TRAVEL & LOGISTICS

Although TRAVERSE GRV is a 5-day event, entry includes food and accommodation for 8 days and 7 nights (21st - 28th May), as well as all transport throughout the event.

Racers should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on Wednesday, 21st May.

Departure flights or other travel should be scheduled after 18:00 on Wednesday, 28th May. Flights departing before 18:00 will incur extra charges for early transport and may require travel on 27th May (immediately after completion of stage 5).

Additional nights in Tanzania (pre- or post-race) can be booked as add-ons at registration. We encourage you, too, to consider making the most of your time in Tanzania by booking a wildlife safari or Kilimanjaro climb.

RACE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, 21st May

  • Transport to West Kili race village from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha area hotel

  • Meet other racers, build bikes, optional rides, recover from jet lag

Thursday, 22nd May

  • 10:30 - 12:30 Registration and packet pickup

  • 14:00 Welcome and race briefing

  • Optional morning or afternoon rides

Friday - Tuesday, 23rd - 27th May

  • 5:45 - 7:00 breakfast

  • Races begin at 7:30

  • Lunches available 12:30 - 16:30, dinners 19:15

  • Next stage race briefing at the campfire 5 minutes after sunset

  • Post-race awards & celebration dinner on 27th May

Wednesday, 28th May

  • 8:00 Rider transport to Arusha + lunch

  • 14:30 Receive bikes for ongoing transport to area hotel, Kilimanjaro Airport, or further travel

RACE VILLAGES

Accommodation is in four race villages complete with tents, comfortable ground mattresses, toilets, and shower facilities.

Food in race villages is fresh, delicious, and plenty. The coffee is hot, and the beers are cold (and included in entry).  Our chefs have years of experience cooking in the backcountry and do not disappoint. We also provide for guests with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & TRAVEL

Please see the CDC Yellow Book for Tanzania, which includes helpful information about Tanzania as a destination, as well as their suggestions for vaccines and travel health.

The CDC also provides a healthy travel packing list.