Budapest Bamako
  • In 2011 – Bamako Or Bust

    After deciding not to enter the Dakar Rally in 2004, I started seeking a kinder, gentler, more liberal way to experience a trans-Saharan rally to West Africa.I couldn’t find an alternative. So I created the Budapest-Bamako. - Learn more. Andrew G. Szabo, Founder

  • The Adventure Continues

    The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure and orientation race from Europe to Africa. The B2 is not an easy Sunday drive or picnic in the park. We have no rescue helicopters, tow trucks, translators, lawyers, tour guides. You must rely on your own luck, resources and skills. One thing is certain on the Budapet-Bamako: uncertainty. You never know what’s going to happen next. That’s adventure. The B2 is a huge community event across two continents over two weeks.

  • Race and adventure

    You can enter the event in touring or racing categories. In racing you’ll have to collect points by passing navigational checkpoints. The winner will have to show consistent driving and strong navigational skills under harsh conditions. In touring you have to race against time and battle the elements.

  • We Love Junk

    The 2011 Budapst-Bamako proudly embraces the global economic crisis. We believe that if you can’t afford a decent car, you can’t afford the entry fee. So if you drive industrial trash or any old beat up jalopy, you are in for free. Drive a funny car, an ambulance, a fire engine, a car/motorcycle that’s older than 30 years and is generally unsuitable for such a journey and you are in for free. Send us an email about why you should enter for free and we’ll get back to you promptly.

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    Click here to join the 2011 Budapest-Bamako Facebook Group too.

















Date: Sept 10-11, 2011

Start: Sept 10, 7:30AM, Soroksár Electrowold Budapest

Location: Budapest, Hungary – Mako, Hungary

Distance: Appx  800km

Categories:Touring, competition

Entry fee: Gratis

Admin fee: In competition category 40Euros.

Accomodation: Bivouac by the River Koros

The Budapest-Mako has traditionally been the perfect weekend rendez-vous for teams entering the Great African Run and those who are just thinking about it. It’s a great time to meet other teams. Have a fun weekend of driving on dusty dirt roads, getting lost in the Hungarian country side and learn how to pitch a tent. The rally ends at the Mako International Onion Festival. No one should miss that one! :)

Questions:

• Can 2 wheel drive cars enter?

Absolutely. The track can be completed by 2WD cars. There have been many smaller cars during the previous years.

• How can we enter?

It’s very simple. Just fill out the form on the bottom of the page and you’re in. The tour/competition is limited to 100 vehicles so please enter as soon as you can.

• What’s the difference between touring and competition?

Members of the touring category team have to locate 10-15 navigational way points to find their way to the night time camp and party location.  There are no points given. It’s all in the name of fun and entertainment. In the competitive category there are a lot more navigational tasks and winners will be announced based on performance.

• Where will the bivouac be?

This is still a secret. It’s going to be a picturesque part of the country. Bring your tent!

• Is it going to be fun?

Yes!


Pictures from Team Trabant
Pix from 2007
Video 2007