4 Routes  2 Days 1 Challenge


Kruger2Canyon Challenge

Venue:
Laerskool Mariepskop, Limpopo

(30 mins from Hoedspruit)

Kruger2Canyon Challenge (27 - 29 June 2025)

Two-day event (running or hiking) in Kampersrus, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Established in 2015, the Kruger2Canyon Challenge route offers an incredible opportunity to explore the most northern reaches of the Drakensberg, in and around the Blyde River Canyon, as well as the bushveld adjacent to the Kruger National Park over two days of spectacular trail running and hiking. Moholoholo Mountain View (Day 2, the Bush) has buffalo, hippo, leopard and abundant plains game.

Day 1 –  Mariepskop and Blyde River Canyon. The Mountain Day.

Day 2 – Bushveld. Moholoholo Mountain View.

A 5km trail is also offered on Day 1.

See Full Route Details here.

Day 1 – 42km, 2300m elev
Day 2 – 28km, 410m elev

Day 1 – 25km, 1440m elev
Day 2 – 19km, 370m elev

Day 1 – 16km, 1080m elevation gain
Day 2 – 14km, 280m elevation gain

Hikers welcome.

Day 1 – 10.1km, 550m elevation gain
Day 2 – 10km, 230m elevation gain

Hikers welcome.

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