Ultra-Trail Cape Town (🏁 21-23 Nov) + Epic running road trip of 'Garden Route'

Ultra-Trail Cape Town (🏁 21-23 Nov) + Epic running road trip of 'Garden Route'
Ultra-Trail Cape Town (🏁 21-23 Nov) + Epic running road trip of 'Garden Route'
Ultra-Trail Cape Town (🏁 21-23 Nov) + Epic running road trip of 'Garden Route'

Experience Summary

A unique way to warm up for a trail race, this energising journey will make the already remarkable Cape Town UTCT even more special. You’ll discover the spectacular coastline and trails of South Africa, enjoy some inspiring warm-up runs, and have the chance to run in places you’ve never set foot before. Whichever race distance you choose (the UTCT offers trail races from 16k to 100 miles), along the way, you’ll balance final preparation with the joy of exploring somewhere new — making race day the pinnacle of a truly unforgettable adventure.

Trip Highlights

  • Run through vineyards, lush forest, along the beach and even in a world famous safari park
  • Self-drive your campervan through the Addo Elephant park and view wildlife eating lunch over a watering hole
  • Camp under the African stars, besides crashing waves and between the vineyards of the Winelands
  • Finish your trip with one of the UTCT's six amazing trail races
  • Optional: Share your warm runs with other event participants, enjoy pasta meal together pre-race and celebratory drinks post race

Featured Highlight: Ultra Trail Cape Town Race

The Ultra Trail Cape Town is South Africa’s premier trail running event, offering a breathtaking journey across Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, the Twelve Apostles, and more. With distances of 16km, 23km, 35km, 55km, 100km, and a grueling 100-miler, runners of all levels can experience the raw beauty of Cape Town’s fynbos-covered slopes and sweeping ocean views. More than just a race, UTCT is a trail running festival — complete with a buzzing race village, live music, food trucks, and post-race celebrations that bring the whole community together.

Book this trip

RV rental:
Rent a motorhome or campervan to explore the Garden Route in total freedom.
From €1100
Group Trip:
First night braai, 6 nights of campsite bookings, Group itinerary, Addo local running coach.
From €255
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Plan your trip

Top tips for this trip
- Pack light — Choose quick-dry clothing and versatile layers to save motorhome storage space. - Mix runs & drives — Alternate between longer trail days and shorter driving stages to stay fresh. - Use campsites — Staying close to trailheads means less travel stress and more time to run. - Stay flexible — Adjust your route to match weather, your energy, and local tips from fellow campers.
Best time of year
November is early summer in South Africa and ideal for trail running. Expect warm days, cooler mornings, and average highs of 22–28°C. Bring light, breathable kit for daytime runs, but carry layers for cooler evenings in the Winelands and coastal breeze in Cape Town.
Not yet convinced to travel by RV?
This road trip can also be done with a rental car and a mix of lodges or guesthouses. We think a motorhome is better because it gets you closer to nature and avoids constant packing/unpacking on a multi-stop route. For this trip you can also join a group journey. One great lodge we recommend is Garden Route Game Lodge. Beyond that, explore Garden Route hotels.

Why 'With a camper'?

Every experience tailored to a campervan

As campervan travelers ourselves, we understand both the delights of traveling in a motorhome and well as the smaller details (such as parking) which make it harder.

We use this knowledge to curate and design the very best experiences for you and your campervan.

Remarkable experiences you will remember

Our curated experiences are hand-picked to make your trip special. Whether it is an experience that is iconic to the destination, an inspiring place to take part in a certain activity or a visit to one of the best local restaurants, our goal is to introduce you to the experiences that you will want to write home about.

Something for every passion

We believe that campervan travel is a fantastic way to enjoy your passions.

Whether your interest hiking, cooking, architecture or to enjoy a great party we have a range of great campervan experiences to get you out traveling.

Book an individual experience or the whole trip

Our experiences come in a range of shapes and sizes. So whether you want to add an individual activity to your existing itinerary or you are looking for an end-to-end trip then we have choices for you.

Travel with your own camper or let us help you find the perfect rental

Our experiences are designed for anyone traveling in a campervan. For travelers without their van we offer various 'campervan included trips' but also the opportunity to book a van from one of our preferred van rental partners.