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Words: Christopher Green | Photos: Various photographers
It is the stunning location that makes this course truly remarkable. Photo credit: Champagne Sports Resort
Playing at the giant’s feet
FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD, I HAVE BEEN CATEGORISED AS ‘SPORTS MAD’. MY MOST HARROWING CHILDHOOD NIGHTMARE WAS ONE IN WHICH MY CRICKET BAT BROKE, I STILL GET SHIVERS. ARRIVING AT CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT WAS LIKE COMING TO A HOLIDAY RESORT CUSTOM-BUILT TO FUEL MY ADDICTION.
Situated at the foot of the Drakensburg escarpment, the setting alone would make Champagne Sports a memorable stay. Even without leaving the resort you are presented with an array of options, but it is the location that makes Champagne Sports unique, with hikes, mountain biking and even Segway tours (crazily, this is riding on Segways along the mountain paths) on offer, as the Drakensburg looms above. Unfortunately, we were only here for a quick weekend getaway, so I sadly had to forego many of the adventures available.
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