Berg 2026 accommodation and meals.
Lunch is included in the Berg entry.
For private accommodation bookings see below
Zonquasdrift end of day 1:
Field, on the Riebeek side of the river will be available to leave Canoes for the night.
Bridgetown end of day 2:
Please pre-book accommodation and meals with Ansu on WhatsApp +27 82 7327 625.
Bring your own sleeping bag.
Camping is also available.
Soutkloof end of day 3:
Free sleeping facilities in a shed
Bring your own mattress and sleeping bag.
Camping on the farm is also available
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
DAY 1
PAARL:
www.paarlonline.com | www.tourismpaarl.co.za
Boschenmeer Golf Estate, self catering for up to 8 people. 071 576 4390 or suzan@bw.co.za
WELLINGTON
www.wellington.co.za
Nelson Wine Estate is located 1km from the Berg river. A good location for Day 1 and 2 of the race and all the Berg Preparation races. 12 Standard rooms and three luxury suites with a full braai open for all who stay in the accommodation as well as kitchen facilities available. Alan Nelson (the owner of Nelson Wine Estate) knows the Berg River is one of the most grueling canoe races in the world, having completed over a dozen himself. He is offering a 25% discount for anybody wishing to stay over during competitions or training leading up to the Berg and for the Berg River Canoe Marathon. Contact Lisha for more assistance at accommodation@nelsonscreek.co.za or 73 631 5503. Quote “Berg Paddler” to get your discounted rate.
B&B Sauvignon Country Lodge, Addy Road 165, Wellington. Contact: Geert De Ruyck de.ruyck.geert2019@gmail.com
Helpmekaar Accommodation
MALMESBURY:
HERMON:
Fish Eagle River Lodge, camping with all the usual facilities just two kms from the Hermon bridge. A great viewing spot to watch the canoeists go past (our camp site and gardens are next to the river).
www.fisheagleriverlodge.co.za
Du Vlei Accommodation at Hermon Bridge – Ideal for paddlers and their families
Info@duvlei.co.za 083 269 3310
Hephzibah Inn guest house and venue
0675947309 or hephzibahinn@outlook.com
Delsma Farm
This function and wedding venue is ideal for the first half of the race. With two and three bedroom cottages as well as individual rooms, there are a wide variety of options. The “Toast” restaurant on site offers upmarket and modern farm style cuisine. Contact info@delsmafarm.co.za or call 022 100 0288.
RIEBEEK KASTEEL & RIEBEEK WES:
www.riebeekvalley.info
Merindol Manor a luxury Guesthouse (4 stars TGCSA ) with a full secured parking for the cars, trailers and boats, we have 5 rooms, and they can organize diner for the guests in the evening.
Nath &Vincent Bleyaert 081 7630798 or 061 4103298 Merindol Manor
DAY 2
BRIDGETOWN – Day Two overnight stop:
ACCOMMODATION:
Chalets R200 per person per night (same as 2025)
Camping R300 per camp for 4 people per night (R50 increase from 2025)
MEALS:
Lunch – Lunch included in entry for the paddler upon presentation of the coloured band in the goodie bag.
Cafe will be operated by the Lions with food and drinks for the seconds, please bring cash!
Thursday evening
Legendary Potjie dinner R160
Hoenderpot en rys
Koffie en tee
Wednesday evening: (for paddlers who are staying over for two nights)
Lasagne R150
Koffie en tee
Thursday and Friday morning Breakfast
Ontbyt. R150
Eiers, bacon, brood, pap, koffie
Please pre-book accommodation and meals with Ansu on WhatsApp +27 82 7327 625.
TULBAGH:
Saronsberg
Located in Tulbagh close to the first stage overnight stop, Saronsberg is a stylish and modern wine estate that offers a variety of one and two bedroom self-catering cottages. They are no stranger to big sporting events, having hosted overnights for the Absa Cape Epic.
MORREESBERG:
www.tourismmoorreesburg.co.za
Die Stoor – Accommodation and Glamping Shacks – Wilinda Hanekom Tel: 0827970869 https://www.diestoor.co.za/
Sandvlei Primary Camino -An old school transformed into a charming cottage that sleeps 7: https://www.lekkeslaap.co.za/accommodation/sandvlei-primary-camino
De Doorn Guesthouse – 9 Meul Street, Moorreesburg Tel: 0224334149|0721424063
De Drinken – camping, glamping Drie Heuwels Farm, Moorreesburg Tel: 0224332597 / 0828948512 https://www.facebook.com/DeDrinkenAkkommodasie/
De Stelle – self catering 69 Long Street, Moorreesburg Tel: 071 605 8236 https://www.facebook.com/Moorreesburgselfcatering/
Die Ark – Caravan/Backpackers Hooggeleë, Koringberg Tel: 0835970091 https://www.facebook.com/DieArkKoringberg/
Morrees – self catering 2 Sleeper 8 Hoof Street, Moorreesburg Tel: 0722376000 *Pet Friendly & dinner, Bed & Breakfast on request.
Soutkloof Guesthouse – Soutkloof Farm, Koringberg Tel:0825782294 https://www.facebook.com/soutkloofguesthouse/
The farm Morreesburg – Group self-catering accommodation 54 Goudmyn Street, Hooikraal, Moorreesburg Tel: 0763026275 https://www.facebook.com/thefarmmoorreesburg/
Village Living – Self-catering 144 Gamtoos Street, Koringberg Tel: 022152054|0843073855 https://www.village-living.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/VillageLiving123 https://www.instagram.com/koringvilla/?hl=en
Vleidam Guestfarm – Farm Accommodation|Cottages Koringberg Tel: 0742170027 https://www.vleidamguestfarm.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/vleidamguestfarm
DAY 3
MISVERSTAND DAM:
Club Elani – Misverstand dam wall : Office: 022 423 8175, Fax: 086 623 4130, Skype: mandy.ser Website: www.clubelani.co.za
PIKETBERG: www.tourismpiketberg.co.za
ZOUTKLOOF- Day 3 overnight stop:
Free sleeping facilities in a shed and space for camping on the farm.
DAY 4
HOPEFIELD:
Doornboom Cottage https://lizanadejongh.wixsite.com/doornboomcottage
CAPE WEST COAST:
www.capewestcoast.org
VELDDRIF / PORT OWEN:
Eigevis Waterfront Hotels is the Berg River Marathon’s official host in Velddrif. www.eigevis.com
Quagga River Lodge has 5 x 4 sleeper chalets available near Velddrif on the Berg River. www.quaggariverlodge.com
Berg River Tourism
Velddrif places to stay: https://bergriviertourism.co.za/velddrif/accomodation/
Kuifkopvisvanger Accommodation http://www.kuifkop.co.za/
Kliphoekrivieroord www.kliphoek.co.za
Heron Quays – sleeps up to 8 people in Port Owen https://bnbfinder.co.za/places/heron-quays-guest-house/
Maxie 39 Marina Villa https://maxie39.co.za/
Weskus Wonderlus B&B – A unique and characterful open plan space in the town of Velddrif. Sleeps two. https://www.travelground.com/accommodation/weskus-wonderlus 
BERG RIVIER:
https://bergriviertourism.co.za