WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

EXPEDITION AFRICA
KOUGA – 2023

Welcome to the Official Race Information Page for the World Championship 2023.
You'll find all the necessary details about the highly anticipated race of the year!


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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

EXPEDITION AFRICA
KOUGA – 2023

Welcome to the Official Race Information Page for the World Championship 2023.
You'll find all the necessary details about the highly anticipated race of the year!


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This is Expedition Africa!

Expedition Africa Adventure Race is a grueling and exhilarating multi-day endurance event that challenges teams of four to navigate through rugged African terrain using a variety of outdoor disciplines such as trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more.

With unpredictable weather conditions, wild animals, and extreme physical demands, this race requires participants to demonstrate exceptional teamwork, mental fortitude, and strategic planning to reach the finish line. Whether you're a seasoned adventure racer or a newcomer looking for the ultimate test of strength and endurance, Expedition Africa promises to be an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime.

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LATEST

NEWS

Team Broken Compass find their way to win The Legend Expedition Race in Tasmania

The third edition of the Legend Expedition adventure race delivered a wild and spectacular course in Southern Tasmania, with teams relishing a 500km course full of varied terrain and navigational challenge.

Tierra Indómita takes the Adventure Racing World Series into Chile’s Firebelt

The first South American Qualifier in this year’s Adventure Racing World Series will be Tierra Indómita – Vulcania, taking place amongst the snow-capped volcanoes and ancient araucaria forests on the Andean border of Chile and Argentina.

Back to the Berg with Expedition Africa 2026

After a one-year sabbatical, Southern Africa’s iconic Expedition Africa adventure race will return with their ‘Back to the Berg’ themed event.

Time to be an Adventure Racing Legend in Tasmania

The Legend Expedition Race starts on Sunday March 2nd from the town of Huonville in Southern Tasmania and sees Adventure Racing World Series competition return to the island for the first time since the 2018 XPD race.

Team Brazil Multisport Win the ARWS South America title for the 4th time!

Team Brazil Multisport proved once again that they are the toughest and fastest adventure racing team in South America, but this time the world #3 ranked team faced a tough fight and the race was very close until the finish line.

The Ratel Adventure Race – A Unique Opportunity to Race in the Richtersveld

The first-ever Ratel Expedition Adventure Race will take place in the Richtersveld, the ‘holy grail’ of adventure destinations in Africa. The race takes place from June 4-15th and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore one of the natural wonders of the world.

Win One Of Two Free Spots At The 2025 Témiscamingue International Raid In Canada

Raid Témiscamingue in Canada is offering free registration, travel and accommodation to two international teams for their race this year

India Gears Up For Adventure@Mechukha; The 3rd National Adventure Racing Championship

NthAdventure in association with the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, is hosting the 3rd National Adventure Racing Championship in Arunachal Pradesh in a picturesque destination called “Mechukha”

Charrua Extremo in Uruguay to Host the ARWS South America Championship

Between February 13-16 in the hilly regions of Lavalleja and Maldonado in Southeastern Uruguay, the ARWS South American Championship will be hosted by the Charrua Extremo race.

A MAGNIficent Return for Expedition Adventure Racing in New Zealand

The new MAGNIficent adventure Race took place from Jan 22nd to Feb 2nd in New Zealand, and the first Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Qualifier of 2025 lived up to its name!

Squirt Cycling Products Renews Partnership with the Adventure Racing World Series for 2025

Squirt Cycling Products is pleased to announce the continuation of the partnership with the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) in 2025.

World Series Adventure Racing set for a MAGNIficent Return to New Zealand

The Adventure Racing World Series returns to New Zealand this coming weekend, when the first world championship qualifier race of 2025 will be The MAGNIficent!

Expedition Africa 2023 - Resources

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WORLD CHAMPION TEAMS OF 2023

109 OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPION TEAMS


TEAM VIDARAID

400TEAM

SWEDISH ARMED FORCES ADVENTURE

E DOG AND THE JJ'S

BEND RACING / SKINDOCTOR USA

ANDES RACING ECUADOR UK

SAN JUAN AVENTURA

CHIPESTI

ENDURANCE

BRAZIL MULTISPORT

MERRELL SONGLINES

LUCKY

MERRELL

TIKI TOUR

TRUFFLE HUNTERS

NORTHERN ADVENTURE

4TheLoveOfBuschy

STRONG MACHINE

MOUNTAIN MAMMOTH AR

VERTICAL III OKIRA

NAMAQUA

BEACON ON SAFARI

ENDURANCELIFE RED

ANGIRU

SHNAZEN HAZEN

EASTWIND

CRAFTY DIVILS

ITACA AVENTURA. PENA GUARA

COSTA RICA PURA VIDA

JOHN RATCLIFFE

URUGUAY ULTRA SPORTS

JABBERWOCK

CATRAID

PINEGOLD

AVENTURA AVONTUUR ADVENTURE

DESIGNER GOLD

UBHEJANE

BEACON AR

WIHLS

SAFERBO SETI

DELIRIOUS

WILD WARRIORS

SPRINGBOK ZAMBONIES

KIWAMI ADVENTURE

TRUFFLE HUNTERS MASTERS

WARRIORS

MOXIE RACERS

XPD HOLLAND

WE WILL SURVIVE

RED ANTS AR

QUESTARS UK

OOSRAND SKOLLIES

ALPHA ADVENTURE

ADEORUN

BELGIUM

BASECAMP AR

CYANOSIS

VAC ULTRA SPORTS

BUCO ADVENTURE

BURN

FREEDOM

HUAIRASINCHI ECUADOR

MERIDIANO RAID

CARTO AVALLON

BLOED EN OMO

CELTS ENDURANCELIFE

GONE RACING

BLACK MAMBA

RUSTPROOF

KELTOI

RACEMIERE

Life Experience One

PLETT AR

TERRA MATER

EXPENATURE.FR SUD RAID

FEAR YOUTH

ABSOLU RAID CAP GANGUISE

VISIT PENTICTON

ValmoRaid

SLOWVELDERS

MEGAJOULE - RETHINKING ENERGY WORLDWIDE

ThisAbility

TEENEK MEXICO

CX80 Adventure Trophy

HEINEKEN 0.0 AR

HAMILTON ADVENTURE

GREENER ADVENTURE TEAM

DAR DINGLE

LIFE EXPERIENCE

TRACKTHERACE ADVENTURE

XK BRAZIL

RAF

BAD MEDICINE

AR CZECH REPUBLIC II

WILD TRAIL

BLACK HILL

ALPINE AVENGERS

PAPACARA SALUDSA VITALITY

Vulcania Pucòn Chile

NATURAL STATE

TACTICAL FOODPACK

OZARK

LUCKY PACKET

TSHENOLO

LIFE ADVENTURE IMPTEK

ESTONIAN ACELA SPORTIVA

BLIZZARD

ANTIMATTER

TAKE IT EASY

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