Package 2
4 nights
26th June 2008: Arrival at Entabeni
Participants arrive at Johannesburg airport and are transferred to the
Entabeni game reserve. After checking into the respective lodges, and enjoying some
sandwiches and snacks, it is time for the first of several exciting game drives.
These drives will provide the opportunity to experience an authentic African safari
in serene surroundings. The Entabeni Game Reserve offers diverse wildlife, open
safari vehicles and relatively few tourists creating an ideal wilderness atmosphere
During the stay, the participants will have a number of park rangers allocated:
one for approximately every ten participants. The rangers ensure your safety, drive
the safari vehicles, provide competent guiding, coordinate the events with the race
management, and are at your disposal around the clock. Everything is done for you
to have an unforgettable experience.
27th June 2008: Route Inspection
After breakfast all the participants are transported from their respective
lodges to the starting point of the marathon. It is now time for the route inspection:
all safari vehicles follow the route in a con-voy, allowing the participants to
examine the different running surfaces, note the locations of water posts, and assess
the overall difficulty of the route.
After the route inspection a large lunch buffet will be served for all the participants.
This is the time where everyone is gathered – the participants, technical staff,
medical staff and race co-ordinators - for a formal introduction to the event, and
a presentation of the practical issues surrounding the marathon.
28th June 2008: The Red Cross Big Five Marathon ®
The big day has come. Today you will be met by a challenge that will be
worth remembering: The Red Cross Big Five Marathon®. In the morning all the participants
will be transported from the vari-ous lodges and camps to the starting line in time
for final preparations. The marathon is planned to start at 0800hrs, however the
exact time will be dependent on the location of the local pride of lions, as they
are often found at the foot of the Entabeni ridge, where the route is going. Good
luck!
29st June 2008: After Marathon party
Today you will experience yet another fantastic game drive followed by
our After MarathonParty. There will be great food, live entertainment, prize ceremonies,
and partying under the African skies.
30th June 2008: Depart for Johannesburg
After breakfast transfer to Johannesburg Airport.
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