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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.

Stellenbosch, South Africa
Self catering apartment
2019-2020
7 Nights self catering apartment
Airport transfers
2 x 2 hours a day pre-booked swim lanes
Olympic size 50m outdoor pool
Safari game drive
Mountain bike ride
Trail run
Night security
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Access to Olympic size outdoor pool (10 lanes)
50m Olympic size pool
Swim session in Olympic size pool
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Kara flirting with giraffe's
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Optional mountain bike ride
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Cape Point trip
Luxury accommodation
Luxury accommodation

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.

NEW YEARS TRIATHLON CAMP

SWIMMING CAMP WEEK PROGRAM

BOOK YOUR SWIMMING CAMP BEFORE THE 1ST OF OCTOBER AND GET AN EXTRA MASSAGE PP

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GROUP 1 6:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00
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

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SWIMMING CAMPS PRICING

6-10 Swimmers 8 Days R18,000 Per week

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

11-16 Swimmers 8 Days R14,800 per week

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

16+ Swimmers 8 Days R14,000 PP per week

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

Breakfast R2000 PP per week
Full Board R5000 PP per week

Full board includes a free drink with every meal

Extra massage R650 per massage
Mountain bike rental R450 PP

Discover the beautiful trails of Stellenbosch, it will be an easy non technical ride suitable for beginners.

City bike rental R200 Per day
Cape town (Waterfront + Camps bay + Table mountain) tour Contact us

This will take a full day

Boulders beach (penguins) + cape point Contact us

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.

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Airport transfers

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

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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

Swim CAMP

DAY 4 MONDAY

MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS

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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)

Late afternoon we will do a trail run at Boschendal and some food and a drink after at the Boschendal deli. The run is optional and you are more then welcome to join. The Boschendal running  trails runs through the beautiful Banhoek Valley, an area just outside Stellenbosch. The running trails are easy and flat. You can choose between a 5 km or a 10 km trail run. Mountain bikes can be rented for R400. There  will be a 5km or a 10km easy trail run or a 5km walk through the vineyards.
Morning + afternoon swim sessions

 

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DAY 6 WEDNESDAY

MORNING + AFTERNOON SWIM SESSIONS + OPTIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE

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Mountain bike ride

Late afternoon we will do an optional mountain bike ride through the Stellenbosch trails. Stellenbosch was host to the World Cup mountain biking in 2018. It offers 100 km of trails for beginner to advanced riders,starting right from  town center. This will be an easy non technical ride for beginners till more advanced riders. The 90 minute ride will take you through the forests and along the contours of Stellenbosch mountain. Mountain bikes can be rented for R300 ($25).
Morning + afternoon swim sessions

 

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DAY 7 THURSDAY

MORNING SWIM SESSION + SAFARI GAME DRIVE

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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.

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Accommodation

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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.

RATINGS
Near town center
pool
lounge and bbq area
satellite TV
24 hour security
parking and free wifi.

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Wining and dining

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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.

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