The 2018 National Saamtrek will be held over the weekend 19 to 21 October 2018 at the Forever Resort at Gariep Dam.

Gariep here we come, over the weekend of 19 to 21 October 2018 the National Saamtrek will be held at the Forever Resort Gariep Dam. Our contact person is Shantel Harper and contact details are email: garieprev@foreversa.co.za or by telephone:  051 754 0045. Gariep has many other accommodation options should you opt not to stay at the Resort. All activities will be held at the Resort. You can also visit their website at http://www.forevergariep.co.za/

The preliminary programme is as follows:

Friday 19 October 2018: Registration starts at 16h00 and will be done in the reception area and will close at 18h00. At 19h00 bring and braai at the Karoo Lapa at the entrance gate to the resort. There will be a cash bar, no own alcohol allowed.

Saturday 20 October 2018: Photo Shoot starting at 07h00. AGM at the same hall where you registered at 09h00. Judging and display starts at 11h30. Ladies event at 12h30. Prize giving dinner 18h30 for 19h00. We have booked and arranged Chris Coetzer to act as master of ceremony and entertain us like he did last year, really great experience!

Sunday 21 October 2018: Winners and 2^nd place photo shoot where the judging took place at 07h00, there will some farewell drinks and snacks thereafter the Saamtrek ends.

There are various accommodation options, chalets ranging from 2/4 and 6 bed chalets ranging from R1320.00 to R1680 per night. Camping sites starting at R200 per night plus R70 per person per night.