Cape St Francis Resort has been selected to host Expedition Africa in May next year, one of nine international extreme adventure races that make up the Adventure Racing World Series for 2017.

The event is expected to attract over 50 international and local teams.

“Together with Esti Stewart, Marketing Director of the Kouga Local Tourism Organisation, we worked hard on our bid and are very honoured and excited to be hosting this first-class event that will expose not only the resort but also Cape St Francis and the surrounding areas of St Francis Bay, Baviaanskloof, Jeffrey’s Bay to fantastic tourism potential and publicity,” said Anita Lennox, of the Cape St Francis Resort.