The Classic Safari Challenge leaves Cape Town’s old harbour and heads out of town under the shadows of Table Bay Mountain on February 16 – for the start of a three week marathon drive across the heart of Africa.

The Route

The Classic Safari Challenge leaves Cape Town’s old harbour and heads out of town under the shadows of Table Bay Mountain on February 16 – for the start of a three week marathon drive across the heart of Africa.

Six African countries later, the survivors will reach the palm trees of Hemingway’s Hotel, north of Mombasa in the Watamu national marine park…simply one of the finest “drop-out” hotels in the world, and one of the most tranquil, soul-healing spots on earth… the ultimate destination for the prizegiving celebrations after a very special drive.

The route includes several days in Namibia, even an early-morning spot of hot-air balooning over the giant sand-dunes of the Skeleton Coast, into the Etosha national park, home to the world’s largest elephants among many other bird and animal species; Victoria Falls, for a spot of white water rafting…. onwards to the Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilamjaro, before the last lap through Kenya to the Indian Ocean Coast.

Only a tiny handful of drivers, in very special cars, were sought for this highly exclusive drive, as the intention from the outset was to take time out in the “tiny, out of the way” places, the lodges and camps in national game parks. A great bunch of characters, from all round the world, already pioneers of such icons as the Peking to Paris and our Around the World in 80 Days, have come together for a re-union, taking on The Peking-Paris, Africa style.

Route Schedule

The Participants

Overall Results