This is not a trail beside a road.
This is not a race near fences.
This is real Big 5 wilderness.
The 4th edition of the New Planet Zuka Run takes place in side Zuka Private Game Reserve\, hosted at Bayala Private Safari Lodge\, in the heart of Zululand’s Greater Muny awana Conservancy.
You’ll run on ancient wildlife paths through ru gged savannah\, dry riverbeds and dense bushveld — in fully protected Bi g 5 territory.
No tar.
No crowds.
Just dust\, adrenaline and the wild.
Distance Options:
• 2 x 8km
• 2 x 20km
New routes each day
(Wa lkers welcome on the shorter distance)
This is a stage-style weekend combining trail running\, safari immersion and community.
Expect:
• Raw\, technical trails shaped by wildlife
• Brutal climbs and sweeping views
• Fully guided and monitored routes
• Luxury safari lodge atmosphere
• Big 5 game drives between stages< /p>
You are running in genuine Big 5 country.
Lion.
Le opard.
Elephant.
Rhino.
Buffalo.
Safety is profess ionally managed — but the wilderness is very real.
Every entry contributes to:
• Anti-poaching initiatives
• Wildlife monitoring
• C onservation protection
• Local community upliftment
Your rac e supports real conservation on the ground.
• One of the only trail runs in Africa inside a Bi g 5 reserve
• No urban distractions — true wilderness immersion< /p>
• A powerful tribe of like-minded adventurers
• Conservati on meets endurance
• A weekend that feels bigger than sport
This is not just another race.
It’s an experience.
It’s a statement.
It’s Africa — under your feet.
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