The Berg River Canoe Marathon

Accommodation

Zonquasdrif – free sleeping facilities in a shed and space for camping on the farm.
Laerskool Riebeek Kasteel hostel – Sleeping Accommodation @ R150pp (hotwater for showering, no kitchen facilities, bring own bedding) – Contact Ingrid @ 072 953 9444 for booking and bank details.
Bridgetown – Bungalows and camping – self-booking – Ansu 073 830 4759.
Zoutkloof – free sleeping facilities in a shed and space for camping on the farm.

There are also plenty of great places you can book on each day of the Berg, ranging from hotels to B&Bs and self-catering accommodation. Check out each regions tourism website for full details.

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.

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.

Nelson Wine Estate:
Nelson Wine Estate is located 1km from the Berg river. A good location for Day 1 and 2 of the race. 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.

Contact Lisha for more assistance at accommodation@nelsonscreek.co.za or 021 869 8453. Quote “Berg Paddler” to get your discounted rate.

Paarl:
Boschenmeer Golf Estate, self catering for up to 8 people.  071 576 4390 or suzan@bw.co.za

Riebeek Wes:
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

Wellington:
B&B Sauvignon Country Lodge, Addy Road 165, Wellington. Contact:  Geert De Ruyck de.ruyck.geert2019@gmail.com

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).
Website : 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

Bridgetown – Day Two overnight stop|
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!

Dinner and Accommodation and Breakfast – Legendary Potjie dinner R100. Please pre-book with Ansu on whatsapp +27827327625.

Misverstand Dam:
Club Elani – Misverstand dam wall : Office: 022 423 8175, Fax: 086 623 4130, Skype: mandy.ser
Website: www.clubelani.co.za

Morreesburg:
Die Stoor – Accommodation and Glamping Shacks – Wilinda Hanekom Tel: 0827970869 https://www.diestoor.co.za/
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://destalleselfcatering.co.za/  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

Hopefield:
Doornboom Cottage https://lizanadejongh.wixsite.com/doornboomcottage

Velddrif/Port Owen:
Eigevis Waterfront Hotels is our official host in Velddrif. www.eigevis.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
Maxie 39 Marina Villa
Weskus Wonderlus B&B – A unique and characterful open plan space in the town of Velddrif. Sleeps two.

Regional tourism authorities:
Paarl: www.paarlonline.com  www.tourismpaarl.co.za
Wellington: www.wellington.co.za
Riebeek Kasteel/Riebeek West: www.riebeekvalley.info
Malmesbury: www.malmesburytourism.co.za
Tulbagh : www.tulbaghtourism.co.za
Morreesburg: www.tourismmoorreesburg.co.za
Piketberg: www.tourismpiketberg.co.za
Cape West Coast: www.capewestcoast.org
Bergrivier: https://bergriviertourism.co.za