WHO ARE WE?
The Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (SSNR) conserves and promotes a vital part of the Greater
Kruger’s open ecosystem. Committed to sustainable management, SSNR works with
neighboring communities to create meaningful opportunities.
Located on the western boundary of Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, SSNR borders
villages in Bushbuckridge under the Jongilanga, Mnisi, and Amashangana Traditional
Authorities. Internationally recognized for its conservation efforts, SSNR collaborates with
government, researchers, tech companies, communities, and neighboring reserves to
benefit all stakeholders and the Greater Kruger ecosystem.
Sabi Sand Pfunanani Trust (SSPT), founded in 2017, is the NPO and foundation for SSNR.
Our purpose – conservation and communities partnering for social change. Focused on
social upliftment, SSPT fosters lasting partnerships between conservation and local
communities across the landscape, through a collaborative sustainable development
approach using our Three E’s of impact: Education, Environment & Economic Development.
OBJECTIVE
Sabi Sand Trail Run promotes social development, poverty awareness, and the role of
NPOs in crisis relief. It fosters sports wellness in local communities while bridging the gap
between conservation and communities through biodiversity awareness, resource
management, and habitat preservation. The event supports sustainable community
programs and critical conservation efforts. By hosting a high-quality, ethically governed
trail run, SSTR unites communities, conservation, and and businesses to drive positive
social change through wellness.
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
The Sabi Sand Trail Run takes place in Huntington Village, Bushbuckridge Municipality, Mpumalanga, bordering Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
and Kruger National Park. The routes (race specific) pass through Huntington, Mabarhule, Justicia, and Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.
Event Overview
Main Event Date: 30 August 2025 (Approved by Athletics South Africa)
Distances:
- 5km Wild Dog Run – R300
- 10km Rhino Run – R375
- ±21km Pangolin Run – R500
- ±21km Pangolin Run – Sabi Sand Resident Rate Discount – R425
- Virtual Run – From R75
- Race Day:
- Start/Finish: Hundzukani Primary School
- New Pangolin Route link to Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.
- Race village with food vendors, beer tent, marketing stalls, community crafts, and live broadcast from Jacaranda FM
2025 Runner Goal: 800 Participants
Community Impact - 125 locals hired for event setup, security, and operations
- 400 sponsored community runners
- Brining sports wellness to our beneficiaries
GET IN TOUCH
Michelle Scott, General Manager – Sabi Sand Pfunanani Trust
michelle@sspt.co.za | +27 (0)13 735 5102/5994 | +27(0)76 480 4319
Harshil Mitha, TwoRedPens Marketing:
harshil@tworedpens.co.za | +2 7 (0)82 755 0674
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