Sandford Park Country Hotel

Sandford Park Country Hotel Only 3.5 hours from Gauteng,

Sandford Park is ideal for a peaceful weekend getaway or an energising outdoor experience. Follow us on Twitter:

Sandford Park Country Hotel invites you to escape from the stress of city living, and take a breath of fresh air in the tranquil surrounds of Bergville, gateway to the Drakensberg. With endless views of the ancient Drakensberg mountains, Sandford Park’s country-like setting amid manicured lawns and rose gardens is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking in the Berg,

horse riding on the historical Spioenkop, explore the battlefields nearby or discover San rock art. Sandford is also ideal for conferences and weddings. Sandford Park’s welcoming atmosphere and cosy ambience complement the comfortable accommodation. The legendary pub brims with charm and character, and reflects Sandford’s 150-year history.

28/11/2025
EVENTS in the CATHKIN PARK, WINTERTON and NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG as at 4th September 2025 – compiled by Ann GrayWinterton...
04/09/2025

EVENTS in the CATHKIN PARK, WINTERTON and NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG as at 4th September 2025 – compiled by Ann Gray

Winterton parkrun takes place every Saturday morning from the Waffle Hut starting at 08.00 . Register on www.parkrun.co.za/winterton Cannibal Cave parkrun takes place in the Northern Drakensberg

Cathkin Park Walking Group takes place every Tuesday. 8.00 in Winter and 7.00 in Summer. Contact Nick 0794936424

Central Drakensberg Hiking Group Saturdays and overnight hikes. Contact James Seymour for details. 0829255508

Cathkin Park Community Projects Run takes place on the First Friday of the month at 17.00 in Summer and 16.30 in Winter at The Nest. (April to September)

Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School has a concert on Wednesday afternoons during term times www.webtickets.co.za or 0364681012 or 0785118680

Mountain Music Club takes place on the last Saturday of every month from 5pm usually at Mac’s Café , Cedarwood Shopping Centre. Dave: 0724839049 (music) Cormac 0832956548 (restaurant bookings)

5th – 6th Sept: Open Weekend for Prospective learners at Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School. 0364681012
5th – 7th Sept. Mont Aux Sources Ultra Trail Run. 55km and 20km www.montauxsourcesultratrail.co.za
5th - 6th Sept: The Berg Show at VS Agri Grounds R74 Joanine 0828564368
12th Sept: Rugby Legends Golf Day at Champagne Sportsbook your spot 0812523065
11th -15th Sept: Fibre Festival at Ardmore Guest Farm 0762670969
17th, 18th and 19th Sept: go2berg riders will be in the area
19th – 21 Sept: Berg Birding with Andrew Weaver. Cavern Berg Resort.0837015724
26th Sept: Wine Comedy and Art Evening at Swallowfield Restaurant . Bookings Linieta 0634606972
30th Sept – 2nd Oct: Spring Flower Encounter (9.00 – 15.30 daily) Art Workshop. Alanna 0824287889

4th Oct: Winterton Bass Fishing Competition. Check Facebook for more details Ross 0825582974
4th Oct: Run the Berg. All Out Adventures www.runtheberg.co.za
16th – 19th Oct: KTM Adventure Rally at Champagne Sports Resort
25th – 26th Oct: Kudu Canter contact [email protected]
31st Oct – 2 Nov: Vine and View. Ardmore Guest Farm. Boking Now. [email protected]

1st Nov: Winterton Street Market. Winterton. Contact 0825489910

5th – 7th Dec: Christmas in the Berg at the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School. www.dbchoir.com
2026
17-19thApr: The Oxpecker Ultra www.theoxpecker.co.za
1st – 3rd May: Yellow billed Oxpecker www.theoxpecker.co.za
8th – 10th May: Red billed Oxpecker www.theoxpecker.co.za
15th – 17th May: African Oxpecker www.theoxpecker.co.za

Ann Gray
4th September 2025

Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.

02/09/2025
ᴍᴏɴᴛ-ᴀᴜx ꜱᴏᴜʀᴄᴇꜱ ᴄʜᴀʟʟᴇɴɢᴇ 5 to 7 September.
21/08/2025

ᴍᴏɴᴛ-ᴀᴜx ꜱᴏᴜʀᴄᴇꜱ ᴄʜᴀʟʟᴇɴɢᴇ 5 to 7 September.

The Mont-Aux-Sources Ultra Trail formerly known as the Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge, is one of the oldest trail running events in South Africa. Since being established in 1992, our goal has always been to offer runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike the opportunity to experience the incredible Drakensb...

Central and Northern Drakensberg EventsWinterton parkrun takes place every Saturday morning from the Waffle Hut starting...
03/08/2025

Central and Northern Drakensberg Events

Winterton parkrun takes place every Saturday morning from the Waffle Hut starting at 08.00 . Register on www.parkrun.co.za/winterton Cannibal Cave parkrun takes place in the Northern Drakensberg

Cathkin Park Walking Group takes place every Tuesday. 8.00 in Winter and 7.00 in Summer. Contact Nick 0794936424

Central Drakensberg Hiking Group Saturdays and overnight hikes. Contact James Seymour for details. 0829255508

Cathkin Park Community Projects Run takes place on the First Friday of the month at 17.00 in Summer and 16.30 in Winter at The Nest. (April to September)

Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School has a concert on Wednesday afternoons during term times www.webtickets.co.za or 0364681012 or 0785118680

Mountain Music Club takes place on the last Saturday of every month from 5pm usually at Mac’s Café , Cedarwood Shopping Centre. Dave: 0724839049 (music) Cormac 0832956548 (restaurant bookings)

9th Aug: Ntabamoya Trail Run www.ntabamoyatrailrun.com 5km, 12km and 18km

9th- 10th Aug: Explore Qigong at Swallowfield Chapel Registration renxueafrica.org Gary 0824085119

23rd Aug: Winterton Primary School Golf Day Estcourt Golf Club 10.00. Contact Cindy on 0364881513 or 0798435707

5th – 6th Sept: Open Weekend for Prospective learners at Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School. 0364681012

5th – 7th Sept. Mont Aux Sources Ultra Trail Run. 55km and 20km www.montauxsourcesultratrail.co.za

5th - 6th Sept: The Berg Show at VS Agri Grounds R74 Joanine 0828564368

12th Sept: Rugby Legends Golf Day at Champagne Sportsbook your spot 0812523065

11th -15th Sept: Fibre Festival at Ardmore Guest Farm 0762670969

19th – 21 Sept: Berg Birding with Andrew Weaver. Cavern Berg Resort.0837015724

4th Oct: Winterton Bass Fishing Competition. Check Facebook for more details Ross 0825582974

4th Oct: Run the Berg. All Out Adventures www.runtheberg.co.za

16th – 19th Oct: KTM Adventure Rally at Champagne Sports Resort

25th – 26th Oct: Kudu Canter contact [email protected]

1st Nov: Winterton Street Market. Winterton. Contact 0825489910

5th – 7th Dec: Christmas in the Berg at the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School. www.dbchoir.com

2026

17-19thApr: The Oxpecker Ultra www.theoxpecker.co.za

1st – 3rd May: Yellow billed Oxpecker www.theoxpecker.co.za

8th – 10th May: Red billed Oxpecker www.theoxpecker.co.za

15th – 17th May: African Oxpecker www.theoxpecker.co.za



Ann Gray

30th July 2025

Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.

Sandford Park Country Hotel - an ideal accommodation base for the Berg Show 2025
28/07/2025

Sandford Park Country Hotel - an ideal accommodation base for the Berg Show 2025

What a wonderful snowy 🌨 July we are having this year. Book your spot, there is a possibility of more in August.
23/07/2025

What a wonderful snowy 🌨 July we are having this year. Book your spot, there is a possibility of more in August.

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