The Oxpecker Ultra 2024

The Kaelo Oxpecker Ultra takes place on 20 April 2024 at the Em’seni Race Village just outside Winterton in Kwa-Zulu Natal’s Central Drakensberg. The event was hatched from Gary Green’s passion for Ultra Trail Running and is organised by the same family and crew who host the Kaelo Oxpecker and Standard Bank Berg & Bush.

Your Ultra Entry Includes:

• Large Canvas Tented Accommodation with Beds, Electricity and Hot Showers​​
• Race Pack
• Meals from Friday dinner to Breakfast on Sunday 
• Exceptional Trails
• Nutritional Waterpoints
• Beverages for your float down the river
• Fun Saturday Night Entertainment
• Medical Support on Route

A 25 or 50km ultra trail run on the best of the Berg & Bush and Oxpecker routes.​

Leaving Kingfisher camp with an early start allows us to enjoy the early morning sounds of Africa as we follow well-worn tracks along the banks of the Tugela River. The sun should rise as we begin our first climb up Lantana pass running through acacia trees, tall aloes, giraffe and herds of antelope.

The nice wide well-worn paths allow us to take in all the views as we follow sections of The Berg and Bush like Grand Canyon and Cabbage Tree climb. As we wind our way around the base of Spioenkop Mountain we are eventually forced to attack the summit. 

The 1.5 km climb is legendary and well worth it as the views over the Drakensberg mountains and Tugela River far below are breathtaking. You will be rewarded as you continue your journey meandering down the 13 km track back to Emseni Camp via Long Drop pass and Bell Run.