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January 2022
Vasbyt Adventure Race
The Sixth Vasbyt Adventure Race will be in the Southern Drakensberg on the 20-23 January 2022 and will have three race distances – 60hr, 12hr and 6hr. The 60hr event will have a winning time of 42-45 hours with a race cut off of 60 hours and will be ideal training for the upcoming Expedition Africa in Lesotho. The event will give teams the experience of racing through two nights and gain some valuable altitude training. Passports will be needed…
Find out more »Euro Steel Drak Descent
ENTRIES ARE OPEN! We have already spoken to the riders that are carrying entries over and so now we can officially open entries to all riders wanting to ride the 2022 Euro Steel Drak Descent! 2022's race is going to be another exciting edition and we know that you, as much as us, cannot wait to get back out there in the pristine summer conditions of the Southern Drakensberg! We have two options for riders; the full Drak Descent and…
Find out more »Drak Challenge
The summer rains have started to fall in earnest in the Southern Berg and the farmers are expecting a good, wet summer! That's great news for N3TC Drak Challenge in partnership with FNB paddlers battling with FOMO after missing out last year! The dates have been confirmed for Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January 2022! We have always gone the extra mile to be the best value-for-money paddling event on the calendar. We have kept our entry fee at the…
Find out more »Euro Steel Run the Rivers trail run
Euro Steel will continue to support the Run the Rivers Trail Run 2022. What more could organisers ask for from a sponsor when they just continue to do more, give more and add such value to our event? We are ever grateful to Colin and his team and all at Euro Steel who make this possible. Those that carried over to 2022 – entries open on 1 September. Public entries open on 1 October. For 2022, payment for the race…
Find out more »Sani Pass Wild Flower Walk
SANI PASS WILDFLOWER WALK - 30 January 2022 with Elsa Pooley "A slow 8km walk down the Sani Pass enjoying the unique flowers, the superb views, and birds along the way with expert botanists to help identify the species to add to your appreciation and enjoyment." ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Contact Sani Lodge Backpackers on 0839873071 or email info@sanilodge.co.za Cost R600 per person (includes transport up Sani Pass) MEET: 06h30 sharp at the Giant’s Cup Café 10.5km down the SANI…
Find out more »November 2022
Sani Stagger Endurance Race
An out and back route, the marathon starts and ends at the Sani Pass Hotel. This is a tough run; the climb to the Sani Pass Summit is 1300 metres and you do that in just over 20 kilometres! By the time you’ve reached half way you only would have done 280 metres and the border post is at 1968 metres above sea level. Twin Streams comes and goes as does Suicide Bend, Ice Corner and Big Bend Corner. This…
Find out more »December 2022
Touch Rugby Tournament
Sani TRT is back; bigger and better. Things to keep the whole family busy. Come kick off the festive season with us.
Find out more »Merrell Trail ‘n Tube
Blast through a hot Summer trail run in the southern Drakensberg punctuated by a refreshing and fun tubing section on the famous Umzimkhulu river. Wet bum ‘n all!! It’s festive family fun at it’s most entertaining. Easy to follow 16km or 8km trail routes. Both with 1,3km tubing on large inflated tyre tubes. Lifejackets provided. Race venue is Khotso Lodge and Horse Trails in Underberg on the magnificent Drakensberg Gardens Road just outside the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Easy access to many…
Find out more »Merrell Trail ‘n Torch
Light yourself up like a Christmas tree and run wild in the moon shadow of the mighty Drakensberg. Family festive fun vibe to get you all in the silly mood with face painting and Insta opportunities galore! Well-marked 4km and 8km trail routes. Set off after sunset with a headlamp or torch and come back to an awesome farm setting. Race venue is Khotso Lodge and Horse Trails in Underberg on the magnificent Drakensberg Gardens Road just outside the uKhahlamba…
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