The race will be hosted in the heart of the Richtersveld, a World Heritage site (with a National Park, a transfrontier park & wilderness areas) site located in the North Western corner of South Africa.

The Richtersveld is a landscape unlike any other on Earth, Picture vast expanses of raw wilderness, where towering rocky peaks meet endless desert plains, where the Orange river flows through and provides a green oasis - the lifeblood of this harsh landscape, where Hartmann's mountain Zebra still roam freely, where you are surrounded by a rocky maze so large it makes you feel insignificant in stature but so moved by its power. The Richtersveld is a place that is timeless and almost classical it is so special.

The desert terrain is jagged, tough and filled with deep canyons and high peaks that rise dramatically against the backdrop of clear blue skies. The Richtersveld is an incredible theatre to race, where every turn presents a new adventure and challenge, and every vista a testament to the raw beauty of nature's design.

For the first time since 2007 an adventure race will pass through this remote quiet wilderness, some of which for the first time.

This race is set to be something special, something awe inspiring, something that will challenge you but, most importantly, something that will move you. You won’t leave the same person, for the better.

EARLY BIRD ENTRIES - 27 September - 31 December 2024

R48000 per team of 4

R27000 per team of 2

“NORMAL BIRD” ENTRIES - 1 January - 28 February 2025

R54000 per team of 4

R30000 per team of 2

“LATE BIRD” ENTRIES - 1 March - 4 April 2025

R60000 per team of 4

R32000 per team of 2

PAYMENT PLANS:

Split payments are possible, follow the entry link and it’s instructions. .

Payment Plan (for Early Bird Price)

25% of the total entry fee payable upfront by 31 December (e.g., R12,000 for a 4-person team).

50% of the total entry fee payable by 28 February 2025 (e.g., R24,000 for a 4-person team).

Final 25% of the total entry fee payable by 31 March 2025 (e.g., R12,000 for a 4-person team).

Refund Policy for Split Payment Plan

98% refundable of the paid amount until 30 January 2025 (only admin fee charged).

75% refundable of the paid amount until 31 March 2025.

No refunds after 31 March 2025.

Full Payment Upfront (Early Bird Price)

100% refundable until 31 January 2025.

85% refundable until 31 March 2025.

No refunds after 31 March 2025.

Payment Methods

Payment can be made via credit card or instant EFT, follow the link.

For special requests regarding entry, email nfnfadventures@gmail.com

For payment, EFT or registration queries, email support@easyreg.co.za

Approx. 400kms. 4-8 days.

A big challenge, a radical adventure. Unrivalled.

Disciplines and percentage distances may vary per race.

Mountain biking = Approx 60-70% of total distance

Trekking/Hiking = Approx 25-35% of total distance

Kayaking = Approx 5-15% of total distance

Ropework too.

There may be added disciplines too…

4-15 June 2025.

4 June - Travel day. Arrive/check in afternoon. Welcome dinner.

5-6 June - Team admin, gear check.

7 June - Race start

7 - 14 June - Race days. Race cut-off 14 June 10am.

14 June - Closing dinner.

Norotshama River Resort, the host venue for The Ratel 2025.

Aussenkehr, Namibia.

Book directly through Norotshama HERE

or Phone: +264811286247

Email: norotshama@africaonline.com.na

(Book the following nights as a minimum based on the itinerary - 4, 5, 6 June for befor the race and 14 June for after the race)

Camping & chalet options available.

Norotshama River Resort, Aussenkher, Namibia.

See “accomdation” tab for contact info.

Set in a beautiful region, loaded with grape farms, geology out of this world, river paddling and more…

Travel packages, will be arranged from Cape Town.

Leaving early morning 4 June from Cape Town, arriving that afternoon.

Returning 15 June, arriving in the Cape Town late afternoon.

International trips involving additional travel to be organised option too.

Contact us if you’re interested for more: nfnfadventures@gmail.com

Mandatory list HERE

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Boats will be provided.

• At least two members of the team must be capable of navigating by compass (JOIN US for some nav courses) and map during the day and night. The team must be able to orientate a map, take a bearing between two points on a map, and understand the impact of magnetic declination.

• The teams must be able to describe what your team will do if it became lost.

• All team members must be suitably competent in all the disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than their own team members.

• Swim 100 m of any stroke.

• By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all skills as stated above to complete such an event.

Click HERE if you struggling to find a team, we want to help!

People looking:

Add your name here (click above)

If you want to be a pivotal part of the race but not race itself, click HERE for more

Or contact Robert at: +27 72 602 2418 or mail at nfnfadventures@gmail.com

We will contribute to Volunteers cost where possible.

Accommodation will be provided.

Click HERE for race rules and additional info.

The Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) is the premier global circuit of events in the sport (69+ events & 1 championship annually). It features a mix of long-distance and expedition-style races in some of the most challenging and remote locations around the world. Teams compete in races that can last for a few hours up to several days, navigating through rugged terrain and harsh environments while carrying all of their own gear. The ARWS brings together the best adventure racers in the world to compete for the title of Adventure Racing World Champion.

More about the world series, click HERE.

Click HERE for terms & conditions

To be released when teams are finalised