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SOUTHERN AFRICAN CHALLENGE 2019
7 Marathons in 7 Countries

South Africa - Lesotho – Swaziland – Zambia – Zimbabwe – Botswana - Namibia

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Z Adventures is proud to present the 2nd edition of Southern African Challenge.  The 7 marathons, 7 countries adventure will take place from August 2nd to August 11th, 2019.  We will take adventurers and sports enthusiasts on a cross country journey filled with unique running challenges and cultural immersion.  Our athletes have the option to partake in one or more running events over a fun-filled drive / fly vacation. The professionally managed official events will take place in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. The Southern African Challenge is designed to accommodate every kind of runner and walker. Participants will get a chance to explore different countries, meet like-minded adventure-athletes, and soak in the sights and sounds of each destination. Runners & walkers can choose any distance they like ranging from 5K, 10K, half marathon to full marathon. 

DATES: August 2 - August 11, 2019

LOCATIONS: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.

MARATHON PACKAGE: USD 2,425.00 per person. This includes:
  1. Welcome dinner in Durban.
  2. 9 nights accommodation based on twin sharing basis.
  3. Transfers by coach to all marathon locations (flight from JNB-LIV not included).
  4. Entry fee to all 7 professionally managed official marathons.
  5. All meals as specified.
  6. Unique finisher's medal for each race.
  7. Swag.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: USD 495.00

ITINERARY
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Day 1 South Africa (Friday 2/8) 
Meet up in Durban, check in to hotel. Dinner and trip briefing. Overnight Durban.
INCL: Dinner.
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​Day 2: South Africa (Saturday 3/8) 
Marathon 1: Durban Coastal Marathon, SOUTH AFRICA
Run marathon in the morning and drive to Lesotho border in the afternoon. Overnight in Sani Pass. 
INCL: All meals.
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​Day 3: Lesotho (Sunday 4/8)
Marathon 2: Sani Pass Marathon, LESOTHO
​Cross border and run marathon in Lesotho, and return to South African side.
Overnight near Swaziland border
INCL: All meals.
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​Day 4: Swaziland (Monday 5/8)
Marathon 3: Sand River Marathon, SWAZILAND
Cross border early in the morning, run marathon in Swaziland, and return to South African side – drive through to Johannesburg. Overnight Johannesburg,
INCL: All meals
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Day 5: Zambia (Tuesday 6/8) 
Fly to Livingstone, Zambia, arrive after lunch. Livingstone. Rest day.
Optional activities: See the Victoria Falls, Sunset cruise on Zambezi.
INCL: All meals
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​Day 6: Zimbabwe (Wednesday 7/8) 
Marathon 4: Hwange Marathon, ZIMBABWE 
Run in morning and then continue across to Botswana
Overnight in Kasane.
INCL: All meals
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Day 7: Botswana (Thursday 8/8)
Marathon 5: Chobe Marathon, BOTSWANA
Run in Kasane and drive to Namibia.
Overnight in Namibia.
INCL: All meals​
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Day 8: Namibia (Friday 9/8) 
Marathon 6: Impalila Island Marathon, NAMIBIA
Run early in the morning and drive to Zambia.
Overnight in Livingstone.
INCL: All meals
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Day 9: Zambia (Saturday 10/8) 
Marathon 7: Zambezi Waterfront Marathon, ZAMBIA
Run early in morning. Award ceremony and celebration dinner in the evening.
Overnight Livingstone.
INCL: All meals
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​Day 10: Zambia (Sunday 11/8) 

​Flight back home from Livingstone.
INCL: Breakfast.

​EXTRAS:
  • International flights to / from Durban / Livingstone
  • One-way flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone (Price: USD 150-200 approx)
  • Transfer from Durban airport to host hotel
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hotel room telephone, mini bar and hotel food and drinks between meals
  • ​Visas to all countries
  • Personal items purchased

INDIVIDUAL RACE ENTRY FEE: USD 100.00 (applicable to non-packaged runners). The price includes a finisher's medal. 

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TRIP ESSENTIALS:

  • All runners are required to have either a GPS watch or smartphone with distance calculation app.
  • Mandatory vaccinations for entering South Africa and other countries.
  • ​Trip and medical evacuation insurance.
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WEATHER INFORMATION:

Johannesburg: High/Low, degrees Celsius: 19/1. Colder at night, comfortable days (but can get chilly days as well as hotter days)
Lesotho: High/Low, degrees Celsius: 27/17. Days can get hot.
Swaziland: High/Low, degrees Celsius: 20/6. Colder at night, comfortable days (but can get chilly days as well as hotter days)
Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia: High/Low, degrees Celsius: 27/7. Colder at night, days can get hot.


VACCINATIONS:

Malaria: Prevalent in Victoria Falls and surrounding areas – consult your doctor about best anti malaria medication for you.
In addition, mosquito repellent is very important in order to reduce the risk of malaria.

Yellow Fever: Travelers between Zambia and South Africa require proof of a Yellow Fever Vaccination. You will be required to have the vaccination a minimum of 10 days before arrival, however the vaccination is valid for 10 years.

Other: It is your own responsibility to ensure you have the required medication with you for the duration of the trip. Consult your doctor to ensure your vaccinations are up to date and that you bring along any other medicines you require.

For more information, please contact us by email

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