Ride Africa | 2026

The Ride Africa 2026 event takes place from Wednesday, 4 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026 at Glencairn Weddings in Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal.

Set in the scenic Southern Berg, Ride Africa is a thrilling 3-day motorbike adventure event designed for riders of different levels. The event combines qualifying, multi-day riding, mountain routes, race village hospitality, and a fully inclusive weekend experience.

The event begins with Day 1 qualifying, where Iron, Bronze, and Silver riders complete a short route through the hills near the race village, while Gold riders take on an endurocross track later in the afternoon. Days 2 and 3 then take riders into the Southern Berg mountains for a two-day adventure.

Ride Africa caters for a range of rider categories, including Iron, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with additional prize classes for high school riders, seniors, masters, ladies, open riders, and dads and lads teams.

Entry includes a full race village experience, meals, tented accommodation, an event garment, medal, medical support, security, water tables, entertainment, and access to the event’s post-ride atmosphere.

Event Dates

• Wednesday, 4 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026
• Riding Format: Prologue / qualifying plus 2 days of riding

Classes & Entry Fees

• Gold Class: R9,200 per person
• Silver Class: R9,200 per person
• Bronze Class: R9,200 per person
• Iron Class: R9,200 per person
• Masters: R9,200 per person
• Seniors: R9,200 per person
• Ladies: R9,200 per person
• Dads and Lads: R8,800 per person
• Kids Race: R4,000 per child

Event Highlights

• 3-day motorbike adventure in the Southern Berg
• Iron, Bronze, Silver and Gold rider categories
• Prologue / qualifying and 2 days of riding
• Fully serviced race village
• 11 meals included
• Canvas tent accommodation with mattresses
• Bar, chill zone and charging station
• Event garment and medal
• Medical and doctor support
• Water tables and entertainment