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Budget Getaways Review
A veritable playground for trail runners and mountain bikers, corporate team builds, as well as more laid-back groups (with or without high octane kids), Tri Active Lodge and it's rich outdoor package can be found just 5km from Elgin.
Set among fynbos-clad mountains, this three-star graded lodge comes well equipped either as a home base to some awesome running and mountain bike trails, or as a destination in itself: swimming pool with deck, the Wildcat Pub & Restaurant, a function venue (think sport-themed wedding), and a variety of rustic-luxury accommodation.
Your most comfortable bed is probably one of the three-sleeper timber cabins, which are set against a gorgeous mountain backdrop and come with ensuite bathrooms. There are three of these.
Further along, the Safari Tents are far from roughing it - they're fitted with decks and open lawns to the front, comfortable beds and linen, electric blankets, ensuite bathrooms, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Man, life has become soft since our grandparents' days, when a stuk canvas to keep off the rain was known as 'camping'.
Staying with the tents, you have the choice between either two-sleeper units, or a four-sleeper family tent. If you want to sleep under a wooded canopy, ask for a Forest Walk tent.
Clay pigeon shooting, volleyball, quad bikes, obstacle courses, walking and hiking trails, tons of mountain biking single track, it's all here. As is a loaded tray of wine estates, farm stalls and restaurants.
Vibey weekend atmosphere, a fun range of accommodation, sport opportunity aplenty, close to home, Tri Active Lodge sounds like a nice break from the usual.
"This is a jewel in the Elgin valley, fantastic hosts and gloriously energized afterwards! Will certainly be back."
(visited March 2015)
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