area, Team #FinishTime can confirm that the lodge truly lives up to its claim. With its beautiful garden, friendly staff and prime location, it makes an ideal stop for anyone going to Ladysmith for work, pleasure or a race. One of the factors our team loved most about Farquhar Lodge…
"Farquhar Lodge"
If you’re heading to KZN’s capital of Pietermaritzburg for a business trip, we highly recommend Regal Inn PMB as a place to rest your head. After spending a couple of nights at Regal Inn, members of our team reported five reasons why they enjoyed their time at Regal Inn PMB. Team #FinishTime had a lovely stay at Regal Inn and would not hesitate to return.
"Regal Inn Pietermaritzburg"
If you’ve ever been to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, then we don’t need to tell you how quaint and picturesque the area is. What you may not know, however, is that the iconic Anew Hotel Hilton, originally established in 1936, boasts 97 renovated rooms with every modern amenity. Whether you’re in the area for a race, for work or just to explore, Anew Hotel Hilton is an ideal home base in the Midlands. We asked our…
"Anew Hilton Hotel"
Since Team #FinishTime’s base is in Kloof, it’s not every day that we look for accommodation in this area. However, when we’re bringing team members from around the country “home” for an event or a company conference, it’s time to look for accommodation close to home. Southey House in Kloof proved to be a wonderful temporary home for team members coming in from various parts of the country. They got to enjoy breathtaking views over…
"Southey House"
A group of Team #FinishTime staff members recently stayed at Holland House in Morningside, Durban and we had a fantastic stay for an array of reasons. Firstly, you can’t beat Holland House for its location in Morningside. Situated between Innes Road and Wallace Road, it provides quick proximity to shops and eateries while also giving you a feeling of being tucked away in a quiet, secluded neighbourhood. Secondly, the service offered was second to none,…
"Holland House"
In the words of one reviewer, Meet Mekaar Resorts Nquthu is said to be “a friendly and peaceful place in the middle of the busyness of Nquthu”. According to members of our team who stayed at the resort while timing a race in the area, they couldn’t have said it better themselves. After a busy day’s race timing, our team found it a relief to retreat to their room’s balcony with a cup of coffee…
"Meet Mekaar Resorts Nquthu"
If there’s one thing that Team #FinishTime loves about The Old Mushroom Farm from a purely practical perspective, it’s the versatility of the accommodation on offer. From the Round House, which sleeps up to 12 people in four bedrooms to the Cottages, which sleep four people each, there’s a great option no matter how big a team we have to send to Howick for an event. There’s also a Tunnel Apartment, a Loft and Boutique…
"The Old Mushroom Farm"