uBhejane Xtreme MTB Challenge 2026
12 December 2026
uBhejaneX is back! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we ride along KwaZulu-Natal coastlands through the breathtaking iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Three distances. One mission. Every rand for rhinos.
300 KM | 100 KM | 40 KM
We ride for the wild.
uBhejaneX was established in 2014 with a clear mission: to raise funds for the conservation of South Africa's white and black rhino.
To date, uBhejaneX has raised more than R3 million, supporting critical conservation and anti-poaching initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal, including ranger training, K9, equine and aerial operations, community engagement programmes, and emergency food relief during COVID-19.
We support. We protect. We ride for the wild.
Choose your challenge
How far will you go? Choose the distance that is right for you and join us in making a difference for rhino conservation.
300 KM
Ballito to St Lucia
Minimum contribution
R5,000 per rider
Take on the full uBhejaneX experience - 300 km of endurance, adventure and spectacular scenery, finishing in St Lucia.
100 KM
Start location TBC to St Lucia
Minimum contribution
R4,000 per rider
A challenging 100 km journey through the incredible landscapes of northern KwaZulu-Natal, finishing in St Lucia.
40 KM
iSimangaliso Gate to St Lucia
Minimum contribution
R3,000 per rider
Experience the beauty of iSimangaliso on a 40 km ride to St Lucia, with the same opportunity to ride with purpose and support rhino conservation.
All three routes include a unique section through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, offering riders an opportunity to traverse one of South Africa's most iconic protected areas.
Entries limited to 40 riders
What's included
Your contribution covers your participation in the event and a range of rider benefits designed to make your uBhejaneX experience safe and unforgettable.
- Official uBhejaneX 2026 cycling shirt
- Overnight accommodation in St Lucia
- Dinner and breakfast
- Hydration and nutrition support on route
- Backup vehicles and route support
- Medical assistance and emergency evacuation
- Professional photography to capture your journey
Ride. Fundraise. Make an impact.
Your entry fee covers your participation in the event, but we encourage every rider to go further by fundraising over and above their entry amount. Every additional rand raised supports rhino conservation initiatives through Project Rhino - and the rider who raises the most will win an experience of a lifetime.
An experience of a lifetime.
Renowned conservationist Grant Fowlds has donated an exclusive 3-day Rhino Conservation Experience valued at R150,000 to the rider who raises the most funds through uBhejaneX 2026.
Join Grant and his team in the field and experience real conservation work first-hand, which may include rhino relocation, dehorning or collaring, subject to conservation requirements.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the dedication, teamwork and passion behind protecting one of Africa's most iconic species.
Support conservation. Partner with uBhejaneX.
Help the 2026 event and its conservation initiatives deliver meaningful impact.
Event & conservation partnership
Corporate sponsors, foundations and private donors can support the 2026 uBhejaneX event and its conservation initiatives.
iSimangaliso hide sponsorship
Sponsors have the opportunity to directly support the field rangers protecting rhino on the Western Shores of iSimangaliso and assist with maintaining the accommodation used by vets and rangers during essential operations.
Know where your contribution goes.
We believe our supporters deserve to know where their contributions go. In 2026, conservation funds raised through the MTB Challenge will be channelled through Project Rhino, our partner NPO. Financials and Section 18A Donation Certificates are available on request.
Which challenge will you take on?
Have questions about the routes, entries, fundraising or sponsorship opportunities? Get in touch with the uBhejaneX team.
300 KM | 100 KM | 40 KM
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