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Run the Vines 2025 Series

AfriCamps Teams Up with Run the Vines!

Run the Vines is a popular trail running series that has been hosted by Onsite Events for 10 years! Races take place across the picturesque Drakenstein, Slanghoek, Worcester, and Boland regions. Participants can explore the stunning Cape Winelands at their own pace, with a race hosted at a different wine farm every month. The series is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy combining physical activity with great food and wine afterwards.

AfriCamps is a proud sponsor of this trail series, offering each runner a 15%-off glamping voucher at the finish line. Runners can also look forward to an AfriCamps lucky draw at selected races, where one runner will receive a glamping voucher to use at any of our 19 locations across the country. Don’t miss the final run of the year taking place in our own backyard at the beautiful Doolhof Wine Estate!

To enter a race, or the full series, visit https://entries.onsite-events.co.za/. Here’s what you need to know:

  • The event is open to everyone
  • There are no time limits
  • Distances available include 5km, 10km, and 17km
  • You can walk the 5km and 10km routes
  • A 3km kids’ run is available for children under 8 (must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Kids under 12 can participate for free
  • You can sign up for each event individually
  • The series has a cap of 60 entries

Enter the events marked 🏕️WIN below for a chance to be the lucky draw winner of a complimentary night’s glamping! Here’s a list of the upcoming Run The Vines venues and events for 2025:

  1. Saturday, 12 April 2025 at De Wet Cellar in Worcester
  2. Saturday, 3 May 2025 at Vrede and Lust in Paarl ⛺WIN!
  3. Saturday, 31 May 2025 at Val Du Charron in Wellington ⛺WIN!
  4. Saturday, 5 July 2025 at Kloovenburg in Riebeeck Kasteel
  5. Saturday, 9 August 2025 at Welbedacht Wine Estate in Wellington
  6. Saturday, 6 September 2025 at Windmeul Kelder (In conjuction with Waterblommetjie Festival) ⛺WIN!
  7. Saturday, 27 September 2025 at Slanghoek Kelder in Slanghoek Valley (In conjunction with Annerkant Die Berg Festival) ⛺WIN!
  8. Saturday, 1 November 2025 at Jason’s Hill in Breeriver Valley
  9. Saturday, 6 December 2025  at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington ⛺WIN!

Please note: While Run The Vines strives to stick to the dates and venues listed, changes may occur. You will be notified if this happens. For updates and confirmed dates, visit entries.onsite-events.co.za before each event.

Blog post: AfriCamps at Ingwe

There are few places in South Africa that could be called paradise. One springs to mind, especially for those who are familiar with the popular resort of Plettenberg Bay. Conveniently situated only within half an hour from this town is a gem of a destination, The Crags.

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(Click here to go to our camp page  in the Crags or continue reading this blog post below)

You will be almost overwhelmed with the plethora of activities, adventures and places to visit. A definite favourite for locals and tourists alike is the boutique wine estate, Bramon Wine Estate.As the first wine estate in The Crags, they pioneered vineyards with their first vines, Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in Plettenberg Bay being classified as a Wine of origin region.

Winning awards both nationally and internationally (most recently double gold in 2015), this family run estate lead to the birth of Plettenberg Bay’s own Bubbly and Wine Route

The aspiring owners Peter and Caroline Thorpe hope to create a ‘Sparkling Wine Route’ in the near future. Enjoy the restaurant uniquely set in the vineyards and gardens overlooking the Elephant Sanctuary and Tsitsikamma Mountains; or the cathedral-like cellar.

For the more adventurous, the pristine indigenous forest of AfriCamps at Ingwe offers a haven for plant, bird and animal life and is a very special location to restore your soul. Relish in a pre-hike breakfast or lunch picnic as you are guided along a hiking trail in the natural forest, hearing about the flora and fauna of the region. Or savor celebratory sundowners as part of your hike.

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The Eden to Addo Corridor, being the most bio-diverse corridor in the world, passes through a portion of the farm where AfriCamps at Ingwe is situated.

For the intrepid adventurer, the family hike with the Eco Warriors is guaranteed to quench your thirst for adventure and exploration and is also for a good cause, namely the Green Ticket

Orienteering, trail running, mountain biking and horse riding are also among the numerous activities on offer. Or plant a tree in support of the local NPO. For those wanting a restful time, soak up the tranquil sounds of nature, breath in the fresh air and enjoy the spectacular forest, mountains and calm surroundings.Discover delightful water adventures with the Keurbooms River Gorge, Bitou River & Wetland and Keurbooms Lagoon; all offering guided canoeing eco adventures. The Keurbooms River Nature Reserve is a world heritage site with sightings of ververt monkeys, blue duiker, mongoose, grysbok and the elusive leopard. This is best suited for the active traveller who loves the outdoors while having fun on the water. Each of these canoeing adventures offers something distinctive.

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Paddle on the lagoon, venture to the other side to visit Keurbooms beach or canoe to either the Bitou or Keurbooms River. In and around the lagoon there is lots of wildlife to be seen, such as flamingos, spoonbills and oyster catchers.

The Keurbooms River Gorge is one of the most beautiful in the world, with numerous secluded beaches amidst the natural forest and high gorge solid with vegetation in an untouched atmosphere

Along the way, settle on white beaches with picnic baskets, a good book and a bottle of wine; while the kids safely explore. The Bitou River section winds along a channel through a wetland system, with plenty of birdlife including South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane; and the African Fish Eagle. Enjoy the Keurbooms Lagoon with the beauty of Bird Island and the largest breeding colony of Kelp Gulls, amongst other bird species.

One can easily understand now why this region is named the ‘Jewel of the Garden Route’, with its splendid natural selection of beauty in its forests, beaches, lagoons and magnificent mountains.