12 May – 22 May 2017  - www.kineticgear.org

Athletes from all over the world will explore the notorious Adventure Province in this year's Expedition Africa 500km Adventure Race. Race course designer; Stephan Muller has designed 2017's adventure playground venturing teams of two and four through the Kouga and Baviaanskloof regions.

The route has been carefully designed to incorporate all the beautiful aspects this glorious area has to offer. "Teams will trek, kayak and cycle through extremely remote areas, venturing where few humans have ever set foot before. Expedition Africa 2017 will explore teams of two and four through magnificent mountain ranges and onto beautiful coastlines of the Eastern Cape" shares organiser and course designer; Stephan Muller.

The Baviaans; home to the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Baviaanskloof is the largest wilderness area found in Southern Africa, and is this year's highlight of the 500km course. The 225 000 HA mega-reserve boasts unspoiled, rugged mountainous terrain featuring spectacular landscapes exposing athletes from far and wide to an entirely new kind of beauty.

"An event like Expedition Africa will not only reveal athletes to such beauty but will create a most memorable camaraderie amongst both the experienced and amateur teams taking part"

expresses co-race organiser; Heidi Muller

The Cape St Francis Resort will play host to 2017's Expedition Africa World Series Adventure Race, where the events headquarters and race village will bring the event to life from 12 May 2017 until 21 May 2017.

With the mildest temperatures and the longest sunshine hours along the coast; Cape St Francis is a unique and exclusive paradise found on South Africa's southern coast. This destination draws holidaymakers from all over the world to enjoy the glorious beaches, excellent water facilities, leisure lifestyle and the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings.

A full-family-fun Expedition Africa experience is anticipated for this years event, as teams race through paradise, exploring parts of the un-touched Adventure Province, their families will have the opportunity to enjoy the area and all it has to offer.

With many local teams entered into the event; there are multiple supporter transitions, ensuring the excitement and camaraderie travels throughout the Kouga and Baviaanskloof. The organisers are confident that locals will have the chance to meet teams along the course of the race; as they pass by shops or restaurants.

For those supporters unable to make their way to the Kouga and Baviaanskloof areas in support of their favourites along the route, live tracking will be available. The live tracking site will create a sleepless dot-watching experience as the  excitement builds in anticipation for the first team to cross the finish line for 2017.