From R18000
SWIM CAMPS
Swim camps for international swimming teams escaping the European winter for the warmer sunny climate of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Swim facilities include access to state of the art olympic size (FINA Standard) 50m outdoor pool with a constant depth of 2m . A high performance gym is located next to the pool and inside the gym there is also a 25m, 5 lane heated pool.
Stellenbosch is a picturesque town that lies in South Africa’s wine lands. Surrounded by rolling green hills and sprawling mountains, the Dutch-colonised town is filled with many good restaurants, shops and coffee shops. Cape Town is just 45 minutes away and a perfect destination for some amazing touristic activities. All this makes Stellenbosch the perfect place to for a swim camp.
The swim camps includes airport transfers and a safari game drive with a typical Stellenbosch wine tasting after.
SWIM CAMPS
SWIM WHERE THE PRO'S SWIM
Stellenbosch, a swimming paradise
We are based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, which is fast becoming a swim training paradise during the European winters. It offers stellar training facilities and it has a fabulous sunny Mediterranean climate, warm sunny days and dry heat.
The scenic surroundings and mild weather are conducive to both indoor and outdoor activities, making it a popular sporting destination for young and old, the adventurer and the outdoor enthusiast. Outdoor sports lovers are spoilt for choice as mountain bike trails meander through fynbos, mountains and vineyards. Mountains, hills, valleys, forests and streams offer unequalled opportunities for both the outdoor and adventure enthusiast. An unforgettable swimming camp whilst you swim under the African sun.
SWIMMING CAMP WEEK PROGRAM
BOOK YOUR SWIMMING CAMP BEFORE THE 1ST OF OCTOBER AND GET AN EXTRA MASSAGE PP
GROUP 1 | 6:00 - 13:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 17:00 - 21:00 |
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Friday | Pick up from airport and check-in | Afternoon swim session (depending on time of arrival) | Open water swim at private dam + night market (optional) |
Saturday | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | |
Sunday | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | |
Monday | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | |
Tuesday | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | Trail run (optional) |
Wednesday | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | Mountain bike ride (optional) |
Thursday | 2 Hour swim session (reserved lanes) | Safari game drive + wine tasting (optional) | |
Friday | Check out + Airport transfers |
SWIMMING CAMP PROMOTION
SWIMMING CAMPS PRICING
All our swim camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R2000 per day
All our swim camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1850 per day per person
All our swim camps can be extended with extra training days (start earlier or stay longer). Extra days can be booked for R1750 per day per person
Extra options
Full board includes a free drink with every meal
Discover the beautiful trails of Stellenbosch, it will be an easy non technical ride suitable for beginners.
This will take a full day
This will take a full day
DAY 1 FRIDAY
ARRIVAL, CHECK IN, SWIM SESSION, NIGHT MARKET
Airport transfers / arrival
Airport transfer from Cape Town airport, no matter what time you arrive, you will be picked up. If we can't pick you up ourself (Bram), we will arrange a transfer for you. But please tell us if you bring your own bike ;-). It takes about 45 minutes from Cape Town International airport to your accommodation in Stellenbosch.
SWIM SESSION
In the afternoon you can start your first swim session of your camp
Open water swim + Night market (optional)
In the evening we do an open water swim, which you are welcome to join. After the swim we will visit the night market at Boschendal for some nice farm meals and a drink.
DAY 2 SATURDAY
MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS
Olympic size pool
During your triathlon camp you can make use of the state of art Olympic size pool (10 lanes x 50 m) and an indoor heated swimming pool both capable of hosting various regional, national and also international championships and training camps. During the summer months you have to share the pool with gold medal winners like Chad le Clos, Adam Peaty and Sarah Sjöström.
Morning + afternoon swim session
2 Swim sessions (2 x 2 hours) today, 1 early morning and 1 in the afternoon. All your swims will be in the 50m Olympic size outdoor pool and have reserved lanes with maximum 5 swimmers per lane.
DAY 3 SUNDAY
MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS
Recovery
For a dedicated recovery the centre offers 3 ice baths (temperature of the water is kept at 7- 9 degrees Celsius), a warm contrast bath (temperature of the water is kept at 34- 37 degrees Celsius) and 6 massage therapy cubicles to aid recovery after training.
2 Swim sessions (2 x 2 hours) today, 1 early morning and 1 in the afternoon. All your swims will be in the 50m Olympic size outdoor pool and have reserved lanes with maximum 5 swimmers per lane.
Morning + afternoon swim session
DAY 4 MONDAY
MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS
Gym
All our athletes have access to the Maties sports center. It contains weight training areas which are equipped with a large variety of equipment that allow a large number of members to train simultaneously. A Dedicated High Performance training section that is generally used by members as well as International Athletics Federations such as UK Athletics, German Athletics, and Austria Athletics. The gym also has large variety of cardiovascular training equipment including stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, indoor rowers, steppers and treadmills.
Morning + afternoon swim session
DAY 5 TUESDAY
MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS + OPTIONAL TRAIL RUN
Night run (optional)
Morning + afternoon swim sessions
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY
MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS + OPTIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE
Mountain bike ride
Morning + afternoon swim sessions
DAY 7 THURSDAY
MORNING SWIM SESSION + SAFARI GAME DRIVE
Safari game drive
This afternoon we will do a 2 hour game drive at Villiera wine farm. Expect to see some giraffes, kudu's, zebra's, wildebeests and much more. For the afternoon we planned a safari game drive at a wildlife sanctuary situated at Villiera's vineyards, 15 minutes outside Stellenbosch. It includes 12 dams plus marsh areas which attract a huge variety of bird-life. Indigenous trees are grown in old milk containers, plastic water bottles etc. Thousands of indigenous trees have also been donated by the Cape Garden Centre. To date well over 100 000 trees have been planted. A number of mammals have been introduced in the Wildlife Sanctuary: Springbuck, Kudu, Giraffe, Bontebok, Eland, Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Bush Pig, Burchell's Zebra, common Duiker, Steenbuck, Waterbuck and Grysbok.
Morning swim session
DAY 8 FRIDAY
CHECK OUT, AIRPORT TRANSFERS, OPTIONAL RIDE
Check out + airport transfers
The last day of your swim camp.....Check out and transfer back to Cape Town international airport. You can leave your luggage at the reception and can still make use of the gym and the pool. If you want to discover South Africa after the camp, we are willing to give you some tips (there is a lot to do /see). Traveling around by car is very easy and renting a car is quite cheap (try to book in advance). You are also more than welcome to extend your camp with extra training days.
Accommodation
Luxury guesthouse
This private and secure guesthouse has 7 double / twin rooms and 2 family rooms and can host up to 22 guest. It's close to several well-known attractions, 100m away from the stunning running and mountain bike trails, 1 km from the Olympic size pool and high performance gym and 800m from Dorp street with it’s coffee shops and restaurants. All luxury rooms have a view of the beautiful Stellenbosch Mountains and have a private bathroom. The accommodation has a swimming pool with a lounge and bbq area. There are kitchenettes in each room which include a kettle, tea and coffee and a bar fridge.
STELLENBOSCH
Wining and dining
Restaurants
Whether you take a morning walk or afternoon stroll, you’ll find a huge variety of cafés, coffee shops and small restaurants lining the streets in the town centre. There are more than 200 restaurants offering the most basic dishes to over-the-top and 5-star dining experiences, set both in the town and on many of the wine farms. A special aura abounds within restaurants housed in Cape Dutch buildings, while those with ultra-modern interiors reflect the diversity that is dining in Stellenbosch. Fine dining restaurants, laid-back bistros, coffee shops, sidewalk cafés and fast food outlets abound and offer traditional Cape cuisine and South African specialities, to the most exotic international cuisine. Stellenbosch restaurants were once again awarded Top 10 status in the Eat Out Restaurant Awards.