TRAVERSE TANZANIA

Epic 5-day adventures in Tanzania’s rugged backcountry, from Mount Kilimanjaro to Lake Natron.

AN EVENT LIKE NO OTHER

TRAVERSE Tanzania is a 5-day adventure in 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 to experience a truly untamed Africa.

3 RACES, 1 ADVENTURE

TRAVERSE Tanzania makes it possible for every athlete to explore Tanzania under their own power, whether on foot or by bicycle:

• TRAVERSE GRVL:  21 - 28 MAY 2025
• TRAVERSE MTB:  31 MAY - 7 JUNE 2025
• TRAVERSE RUN RECCE:  10 - 17 JUNE 2025

All three events offer varied terrain, spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing, and the opportunity for racers to experience an incredible new culture. The 5 days of racing are nestled inside a larger, all-inclusive 8-day Tanzanian adventure.

THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

TRAVERSE Traverse is an all-inclusive 8-day experience. We provide:

• airport pickup and drop-off
• accommodation
• all food (3 meals per day + race feed zones)
• and drink (coffee, tea, sodas, beer and wine included)
• logistics
• park fees
• medical services and emergency evacuation

Participants are responsible only for Tanzanian visas and flights in and out of Kilimanjaro Airport. Accommodation is in four race villages complete with tents, mattresses, toilets, and shower facilities. Food in race villages is fresh, delicious, and plenty. The coffee is hot, and the beers are cold. Our chefs have years of experience cooking in the backcountry and do not disappoint. We also provide for guests with dietary restrictions.

*Note: We are organizing our 2025 TRAVERSE RUN RECCE as a final test of concept, prior to launching TRAVERSE RUN in 2026. To thank you for agreeing to provide feedback on the course and event, we are offering entry at more than 40% off the 2026 price. We'll offer the same great experience, but in an exceptionally lenient and laid back way. Think of this recce as camping and running for a week with a group of your closest friends. 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

• Both professional and amateur athletes are welcome; no qualification is required. While TRAVERSE does record times and honor winners, the courses are designed to be enjoyable for both elites and adventurers. The front end will be fast, but many 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. Contact 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 provide proof of insurance and sign a personal indemnity form before participating.

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 all-inclusive race, that takes care of everything from transport to food and drink, is appealing to you.
• You appreciate lenient time cutoffs, that allow you to experience north Tanzania’s people, wildlife and terrain at your own pace.
• You value small races that prioritize community.
• You desire for your race participation to positively impact the world.