5 days, 5 stages, 5 villages, 125 teams 450km's

Useful information : Trivia

Climate and Weather Information:

  • Weather season in March: Autumn (Fall)
  • Average night time temperature in March: 17 ̊C (63 ̊F)
  • Average day time temperature in March: 25 ̊C (77 ̊F)
  • Sunrise during the event: 06h45
  • Sunset during the event: 19h00
  • Average rainfall in March: 40mm per month
  • 5-day dry run probability: 50% (source: South African Rain Atlas)

Time Zone Information:

  • South African time zone: GMT +2hours (Central Africa Time)
  • South Africa does not have Daylight Saving Time (DST)

During March the region is known for:

  • Planting season for local farmers
  • Flowering season for indigenous fynbos
  • Moderate weather conditions

General Information:

  • The Cape Outback® MTB Expedition is held in a malaria-free area.