The Namaqua Quest 3 Day MTB event takes place in the famous Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa. Namakwa is known for flower covered valleys, rugged mountains, ancient canyons carved by the hands of time and plains with grazing Gemsbok, Zebra and Springbok. Experience natures’ magical show of colour and beauty during the world’s largest and most spectacular natural flower show in beginning September in Namakwa, Northern Cape.
You will cycle in 3 different areas over the 3 days, over private property, game reserves, and communal farms. Day 1 will see you amongst the Copper mountains, covered with flowers, along the copper trail outside Okiep, a small copper mining town rich in history. On day 2, you will ride in the Goegap Nature Reserve, where you will be able to see some Gemsbok, Springbok, Eland, Ostriches, and other smaller antelopes. Finally, day 3 will see you cycle over a private farm just outside Springbok, allowing you to experience the famous granite koppies (small hills) of Namakwa, with patches of diversely coloured flowers in between the koppies, a scene which has inspired the brush-strokes and dollops of paint of many a South African artist.
The Race village is at the Okiep Country Hotel where we will have all our meals each evening with a slide show of the beauty and fun on the day’s run and bike. The vibe, food and hospitality of the Namaqua Quest trail run and MTB events are amazing as the whole town gets involved with the event in some way.
Are you ready to secure your spot on this Namakwan adventure? Click here now for full race details and registration.