"One cannot resist the lure of Africa."
Rudyard Kipling
Best time to visit South Africa
South Africa dazzles year-round with award-winning wineries, Big Five safaris, spectacular whale watching, and beautiful beaches.
South Africa highlights
Seeing the Big Five on a safari in South Africa is a one-of-a-kind experience everyone should have.
Flight time
26+ hours to Cape Town, departing Auckland.
19 h 30 min to Johannesburg, departing Auckland.
Visa required?
New Zealand passport holders can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Currency
South Africa’s national currency is the South African rand.
Your luxury South Africa holiday awaits
Your luxury South Africa holiday awaits
South Africa is famed for the “Big Five,” offering some of the world’s best game-viewing opportunities. Watch nature's drama unfold in real-time as lions prowl through grasslands and the rumbling calls of elephants fill the savanna. Let our advisors craft your ultimate safari with expert guides and exclusive luxury lodges.
Your luxury South Africa holiday awaits
Your luxury South Africa holiday awaits
For the best wildlife sightings, visit Kruger and nearby private reserves in the dry winter months. Summer translates into beach days, sharing stories around a braai (barbecue), and wine tasting in the Cape – head to Stellenbosch, where the vineyards drape the rolling hills, to sip on punchy Pinotages and citrusy Chenin Blancs.
Your luxury South Africa holiday awaits
Your luxury South Africa holiday awaits
South Africa delivers one-of-a-kind moments that will forever change you: stand where our earliest ancestors once did in the Cradle of Humankind, or watch the sun set from Table Mountain. Each experience reflects the spirit of Ubuntu, a belief in shared humanity, felt in the genuine warmth and hospitality of its people.
“Centred around the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is like a slice of Europe within Africa. Take a cable car to the top of its famous mountain for 360-degree views, visit the penguins at Boulders Beach, traverse the tree canopy walkway at the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, then take a short drive to the Cape Winelands for vineyard tours in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.”
Megan Elliott
Wright & Turner Travel Associates, Wellington
“Kruger is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, famous for its rich diversity of wildlife. The chances of spotting all of the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros – in a single trip are high, especially in the central and southern parts of the park. Make sure you visit during the dry season, from May to September, when the wildlife flock to waterholes in search of water.”
Anita Woodgate
Wright & Turner Travel Associates, Wellington
Flights to South Africa
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South Africa holiday range
We feature a hand-picked selection of our luxury travel range and holiday packages to South Africa. Get in touch and our expert advisors can access any holiday experience and design your dream holiday, personalised to you.
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Discover South Africa
Travel Range
Luxury Cruises
From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.
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Immersive Tours
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Flights
Browse our collection of expertly curated flight options below for inspiration, or let our Travel Associates experts handle every detail for you.
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Exclusive Holiday Packages
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Luxury Stays
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Luxury Rail Journeys
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