In the heart of the spectacularly desolate Northern Cape lies one of the continent’s true wonders of nature. As the mighty Orange River makes its way inexorably to the cold Atlantic Ocean, it winds its way through the scorching desert and the lunar landscapes of Augrabies. Forcing its way through a narrow granite gorge, it tumbles 56 metres in one of world’s biggest waterfalls by volume of water before continuing along through the spectacular sheer-walled canyon carved out of golden rock over hundreds of millions of years.
Long a favourite on the South African calendar, the renowned but challenging Klipspringer Hiking Trail has provided intrepid and tough hikers the unique opportunity to experience this unspoilt desert wilderness first hand and close up.
Now you can run the Klipspringer Trail!
Recognising the love and passion that trail runners have for the natural environment, and appreciating the increasing role that they play in conservation initiatives around the country, SAN Parks and the management of the Augrabies Falls National Park are thrilled to invite a very limited group of runners once a year to test themselves against the magnificently gruelling canyon and desert environment that is home to the Augrabies Falls Klipspringer Challenge.
Race Summary
Klipspringer Challenge | |
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Day One | +-31km |
Day Two | +-33km |
Klipspringer Lite | |
Day One | +-20km |
Day Two | +-18km |
Day One Start and Finish is on the Northern bank of the Orange River near the fantastic Khamkirri Resort just outside the Park, while Day Two Start and Finish is on the Southern side of the River at the Augrabies Falls National Park Rest Camp. Day One is run in the pristine and remote Northern Section of the Park, taking runners through landscapes that might very well have never seen human footprints before. Despite some tough technical sections and the odd quad-busting climb, faster runners will relish the outstanding going as they race through this special piece of the Kalahari. Day Two is run entirely in the Southern Section of the Park and encompasses the traditional SANParks 3-day Klipspringer Hiking Trail. This is tough and technical but exhilarating desert running, rewarding runners with some of the most spectacular landscapes and scenery our planet has to offer, including some breathtaking trails along the edge of the famous Orange River Canyon.
Stuur asb vir my kostes vir d lite trail run 20km en 18km baie dankie
Wat is die inskrywing kostes?
Stuur asb die kostes en hoe werk die verblyf en etes.
What’s the cost per person?
Please send qoute for 2 people for the lite
Hi we are 3 pax keen to do 2025 Lite.
Please send us the information for the race. IE also where to stay etc and what is advisable. I see the dates are 03/04 May 2025 which I assume we arrive on the 2nd and leave on the 5th. Is it better to Stay at Augrabies RestCamp??? What is included any food snacks after?? Any evening entertainment??
Thanks
hello, what is the km for the one day challenge ?
Hi Jianri,
Emailed a reply directly to you 🙂
Goeie dag
Ek wil net uitvind hoe en waar skryf n mens in vir die klipspringer lite?
Groete
Suzette
We are interested in the lite for 2025 , what are the fees and how does Accomodation work?