Lake Eland Mile Open Water Swim
Games in Port Shepstone

Lake Eland Mile Open Water Swim takes place each year on the first sunday of November , the next event will take place in the Lake at the Lake Eland Game Reserve, in Kwazulu Natal South coast of South Africa on the 3rd of November 2013. The Lake Eland mile sees swimmers from ages 6 - 76 enter the event each year, an activity the entire family can join in for. Cash prizes and Gold Silver and Bronze medals are won each year over 29 different categories and all swimmers receive finishing medals. The events offered include 500m / mile events and 3000m event which is a SSA qualifying event. Set in the bush amongst wild animals the lake is a draw card for swimmers from all over the world as the location although in the bush is also only 35km away from the beach in the closest town of port Shepstone. For a truly wild swim experience this is an event not to be missed. Although many stands is available for browsing on the day including food stalls, the Reserve allow visitors to bring in their o.

So whether you’re a first time swimmer, a pool swimmer, a triathlete looking for some swim training or an experienced open water swimmer there’s an event for you. After the swim, hang out and enjoy the picturesque Lake Eland Game Reserve with spectacular views of the Oribi Gorge and abundant wildlife.