Serengeti safari Marathon
Run wild
About This Event
Run Wild. Explore More. Experience Africa. More than a marathon — it's an African adventure. Four days from Nairobi across the border into Tanzania: a shake-out run on the shores of Lake Victoria, the island reserve of Saa Nane, race day on the Serengeti plains, a Big Five game drive, and an after-run party under a sky full of stars. The Serengeti spirit lives on, as we purpose to conquer Africa's most iconic landscape together! 🌍🦓🌅
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Itinerary
Nairobi → Bunda
12th November 2026
The road trip south begins before dawn. A full day of scenic driving takes the group from Nairobi across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the evening for check-in and the first race briefing.
Assemble & Depart Nairobi
05:30 AM
Meet the Trek team, load up and roll out of Nairobi as the city is still waking. Bags stowed, seats claimed, the adventure officially starts here.
Pro Tip: Be at the assembly point by 5:00 AM — the bus leaves at 5:30 sharp.
Cross-Border Drive
Daytime
A scenic run south through the Rift Valley and across the Tanzanian border, with comfort stops and a lunch break along the way.
Pro Tip: Carry your passport, yellow fever certificate and some small notes for the border.
Arrival & Hotel Check-In
Evening
Roll into Bunda in the evening. Check in, shower off the road, and settle in for dinner with the group.
Race Briefing
After dinner
Route, timings, transport to the start line and what to expect on race morning — everything you need before the adventure ahead.
Explore Mwanza
13th November 2026
A recovery day on the shores of Lake Victoria — a gentle shake-out run in the morning, then Mwanza's rock-strewn skyline, Saa Nane Island and a lakeside afternoon.
Morning Shake-Out Run
Morning
An easy few kilometres to loosen the legs after a long day on the road. Nothing hard — just enough to remind the body what it came here to do.
Pro Tip: Keep it conversational. The race is in 24 hours.
Afternoon2 of 4Mwanza Town Excursion
Head into the Rock City — Mwanza sits on Lake Victoria under enormous balancing granite boulders, and the drive in is worth the trip on its own.
AfternoonHighlight3 of 4Saa Nane Island National Park
A short boat ride to the smallest national park in Tanzania — an island reserve in the middle of Lake Victoria, home to impala, rock hyrax and some of the best views back across the water.
Pro Tip: The light on the lake is best in the late afternoon — save some camera battery.
Evening4 of 4Lakeside Evening & Dinner
Guided city tour, photography around the waterfront, then back to the hotel for dinner and an early night before race day.
Race Day & Safari
14th November 2026
The main event. Run the Serengeti Safari Marathon in the morning, then trade running shoes for a game drive through one of the most iconic landscapes on earth — and finish under the stars.
Early Breakfast & Transfer
Early morning
Fuel up early and transfer to the race venue with the group. Bibs and kit are already sorted — Trek handles the logistics so you only have to run.
Pro Tip: Eat what you have trained on. Race morning is not the day for a new breakfast.
Race morningHighlight2 of 5Serengeti Safari Marathon
42km, 21km, 10km or 5km across the plains. Whichever distance you picked, this is the one you came for.
Pro Tip: Start conservatively — the heat builds fast once the sun is up.
Late morning3 of 5Finish Line Celebration
Medal, cold drink, and the particular satisfaction of having run a marathon in the Serengeti. Celebrate with the rest of the Trek crew.
AfternoonHighlight4 of 5Serengeti National Park Game Drive
An afternoon game drive into the park in search of the Big Five. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — plus everything else the plains put on.
Pro Tip: Late afternoon is prime game viewing — the animals move as the heat drops.
Evening5 of 5After-Run Party
The celebration under a Serengeti sunset and a sky full of stars. Food, music, and the shared conviction that this was worth every early morning of training.
Return to Nairobi
15th November 2026
Breakfast, check-out and the long road home — with a medal in the bag, a camera roll full of the Serengeti and a bus full of new friends.
Breakfast & Hotel Check-Out
Morning
A relaxed final breakfast, bags packed, and one last look at the lake before the drive north.
Journey Back to Nairobi
Daytime
Retrace the route across the border and back through the Rift Valley, arriving in Nairobi later in the evening.
Pro Tip: Keep your passport handy again for the northbound crossing.
What's Included
- Race registration handled by Trek (we register you directly with the organizer)
- Bib and kit collection from race HQ
- Bib delivery to your hotel room
- Dedicated Trek contact on-site through out the trip
- Race day logistics support
- Accommodation (as per your selection)
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Transport (if you book the Trek bus or overland Truck)
- Mwanza city tour
- Saa nane island excursion
- Serengeti game drive
- After run party
Not Included
- All not mentioned
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The Trek Difference
At no extra cost, with every booking
Race registration handled by Trek
We register you directly with the event organizer. No wrestling with foreign websites or payment forms.
Bib collection from race HQ
We collect your bib from the race expo. No queueing on race eve while your legs cramp.
Bib delivered to your hotel room
Your bib will be waiting for you at reception the day before the race. One less thing to worry about.
Dedicated Trek contact on-site
A local Trek team member is on the ground throughout your trip. Local SIM, local knowledge, real support.
Race-day logistics support
Transport to the start line, cheer zones, recovery meal coordination — we sweat the small stuff so you don't.
Whether you bus, drive, or fly
All of the above is included at no extra cost — even if you arrange your own transport. That's the Trek way.