Country: South Africa
5 Feb - 7 Feb 2027
200km
36hrs
28°C
Northern Cape /Free State
ARWS Africa
Team of 2 & 4
Unlimited
Trek / MTB / Paddling / Ropework
Unsupported
Provided by the Organization
No
Product Prizes
An expedition style adventure race exploring one of the greatest water ways in South Africa the Vanderkloof dam and mighty orange river, staged by Adrian Saffy.
'The Saffinator' needs no introduction to adventure racers in South Africa. In fact, he's one of the people in South Africa who has introduced a multitude of people to adventure racing and mountain adventures in general. You can expect a real challenge and to be shown some truly magical wild places on the race, always with a twist.
All teams will receive ARWS Africa ranking points, and the event will count as the final race in 2026 Series after postponement from a earlier date.
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