Ever fancied running with antelope, zebra or giraffe while gazing upon truly beautiful views? The Big Five Marathon takes place in June every year and gives adventure-seeking runners this opportunity. The venue is the Entabeni Game Reserve in South Africa’s Northern Limpopo Province, close to Botswana.

“Big 5 Marathon is my ultimate favourite race of the year. Apart from a challenging course which develop your inner self, character and destroy human boundaries, it is an experience of a lifetime. I personally enjoy the fact that so many countries come together and unite whether you grasp the language or not. Big 5 Marathon empower people and leave you with a sense of wow, did I just do that!!”

– Graham Laniekolm (Marathon Runner)

The marathon features a classic 42.195km marathon and a half marathon.