BUDAPEST-BAMAKO

The once legendary Dakar Rally has left one spiritual heir in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako keeps the flame of trans-Saharan driving adventures alive. The start is not Paris, the finish is not Dakar, the costs are not the same, but the experience and the spirit of adventure has not changed. The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure ROUTE – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO In 2022 the rally returns to West Africa, what’s shaping up to be the longest and most demanding route of the Budapest-Bamako. We’ve ventured this long and deep into the heart of West Africa. The route is expected to be spectacular and difficult and as always, full of unexpected twists, turns and adventure. ENTER – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great African Run as well as personal usage rights to our logo and access to our member protected areas

RISKS AND DANGERS

Imprisonment if Africa for other reasons. Dehydration in the desert. Irreparable damage to your vehicle far from human populations. Car accident or injury in the desert or on the savanna far from major populations. Car accident on a paved road and lack of proper ambulance

service. Poor

ENTRY FOR MARCH 2022 ADVENTURE EXTRA A 200 Euro admin fee applies to these transactions as well. The membership/entry fee covers the year 2022, and it is not possible to transfer the membership to next year (s). Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great

African

FILMS & PIX

PRE-RALLY & START 2018. • Team Tyron 2018 (HUN) Team Mari Menni Bamako 2018. Team Bögöthy 2018 • KVG Team 2018. 2016 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Zuk 2016 • Offroad Channel Start (POL) •. 2015 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Na Polno 2015 (SLO) • Mileneum Flacon 2016. Peugeot 205 • Team 99. TEAMS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Trowbridge Tearaways. Spirit. Car. Rover 75. PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2022 BUDAPEST-BAMAKO ADVENTURE EXTRA. Budapest-Bamako Adventure Extra 2022 - Team Info - Team Info. #. Team name. ADVENTURE EXTRA 2022 The most important reason is that, winning the Budapest-Bamako championship title comes with a certain level of prestige. It would diminish the accomplishment of the winners greatly if we organized another competition 6 weeks later. To preserve the glory of our Budapest-Bamako competition winners we decided not to hold another

competition.

QUESTIONS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Budapest-Bamako is a charity rally, competition and crazy driving adventure from Budapest to Bamako. Budapest-Bamako is for those who’ve dreamed about the Dakar, Africa, the Sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if you’re in trouble you can only count on

yourself and

SIAKA STEVENS STADIUM HOSTS FINISH LINE OF WORLD’S LARGEST Siaka Stevens Stadium hosts finish line of world’s largest amateur rally 2020 Budapest-Bamako to arrive at National Stadium in Freetown . The organizers of the 2020 Budapest-Bamako are thrilled to announce that the finish line ceremonies will be held at the prestigious National Stadium Of Sierra Leone in the capital Freetown.

BUDAPEST-BAMAKO

The once legendary Dakar Rally has left one spiritual heir in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako keeps the flame of trans-Saharan driving adventures alive. The start is not Paris, the finish is not Dakar, the costs are not the same, but the experience and the spirit of adventure has not changed. The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure ROUTE – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO In 2022 the rally returns to West Africa, what’s shaping up to be the longest and most demanding route of the Budapest-Bamako. We’ve ventured this long and deep into the heart of West Africa. The route is expected to be spectacular and difficult and as always, full of unexpected twists, turns and adventure. ENTER – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great African Run as well as personal usage rights to our logo and access to our member protected areas

RISKS AND DANGERS

Imprisonment if Africa for other reasons. Dehydration in the desert. Irreparable damage to your vehicle far from human populations. Car accident or injury in the desert or on the savanna far from major populations. Car accident on a paved road and lack of proper ambulance

service. Poor

ENTRY FOR MARCH 2022 ADVENTURE EXTRA A 200 Euro admin fee applies to these transactions as well. The membership/entry fee covers the year 2022, and it is not possible to transfer the membership to next year (s). Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great

African

FILMS & PIX

PRE-RALLY & START 2018. • Team Tyron 2018 (HUN) Team Mari Menni Bamako 2018. Team Bögöthy 2018 • KVG Team 2018. 2016 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Zuk 2016 • Offroad Channel Start (POL) •. 2015 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Na Polno 2015 (SLO) • Mileneum Flacon 2016. Peugeot 205 • Team 99. TEAMS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Trowbridge Tearaways. Spirit. Car. Rover 75. PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2022 BUDAPEST-BAMAKO ADVENTURE EXTRA. Budapest-Bamako Adventure Extra 2022 - Team Info - Team Info. #. Team name. ADVENTURE EXTRA 2022 The most important reason is that, winning the Budapest-Bamako championship title comes with a certain level of prestige. It would diminish the accomplishment of the winners greatly if we organized another competition 6 weeks later. To preserve the glory of our Budapest-Bamako competition winners we decided not to hold another

competition.

QUESTIONS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Budapest-Bamako is a charity rally, competition and crazy driving adventure from Budapest to Bamako. Budapest-Bamako is for those who’ve dreamed about the Dakar, Africa, the Sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if you’re in trouble you can only count on

yourself and

SIAKA STEVENS STADIUM HOSTS FINISH LINE OF WORLD’S LARGEST Siaka Stevens Stadium hosts finish line of world’s largest amateur rally 2020 Budapest-Bamako to arrive at National Stadium in Freetown . The organizers of the 2020 Budapest-Bamako are thrilled to announce that the finish line ceremonies will be held at the prestigious National Stadium Of Sierra Leone in the capital Freetown. ENTRY FOR MARCH 2022 ADVENTURE EXTRA A 200 Euro admin fee applies to these transactions as well. The membership/entry fee covers the year 2022, and it is not possible to transfer the membership to next year (s). Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great

African

CHARITY WORK

CHARITY WORK. Over the past few years the Budapest-Bamako has grown into the largest charity rally in the world. We are the prime example of community to community direct giving. You are free to create your own charity project, raise funds or donations and deliver the

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In 2019 the off-road mayhem continues in California and Mexico on our sister rally, the Baja XL.In 2020 we’ll return to Africa with the most epic dash across the Sahara and West Africa. GPS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO 2020 BUDAPEST-BAMAKO, COMPLETE EUROPE AND WEST AFRICA GPS MAP FOR GARMIN COMAPTIBLE DEVICES AND ANDROID DEVICES. The map contains all the paved roads, unpaved roads, pistes all along the route of Budapest-Bamako 2020. ADVENTURE EXTRA 2022 The start will be in March instead of late January. Adventure Extra will only have 4×4 Adventure, Touring and Spirit Categories. The March start will give our crew enough time to regroup and take a break after 2.5 weeks in Africa. RECON MISSION TO SIERRA LEONE 2020 Recon Mission To Sierra Leone 2020. There will be two recon missions to Africa ahead of this year’s rally. Recon is when we log GPS coordinates, set up campsites and mark interesting attractions. Setting up the route is always a tricky mission. This year’s Senegal to Sierra Leone touring route and official camp sites have been

discovered.

SIAKA STEVENS STADIUM HOSTS FINISH LINE OF WORLD’S LARGEST Siaka Stevens Stadium hosts finish line of world’s largest amateur rally 2020 Budapest-Bamako to arrive at National Stadium in Freetown . The organizers of the 2020 Budapest-Bamako are thrilled to announce that the finish line ceremonies will be held at the prestigious National Stadium Of Sierra Leone in the capital Freetown. TRACK WRITING MISSION IS ON FOR 2020 Track Writing Mission Is On For 2020. October 21, 2019 – The Budapest-Bamako track writing team has reached the town of Assa in Central Morocco earlier today after departing from Budapest last Wednesday. The recon mission’s main objective is to place geo-caching points, explore hotels, camp sites and register the GPS coordinates of points

WAITING LIST

The good news is that you can still get in for 2022 from our waiting list. People regularly drop out of the event. Their option is to sell

their entry.

TEAM INFO – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO TEAM INFORMATION. FOR TEAMS ALREADY ENTERED. On the password protected page you have access to all the relevant documents, forms and information needed for your participation. This page is only accessible to those with a valid entry.

BUDAPEST-BAMAKO

The once legendary Dakar Rally has left one spiritual heir in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako keeps the flame of trans-Saharan driving adventures alive. The start is not Paris, the finish is not Dakar, the costs are not the same, but the experience and the spirit of adventure has not changed. The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure ROUTE – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO In 2022 the rally returns to West Africa, what’s shaping up to be the longest and most demanding route of the Budapest-Bamako. We’ve ventured this long and deep into the heart of West Africa. The route is expected to be spectacular and difficult and as always, full of unexpected twists, turns and adventure. ENTER – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great African Run as well as personal usage rights to our logo and access to our member protected areas TEAMS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Trowbridge Tearaways. Spirit. Car. Rover 75. PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2022 BUDAPEST-BAMAKO ADVENTURE EXTRA. Budapest-Bamako Adventure Extra 2022 - Team Info - Team Info. #. Team name.

RISKS AND DANGERS

Imprisonment if Africa for other reasons. Dehydration in the desert. Irreparable damage to your vehicle far from human populations. Car accident or injury in the desert or on the savanna far from major populations. Car accident on a paved road and lack of proper ambulance

service. Poor

ENTRY FOR MARCH 2022 ADVENTURE EXTRA A 200 Euro admin fee applies to these transactions as well. The membership/entry fee covers the year 2022, and it is not possible to transfer the membership to next year (s). Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great

African

FILMS & PIX

PRE-RALLY & START 2018. • Team Tyron 2018 (HUN) Team Mari Menni Bamako 2018. Team Bögöthy 2018 • KVG Team 2018. 2016 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Zuk 2016 • Offroad Channel Start (POL) •. 2015 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Na Polno 2015 (SLO) • Mileneum Flacon 2016. Peugeot 205 • Team 99. ADVENTURE EXTRA 2022 The most important reason is that, winning the Budapest-Bamako championship title comes with a certain level of prestige. It would diminish the accomplishment of the winners greatly if we organized another competition 6 weeks later. To preserve the glory of our Budapest-Bamako competition winners we decided not to hold another

competition.

QUESTIONS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Budapest-Bamako is a charity rally, competition and crazy driving adventure from Budapest to Bamako. Budapest-Bamako is for those who’ve dreamed about the Dakar, Africa, the Sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if you’re in trouble you can only count on

yourself and

SIAKA STEVENS STADIUM HOSTS FINISH LINE OF WORLD’S LARGEST Siaka Stevens Stadium hosts finish line of world’s largest amateur rally 2020 Budapest-Bamako to arrive at National Stadium in Freetown . The organizers of the 2020 Budapest-Bamako are thrilled to announce that the finish line ceremonies will be held at the prestigious National Stadium Of Sierra Leone in the capital Freetown.

BUDAPEST-BAMAKO

The once legendary Dakar Rally has left one spiritual heir in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako keeps the flame of trans-Saharan driving adventures alive. The start is not Paris, the finish is not Dakar, the costs are not the same, but the experience and the spirit of adventure has not changed. The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure ROUTE – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO In 2022 the rally returns to West Africa, what’s shaping up to be the longest and most demanding route of the Budapest-Bamako. We’ve ventured this long and deep into the heart of West Africa. The route is expected to be spectacular and difficult and as always, full of unexpected twists, turns and adventure. ENTER – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great African Run as well as personal usage rights to our logo and access to our member protected areas TEAMS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Trowbridge Tearaways. Spirit. Car. Rover 75. PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2022 BUDAPEST-BAMAKO ADVENTURE EXTRA. Budapest-Bamako Adventure Extra 2022 - Team Info - Team Info. #. Team name.

RISKS AND DANGERS

Imprisonment if Africa for other reasons. Dehydration in the desert. Irreparable damage to your vehicle far from human populations. Car accident or injury in the desert or on the savanna far from major populations. Car accident on a paved road and lack of proper ambulance

service. Poor

ENTRY FOR MARCH 2022 ADVENTURE EXTRA A 200 Euro admin fee applies to these transactions as well. The membership/entry fee covers the year 2022, and it is not possible to transfer the membership to next year (s). Entries are only refundable if the event is canceled. By paying the entry fee you’ll get the right to participate in all events of the Budapest-Bamako, the Great

African

FILMS & PIX

PRE-RALLY & START 2018. • Team Tyron 2018 (HUN) Team Mari Menni Bamako 2018. Team Bögöthy 2018 • KVG Team 2018. 2016 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Zuk 2016 • Offroad Channel Start (POL) •. 2015 OFFICIAL TRAILER. Team Na Polno 2015 (SLO) • Mileneum Flacon 2016. Peugeot 205 • Team 99. ADVENTURE EXTRA 2022 The most important reason is that, winning the Budapest-Bamako championship title comes with a certain level of prestige. It would diminish the accomplishment of the winners greatly if we organized another competition 6 weeks later. To preserve the glory of our Budapest-Bamako competition winners we decided not to hold another

competition.

QUESTIONS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO Budapest-Bamako is a charity rally, competition and crazy driving adventure from Budapest to Bamako. Budapest-Bamako is for those who’ve dreamed about the Dakar, Africa, the Sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if you’re in trouble you can only count on

yourself and

SIAKA STEVENS STADIUM HOSTS FINISH LINE OF WORLD’S LARGEST Siaka Stevens Stadium hosts finish line of world’s largest amateur rally 2020 Budapest-Bamako to arrive at National Stadium in Freetown . The organizers of the 2020 Budapest-Bamako are thrilled to announce that the finish line ceremonies will be held at the prestigious National Stadium Of Sierra Leone in the capital Freetown. ADVENTURE EXTRA 2022 The start will be in March instead of late January. Adventure Extra will only have 4×4 Adventure, Touring and Spirit Categories. The March start will give our crew enough time to regroup and take a break after 2.5 weeks in Africa. GPS – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO 2020 BUDAPEST-BAMAKO, COMPLETE EUROPE AND WEST AFRICA GPS MAP FOR GARMIN COMAPTIBLE DEVICES AND ANDROID DEVICES. The map contains all the paved roads, unpaved roads, pistes all along the route of Budapest-Bamako 2020.

CHARITY WORK

CHARITY WORK. Over the past few years the Budapest-Bamako has grown into the largest charity rally in the world. We are the prime example of community to community direct giving. You are free to create your own charity project, raise funds or donations and deliver the

HOME DUPLICATE EN

In 2019 the off-road mayhem continues in California and Mexico on our sister rally, the Baja XL.In 2020 we’ll return to Africa with the most epic dash across the Sahara and West Africa.

CHARITY 2020

CLEAN WATER PROJECT IN SENEGAL. Help us provide a clean drinking water system for the village of Dindefelo, Senegal. The project includes solar powered pumps, a water tower and a filtration system. We’re planning to start constructions 3-4 weeks prior to the rally and hold the opening ceremony on February 13, 2020 in Dindefelo. SIAKA STEVENS STADIUM HOSTS FINISH LINE OF WORLD’S LARGEST Siaka Stevens Stadium hosts finish line of world’s largest amateur rally 2020 Budapest-Bamako to arrive at National Stadium in Freetown . The organizers of the 2020 Budapest-Bamako are thrilled to announce that the finish line ceremonies will be held at the prestigious National Stadium Of Sierra Leone in the capital Freetown. RECON MISSION TO SIERRA LEONE 2020 Recon Mission To Sierra Leone 2020. There will be two recon missions to Africa ahead of this year’s rally. Recon is when we log GPS coordinates, set up campsites and mark interesting attractions. Setting up the route is always a tricky mission. This year’s Senegal to Sierra Leone touring route and official camp sites have been

discovered.

TRACK WRITING MISSION IS ON FOR 2020 Track Writing Mission Is On For 2020. October 21, 2019 – The Budapest-Bamako track writing team has reached the town of Assa in Central Morocco earlier today after departing from Budapest last Wednesday. The recon mission’s main objective is to place geo-caching points, explore hotels, camp sites and register the GPS coordinates of points

WAITING LIST

The good news is that you can still get in for 2022 from our waiting list. People regularly drop out of the event. Their option is to sell

their entry.

TEAM INFO – BUDAPEST-BAMAKO TEAM INFORMATION. FOR TEAMS ALREADY ENTERED. On the password protected page you have access to all the relevant documents, forms and information needed for your participation. This page is only accessible to those with a valid entry.

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WE’RE ADDING A SECOND RALLY IN MARCH 2022. LEARN MORE ABOUT BUDAPEST-BAMAKO ADVENTURE EXTRA WHERE THEDAKAR LEFT OFF MARATHON RALLY ACROSS AFRICA The once legendary Dakar Rally has left one spiritual heir in Africa. The Budapest-Bamako keeps the flame of trans-Saharan driving adventures alive. The start is not Paris, the finish is not Dakar, the costs are not the same, but the experience and the spirit of adventure

has not changed.

The Budapest-Bamako is a minimal assistance adventure and navigational race from Europe to Africa. The B2B is not an easy Sunday drive or picnic in the park. We have no rescue helicopters, tow trucks, translators, lawyers, tour guides or psychotherapists. 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 B2B IS A HUGE COMMUNITY EVENT ACROSS TWO CONTINENTS OVER TWO WEEKS.

ENTER FOR 2022

2022 DESTINATION:SIERRA LEONE FINISH LINE ANNOUNCEMENT: 04/21 In 2022 we’ll return to Africa with another  epic dash across the Sahara and West Africa. The 2020 Sierra Leone finish was a great success and we are doing it again in 2022, Will we return to Freetown with two mini festivals in Senegal and a huge beach party before the closing day of the rally in Sierral Leone.  Check out the 2022 route and enter early. Make lasting friendships and test your personal limits. We’ll be making announcements about the 2022 run_ _continuously. Learn more about

entering for 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions WHAT IS THE BUDAPEST-BAMAKO? EUROPE TO WEST AFRICA CHECK OUT THE DETAILED ROUTE

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"WORLD'S LARGEST AMATEUR RALLY" Marathon Rally Magazine

BAMAKO OR BUST

In 2016 the world’s largest amateur rally became a biannual event. Every other year we return to West Africa. During the in between years the adventure continues in another part of the world. In 2021 experience the deserts of Mexico and California as the 3rd Baja XL gets on its way. In 2020 join our longest and most epic rally to Sierra Leone on the 13th Edition Of The Budapest-Bamako. Andrew G.

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WE LOVE JUNK

The 2018 Budapst-Bamako proudly embraces the spirit of low budget adventures. 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. The crazier the better your chances

RACING & 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. FRIENDS. PARTIES. DESERTS. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY The Budapest-Bamako is about community. It’s about meeting new people. It’s about finding a helping hand when you need help. It’s about sharing meals, drinks and stories at the end of each day. It’s about sitting together by the fire each night. It’s about visiting local villages in Africa bringing gifts and learning about each other. It is about destroying stereotypes. It is also about having a good time and meeting like minded people.

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CARAVANE HUMANITAIRE Each year the rally brings 700,000-900,000 Euros worth of aid to West Africa. In recent years we’ve dug a fresh water wells in a Mauritanian, Mali and Gambia. We gave an incubator, sterilization equipment and other medical supplies to a free clinic that operated with pre-historic tools in a Bamako slum. We erected solar panels in villages, gave bicycles to women who had no transportation. We’ve built a school in Mali and Guinea-Bissau. Teams regularly give their cars as ambulances to villages. One car donated their van to the Institute For The Blind as a school bus. Charity begins in your heart. Be creative. Be generous. Each year the team performing the most outstanding charity work receives the Mother Teresa Charity Award. PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS RUNS __

NEWS

* The word’s largest amateur rally, The “Budapest-Bamako Freetown Challenge” will end in Sierra Leone’s capital next year

April 30, 2021

* Track Writing Mission Is On For 2020

October 21, 2019

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