Duzi Canoe Marathon
Night 1 to 3 – Lions Valley Lodge, Nambiti Private Reserve, KZN, South Africa
Lions Valley Lodge is a reclaimed gem located in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve just outside Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. The mixture of savannah grasslands, indigenous trees and shrubs in the reserve is home to the Big Five as well as a large variety of smaller game and an abundance of bird species. The lodge offers tastefully decorated free-standing accommodations with spacious lounge areas, en suite bathrooms and outdoor showers for a luxurious safari experience.
Within easy reach of the central Drakensberg and many of the historic battlefields that surround, the lodge offers a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Fill your days viewing wildlife on guided game drives and walks or take in a bit of history on a tour of the battlefields before returning to the lodge for a relaxing massage. The extraordinary views that welcome you from every direction in combination with flavoursome local cuisine make for the perfect safari retreat before race day.
Night 4 to 5 – Pre and post race accommodation suited to your style and needs
We can provide you with race accommodation, support and facilitation as well as transportation of personal belongings and equipment between the start and finish.
Night 6 to 7 – Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga, South Africa
Allow yourself a moment to recover and rejuvenate at the majestic Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The hotel offers beautiful panoramic views of the Indian Ocean as well as the iconic red and white lighthouse nestled on the beach below. Timeless in its elegance the hotel is luxuriously appointed and its garden or ocean-facing rooms allow you to relax in exquisite comfort. Charismatic staff and a variety of delicious dining options add further charm to this timeless hotel.
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Take the time to learn a new skill with a private curry cooking master class or indulge in a decadent high tea in the hotel’s Palm Court with its four magnificent tole and ceramic chandeliers and towering palm trees. You might also enjoy a treatment at the Oyster Box Spa, surrounded by tropical gardens the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and the natural and soothing sounds of birds and chattering monkeys.
Night 8 to 10 – Tenahead Mountain Lodge, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Nestled amongst the beautiful Drakensberg, Witteberg and Maluti Mountains along South Africa’s border with Lesotho, the Tenahead Mountain Lodge is one of the Eastern Cape’s hidden gems. Drawing inspiration and materials from the natural surrounds, the layered stone lodge blends exquisitely to the surrounding environment. Spacious living areas offer cosy elegance and the mountain views of the luxurious en suite rooms are stunning.
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A variety of activities await, whether you prefer the more relaxed approach of indulging in a spa treatment before curling up by the fire with a good book, or if you have a more adventurous streak you might be more inclined towards mountain biking, hiking or horse riding. You can also take some time to gain insights into the lives of the people who first inhabited this beautiful place by viewing the San rock paintings in the area
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