AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER

TRAVERSE Tanzania offers multi-day adventures through the scenic and seldom-traveled backcountry of northern Tanzania. 

Participants power themselves through stunning landscapes and extraordinary wildlife areas, from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the shores of Lake Natron.

TRAVERSE is an opportunity for every athlete to experience a truly untamed Africa while investing in local communities.

THREE WAYS TO TRAVERSE

TRAVERSE Tanzania makes it possible for runners and cyclists to explore Tanzania under their own power.

TRAVERSE RUN is offered annually on scheduled dates. TRAVERSE GRV and MTB are available as private, customizable adventures for groups of eight or more riders.

Each offers a hefty challenge on varied terrain, spectacular scenery, wildlife viewing, and the opportunity to experience an incredible new culture.

THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

TRAVERSE can take care of every detail of your time in Tanzania. Depending on your event or private itinerary, your experience can include:

  • Airport pickup & drop-off

  • Accommodation

  • Meals & on-course feed zones

  • Drinks

  • Logistics

  • Park fees

  • Medical services & emergency evacuation

International flights, Tanzanian visas, and personal travel, health, and accident insurance are not included.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

  • Both professional and amateur athletes are welcome; no qualification is required. The courses are designed to be enjoyable for both elites and adventurers. The front end may be fast, but most athletes come primarily for the challenge, the scenery, and the wildlife (and it may be they have the most fun).

  • Youth under the age of 18 must have a guardian’s permission to participate. Youth under 16 years old are not guaranteed entry, and must go through an application process. Email us for more info.

  • Participants are responsible for ensuring they arrive at TRAVERSE with the necessary fitness level to participate.

  • Full medical checkup by a doctor is recommended prior to TRAVERSE. Each participant must sign a personal indemnity form before participating. TRAVERSE and Red Knot Racing do not provide travel, health, or accident insurance.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

  • You enjoy travel and experiencing new cultures.

  • You want to accomplish something so difficult it impacts your life.

  • Seeing African wildlife while running or cycling is a dream of yours.

  • You appreciate — and are willing to endure — the harsh wilds of a truly rugged backcountry.

  • Experiencing Mount Kilimanjaro is on your bucket list.

  • An experience that takes care of everything from transport to food and drink appeals to you.

  • You appreciate routes and schedules that allow you to experience northern Tanzania’s people, wildlife and terrain at your own pace.

  • You value small events that prioritize community.

  • You desire to use sport to positively impact the world.

Join the herd.

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