How to move more (literally!) with Vitality Travel
If you want to go far (and get your steps in), go everywhere with Vitality Travel by Discovery Bank.
2024 has taken centre stage as the year of wellness travel. Travellers are searching for transformative experiences like sleepcations and silent retreats as a way to take time off from their 'always-on' lives.
Plus, they're actively seeking out holidays that combine exercise and adventure. If you want to get your steps in while seeing the sights, these 7 incredible running and cycling events will get your heart pumping, all right.
Vitality Run Series, South Africa
- When to go: February to December
The Vitality Run Series is a fantastic way to crisscross our captivating country and get active at the same time. Starting in the Western Cape in February, this epic series with its iconic race events takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, Johannesburg, the Eastern Cape, Tshwane and the Garden Route.
Knysna Forest Marathon and Knysna Cycle Tour
- When to go: June 2024
Winter is a time to pack your bicycle and running shoes and head to Knysna for the picturesque Knysna Forest Marathon on 22 June and the thrilling Knysna Cycle Tour from 28 to 30 June 2024. Plus, stay for 'shucking good fun' at the annual Knysna Oyster Festival around the same time.
Magoebas Ultra, Limpopo
- When to go: March 2025
Hailed as South Africa's ultimate forest running experience, the Hi-Tec Magoebas Ultra is a wild and wonderful adventure for trail runners through the pristine indigenous forests of Limpopo. Plus, it's the perfect long weekend getaway at the end of March every year.
Cape Town Cycle Tour, Cape Town
- When to go: March 2025
Dash to Cape Town for the wine, mountain, nightlife and the biggest timed bike race in the world! The breathtaking road race usually takes place at the beginning of March each year. It starts and finishes in the shadow of Table Mountain and circles the Cape Peninsula.
Absa Cape Epic, Western Cape
- When to go: March 2025
Africa's untamed mountain bike race happens at the end of March each year and takes place over 8 days, 617 km and at an elevation of 16,500 m. Riders start at the Lourensford Wine Estate and journey through Tulbach, Wellington and Stellenbosch. A must for cyclists and wine lovers!
Oxpecker Trail Run, Drakensberg
- When to go: May 2025
Challenging and charming, the Kaelo Oxpecker Trail Run is one of the most unique trail races on the local calendar with stunning views of the Drakensberg and the Tugela River. If you love beautiful trails, bushveld views and warm hospitality, add this race to your list for next year.
Pondo Trail®, Wild Coast
- When to go: all year
The Pondo Trail® is Wild Child Africa's epic four-day guided hiking experience along the Wild Coast that promises to help you remember what's really important in life. Embracing limited impact tourism, this exclusive adventure offers unspoilt beauty and cultural immersion in a unique and protected ecosystem.
Travel like a sports star with Vitality Travel
You can book discounted flights in just a few taps in the Discovery Bank app. Plus, book your entire trip, from flights to accommodation and car hire, through Vitality Travel on Discovery Bank's Online Banking website.
You can get up to 75% off 6 one-way local flights and 2 return international flight booking a year with Vitality Travel. Plus, save up to 25% on local Vitality holiday accommodation and unlimited car hire bookings.
Not a Discovery Bank client yet? Download the Discovery Bank app and activate a Ðiscovery Account with zero monthly fees to move more with Vitality Travel in 2024.