Rhino Charge

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Sports & AdventureUndisclosed Kenya venue
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe event's defining feature is secrecy: the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Rhino Charge in Undisclosed Kenya venue

An annual off-road navigation competition held at a Kenyan venue kept secret until shortly before race day, founded in 1989 to fund the Rhino Ark Trust's conservation work protecting Kenya's mountain forest water towers. Teams race to visit marked guard posts across genuinely trackless terrain while covering minimal distance, and entry itself requires raising conservation funds beforehand, making the event one of Kenya's most effective recurring fundraisers for ecosystem protection.

Rhino Charge is a one-day off-road motorsport competition held annually in Kenya at a location kept secret from competitors and the public until shortly before the event, a design choice meant to prevent pre-scouting and keep the competition centered on raw navigation and driving skill rather than course familiarity.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The event's defining feature is secrecy: the venue is undisclosed to competitors and spectators alike until close to the race, preventing pre-scouting and keeping the contest a genuine test of on-the-spot navigation across unmarked, rugged terrain

02

The mystery stays covered

Competing requires raising sponsorship funds in advance, since entry is tied directly to fundraising for the Rhino Ark Trust, and the event has raised well over two billion Kenyan shillings cumulatively since 1989 for protecting mountain ecosystems such as the Aberdare Range, Mount Kenya and the Mau Forest Complex

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The undisclosed-venue format is the event's core recurring tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside the requirement that teams raise conservation funds to qualify for entry and the guard-post navigation format that defines every edition regardless of where it is held

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Undisclosed Kenya venue to work differently.

What to wear

Rugged outdoor clothing suits spectators given the remote, undeveloped terrain typical of Rhino Charge venues: sturdy closed shoes, sun protection, layers for changeable weather, and...

Safety

For Rhino Charge, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Undisclosed Kenya venue, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.28 S, 36.82 EOpen in Google Maps

Undisclosed Kenya venue, National, Kenya

Nearest airportVRN — Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Undisclosed Kenya venue to work differently.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Undisclosed Kenya venue, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Rhino Charge?

Rhino Charge is listed for Past edition: 27–31 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Rhino Charge take place?

The festival is listed in Undisclosed Kenya venue, Kenya. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Undisclosed Kenya venue, National, Kenya

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLrhinocharge.co.ke
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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