The final countdown to 2018's Expedition Africa - Namaqua West Coast is officially underway as race organisers, Stephan and Heidi Muller undertake their final preparations that make this 500km Adventure Racing World Series event, an adventure race of a lifetime.

Passion and love for something

On our way to explore the Island of Rodrigues in our quest to find exotic adventure racing destinations for the future

Our "Working Holiday" is taking shape as we explore the area and put the route together. Epic Trekking legs, Mountain biking and kayaking that will make you see places not many have seen.

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful 2018 for all our family, friends and followers

Black in support of our Farmers

The 59km canyon ventured all 39 teams through an untouched picturesque part of African soil. Race organiser; Stephan Muller predicted that the Baviaanskloof region would certainly be a highlight for athletes racing Expedition Africa 2017.

More than half the field managed to race through the buffalo 'dark zone' before the zones shutdown commenced at 18h00 this evening. All teams between CP 17 and CP 21 must make camp at their exact spot, and are not allowed to move until 06h00 tomorrow morning.

Athletes and their families were able to enjoy their final Saturday afternoon before the chaos of this year's 500km adventure race hits the Cape St Francis Resort. Team captains have now had the opportunity to copy the control points off the master map and question any concerns that could arise along the route.