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Crossing the Sahara and the Savannah by car has been a dream for many who grew up watching the Dakar Rally on television. The Dakar had been a the domain of well financed rally teams in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako became the low cost alternative in 2005. With the Dakar's departure from Africa, we are now the world's largest Trans Saharan rally, remaining committed to our low-cost principles and helping the communities that we visit.
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| | Destination Bamako 2011
The adventure returns to Bamako in 2011. Committed to our low-cost, community principles it is possible to enter for FREE if you drive a funny car or a public service vehicle. Drive a donation ambulance or a fire truck and you are in at no cost. The Bamako By The Book category is another ultra low budget way to enter the world's greatest adventure in 2011.
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| | The legend continues
From its humble roots the Budapest-Bamako has grown into a major international sporting and cultural event. Hundreds of drivers and adventurers set out each winter for Africa bringing direct aid to the world's poorest communities.In 2005 only 45 teams lined up at the start line. In 2010 over 500 people made the journey and sent 20tons of aid to Mali and Mauritania. As the event constantly evolves the spirit remains the same: Anyone, By anything, By any means.
Daily converage of the 2009 run
Daily coverage of the 2008 run
Daily coverage of the 2007 run
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Send your entry before it's too late!
Don't miss Budapest-Bamako, the great African run in 2011!
Entries are limited to 80 teams per category. Entries will be valid as soon as the signed entry forms and payment is received. Refunds are not given for canceled entries, however you may transfer or sell your entry.
If you entered in 2011 but didn't make it to Bamako enjoy 50% off till March 31, 2010
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Competition category:
80 TEAMS MAX |
- 1600 Euro/vhcle -March 31, 2010
- 1900 Euro/vhcle -June 1, 2010
- 2100 Euro/vhcle -Sept 1, 2010
- 2400 Euro/vhcle -Dec 1, 2010
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The competitors must complete daily stages on time as well as solve geo-challenges. You can collect points for the stages and the challenges. The results will be scored and we will announce the winner in Bamako at the end of the race. Speed is not a deciding factor. Skill, endurance and luck are. One vehicle, maximum 4 persons. The competition route will be a lot more spectacular. With the exception of a few stages it can be completed by two wheel drive cars as well. The hard stages can be avoided by taking a detour. Extra persons can join a vehicle for 200Euros. Race participants are entitled to a GPS logger with a 200Euro security deposit.
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Touring category:
80 TEAMS MAX |
- 300 Euro/psn -March 31, 2010
- 400 Euro/psn -June 1, 2010
- 500 Euro/psn -Sept 1, 2010
- 600 Euro/psn -Dec 1, 2010
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In this category there are no rules, no timing, no scoring. The only thing that counts is the finish line, completing the challenge and making new fiends. The participants are allowed to choose which roads they take to Bamako. Teams have access to 24 hour medical service along the official route and in the official camps.
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| Bamako Spirit Category: |
FREE admission for 2 people in touring |
The Bamako Spirit category is intended to keep the original founding spirit of the rally alive. Come in a cheap car. Come in an old car. Come in a junky car. Come in a vehicle that makes people smile. Be funny. Be creative. Be adventurous. Bring an ambulance, fire truck or similar vehicle. Be different and have a big a heart. Tell us your plan and come for free!
(If additional people want to join the team they will have to pay the entry fees. Entries in this category can not be transferred. The promises that you make in your video will be checked before you get your roadbook and numbers)
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Bamako By The Book Category:
FULL - CLOSED |
- 150 Euro/psn -March 31, 2010
- 200 Euro/psn -June 1, 2010
- 250 Euro/psn -Sept 1, 2010
- 350 Euro/psn -Dec 1, 2010
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Bamako By The Book is the super low budget category designed for independent adventurers who still would love to experience the community aspects of the rally. There are no assistance teams, medical vehicles or organizers present. You follow the route based on our detailed roadbook. You'll be part of the start and finish festivities and you'll enjoy military protection in the dangerous areas. Beyond that you are on your own. If you know how to read and you don't mind seeing a local doctor with your dysentery, this is the category for you.
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By paying the entry fee you'll get the right to participate in all events of the 2011 Budapest-Bamako, the Great African Run as well as personal usage rights to our logo and access to our member protected areas of the site.
In addition the participants get the following:
- Free entry to all events including start and finish ceremonies
- Arranging Mali and Mauritania visas
- GPS map uploads in Budapest for Garmin GPSes
- Numbers
- Complete road book
- Government permits and recommendaitons
Please fill in the pre-entry form below. After filling this form you will be given access to a web page where you can enter the names and information of each participant on your team. You can print a hard copy from this webpage, which needs to be signed and sent back to us. You will also get payment information after the pre-registration. The pre-registration is not a binding commitment.
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