Africa Eco Race

The Raid category makes the adventure accessible to everyone.. Unlike the Racing category, there is no no timing or rankingso no pressure. The navigation is simplified, and you can choose to navigate with a roadbook or GPX tracks.

The route is also tailored to avoid the most technical sections, while still offering an authentic experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience a rally-raid adventure with the Yamaha Ténéré Rally Team, with all the benefits: logistics, assistance, management, and much more.

Starting in 2027, the Raid will be available in two formats: Raid Traveler and Raid Evolution.

Raid Traveler
Discover. Travel. Fully enjoy the adventure.
A supervised, structured, and secure format, accompanied by experienced professionals.
Ideal for a first experience in the rally-raid world, combining travel, enjoyment, and discovery of the discipline.

Raid Evolution
Challenge yourself. Navigate. Fully immerse yourself.
A complete experience with the same requirements and obligations as a Racing category competitor, except there is no timing or ranking.
Access is subject to approval by the organization with a minimum level of experience required. An Evolution participant may switch to the Traveler format for one or more days in case of fatigue or difficulty.

The Racing category is the classic category in rally-raid, designed for riders who want to challenge themselves.

Navigation is done exclusively with a roadbook, and thorough preparation is recommended to take on this challenge and reach the finish line.

To assist you in your preparation, the Ténéré Centers offer specialized training, whether it’s to refine your roadbook navigation or to improve your riding skills in the desert.

This category includes our official riders: Alessandro Botturi…

Terrain: more or less fast, sandy tracks, sometimes with stones. Dune cordons, wadis.