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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Johannesburg

Jo'burg is home to South Africa's largest township, Soweto, where freedom from apartheid was won. See what life's like in the township, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, and shop where old South Africa meets new in Walter Sisulu Square.

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Cape Town

Cape Town

South Africa's Mother City, Cape Town has it all. Fly with us direct to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) from London Heathrow (LHR).

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Things to do in South Africa

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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. 

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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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Our seats have been carefully designed to help you fly in total comfort during the flight, no matter which cabin you're in. Find out how our Upper Class, Premium and Economy seats measure up.

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Whichever cabin you're travelling in, you'll enjoy exciting inflight entertainment and delicious food and drinks throughout the flight.

 

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We reward your adventures with Virgin Points. Whether you're taking off, doing the weekly shop or splashing out on an exclusive stay, points make it all more rewarding.  

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