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| Sibebe Survivor | |
|---|---|
| Date | July |
| Location | Mbuluzi, Eswatini coordinates: 26°09′15″S 31°06′06″E / 26.154098°S 31.101722°E |
| Event type | scenic walk/run |
| Distance | 10K |
| Established | 2004 |
| Official site | www.sibebe.co.sz |
Sibebe Survivor is an annual hike in Mbuluzi, Eswatini,[1] involving a climb to the top of Sibebe, the world's second largest single granite monolith. Initiated by the Rotary Club of Mbabane-Mbuluzi in July 2004, the Sibebe Survivor hike follows a course from Mbuluzi High School to the top of the rock and back.
The number of participants has increased annually, with almost 3,300 climbers in 2011. Due to growing interest in the event, a website[2] has been created for online registration to avoid long queues on registration day. People from all around the world are motivated to join in the annual climb of Sibebe Rock, which is always scheduled for the last Sunday in July. In 2012, the climb was even undertaken by an amputee using his wheelchair and crutches. In 2011, the event raised over 501 thousand Emalangeni (Swazi currency), equivalent to approximately 50,000 Euros.
Participants are required to carry at least 1 litre of water, which is supplied at the start of the hike. The Rotary Club also provides a pre-hike breakfast and presents participants with certificates and prizes afterwards.
- ^ Swaziland Tourism. "Events/Activities in Swaziland". Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ Resting, John. "Sibebe Survival - 2012". Retrieved 12 November 2012.