GKT Entry Packages
Entries open August 2022.
Various Entry Packages for the 2023 Investec Great Kei Trek
Entry Packages Available
- Standard Entry – entry only - designed for those who want to make their own accommodation and catering arrangements, or book into either the the Mitford Hotel or Bayview Farm.
- Entry plus VIP Tent for 3 or 4 nights including 9 Meals (Thursday Welcome Braai to Sunday Burger Lunch) - VIP Tent, 2 stretchers & 2 camp chairs
NOTE: All tented packages include 3 or 4 nights tented accommodation and meals
Hotel Accommodation
The Morgan Bay Hotel, and the Mitford Hotel is sold out for the Investec Great Kei Trek Original.
The Morgan Bay Hotel is also fully booked for the GKT Tour, but there is limited space at the Mitford Hotel.
To book, please email us on greatkeitrek@icon.co.za
Option 1 - Standard Entry
Designed for you want to make your own accommodation and catering arrangements.
- 3 days of amazing riding through the Eastern Cape.(Friday – Sunday)
- Goodie Bag with GKT apparel
- No accommodation – you make your own plan (see accommodation options)
- Welcome Dinner on Thursday night, pizza night on Saturday at Bayview Farm, and post race Burger on Sunday included
- No other meals – again you make your own plan
- Professional medical support is included however we do advise that you get special medical cover just in case
- 2 – 3 water points along the route each day
- Special finishes on each day as well as at least one “compulsory” stop per day - for example, The Cliffs of Morgan Bay – soak in the view, have a “selfie” and “refresh” yourself, compliments of Emerald Vale, or Bayview Farm and more
- Great lucky draw prizes
- Race medal
- TLC along the way
- Unbelievable Eastern Cape hospitality
- Great pubs manned by the locals at the race village. (Don’t say we didn’t warn you about the farmers)
- And much more….
COST: Standard Entry Package – R6 950.00 per person
Option 2 - Entry + VIP Tent
Only 20 packages available
As per the Standard Entry package, but including:
- VIP Tented Accommodation – 1,8m high tent – 2 stretchers and 2 camp chairs per tent
- 3 or 4 nights (4th night free) – Thurs, Fri & Sat, Tented Accommodation for a team of 2 – 1 tent. (should you choose to stay on Sunday night, there will be no charge for the use of the tent, however you will need to make your own meal arrangements for Sunday night (After Party) and Monday morning – The Morgan Bay Hotel is a stone’s throw away and they serve unbelievable food)
- All meals from Welcome Braai on Thursday to Sunday lunch
COST: VIP Tent Package – R8 900 per person – 20 packages available
Additional and Optional Extras for all entries
Please note that these items are not included in any entry package and need to be booked separately when entering online.
- Bike transport offered for Gauteng riders at a nominal rate– R1 500 return
- Luxliner Bus shuttle from East London airport on Thursday to Morgan Bay (return) – at a nominal rate of R850pp
Hotel Accommodation
Here you need to book a Standard Entry Package. Then you can book your Hotel accommodation directly with us.
The Morgan Bay Hotel, and the Mitford Hotel is Sold Out for the GKT Original.
There are limited rooms available at the Mitford Hotel and Bayview Farm for the GKT Tour.
- The Morgan Bay Hotel, the Mitford Hotel and Bayview Farm Guests will be on a DB&B basis.
- Should you choose to stay for the Sunday night for the After Party, you will need to let us know so we can book you in for 4 nights.
Please email greatkeitrek@icon.co.za for more information on Hotel accommodation or visit the Accommodation page.