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Experience Witsand at the Explorer’s Festival

Join the fun at this family-friendly festival

Starting on Friday, 29 September, the annual Explorer’s Festival will turn the coastal town of Witsand into a hub of fun and active events that are suitable for the whole family. With everything from a mountain bike race and trail run, to a selection of historical tours and cultural experiences, the Explorer’s Festival will immerse you in the culture and customs of Witsand, only three hours outside of Cape Town central.

Witsand is known for their abundance in fitness related activities. It sits at the mouth of the Breede River and boasts stunning views of the natural beauty that the Garden Route is so famous for. The coast of Witsand is widely thought to be the whale nursery of the country. Hermanus is well known for whale watching, but you’re more likely to see baby whales off the coast of Witsand due to the slightly warmer water.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE 2017 WITSAND EXPLORER’S FESTIVAL

Trail Run - On Saturday, 30 September 2017, trail runners will be challenged to tackle the 7km or 10km scenic trail run through the mountains of Witsand. The run starts at The Old Woolshed at 5pm. Registration for the run is from 3:30pm to 4:45pm. You can enter at Entryninja.co.za, and the price for the 7km is R120/p while the 10km costs R160/p.

Mountain Bike Race - On Sunday, 1 October the Witsand Whale Mountain Bike Race kicks off at 9am and pushes competitors to complete a grueling 40km route. The course will take you through fields, into valleys, over hills and around mountains in a morning of exhilarating fitness fun. You can enter the race via Entryninja.co.za and the experience costs R200/p. You can register for the race on the same morning from 7:45am - 8:45am.

Witsand Whale of a Race - The fifth annual Whale of a Race will take place on Saturday, 29 September 2017 at Pili Pili River Bar on Joseph Barry Drive. The yearly event will see stand up paddle boarders attempt to conquer either a 3.5km or a 7km route. You can enter the race on Pilipili.co.za and start training. The cost of the experience is R350/p and the race starts at 9am.

Amazing Race of History and Culture - This amazing race is a two-day treasure hunt that’s suitable for the whole family! For the event, participants will be sent to explore local historical and cultural landmarks, all the while competing for some exciting prizes. This event will take place on both Saturday, 30 September and Sunday, 1 October 2017 from 8am onwards. More details can be found online via the Explorer’s Festival Facebook page - Facebook.com/ExplorersFestivalWitsand.

TICKETS TO THE 2017 EXPLORER’S FESTIVAL IN WITSAND

Each of the events hold a different charge and all of the details can be found online via the Explorer’s Festival Facebook page - Facebook.com/ExplorersFestivalWitsand.

If you have any question or queries, please contact the organisers directly via their Facebook page.  

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