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Our favourite destinations in South Africa

Take one of our flights to South Africa and see what makes this magnificent country so special. You'll find breathtaking wide-open beaches, incredible sunsets and a rich history of a struggle for freedom.

Get up close and personal with the wildlife, seeing elephants and giraffes like never before in their local habitat. And while you're here, seize the opportunity to scuba dive in some of the best reefs in the world.

Take one of our flights to South Africa and immerse yourself in its history, beauty and wildlife.

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Things to do in South Africa

 South African safari

See the Big Five

Johannesburg is the starting point for South African safari adventures. If you don’t have long, Pilanesberg Nature Reserve is a fantastic day trip from the city and you can see the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos. Got more time? Kruger National Park is the ultimate safari destination. Visit for epic game drives, walks and safari lodges. 

Sun City resort

Fun in the sun

Visit the South African Las Vegas at the Sun City resort. With a casino, two golf courses, two water parks, four hotels and loads more activities and entertainment, this is South Africa's premier holiday resort. And if you want to see South Africa's incredible wildlife, Sun City's close to Pilanesberg National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve and Kwena Gardens Crocodile Sanctuary. 

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