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Five destinations where South Africans may travel even cheaper now Global flight search and travel deals website, Cheapflights.co.za, reveals the destinations that are cheaper for South Africans to travel to now, compared to a pre-pandemic year. By comparing data from 2019 to now, locals may explore their continent for cheaper, and even experience a soughtafter island holiday.
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he borders remain closed for many destinations around the world, but recent news shows that South Africans may start travelling to a select few places around the world. Not only that, but it should be for a significantly cheaper price than what it was in 2019, pre-pandemic. From the lowveld in South Africa to the vast dunes of Namibia, below are five destinations which locals may explore for a smaller budget. An island holiday in the Maldives In late April, the Maldives announced that they would be opening their borders to South Africans to visit. Known as ‘vaccine tourism’, South Africans should be able 22 Business Events Africa July 2021
to travel to this well-loved destination to get their jab while on holiday. Locals are able to find flights to the Malé for as little as R11 855, on average, which is 7,4 per cent less than two years ago. Lower cost has led to an increase in interest in this destination. Cheapflights registers a seven-fold increase in searches for flights to Malé which is surpassing the pre-pandemic levels. The picturesque island has always been known as an exclusive destination, visited by the wealthy, but has now been made more accessible for those looking to travel there. Some of the exciting things to do include beach visits, snorkelling, and browsing the local markets.
Exploring sea and sand in Namibia Staying closer to home, Namibia is a destination that offers something for everyone. Previously a little more expensive to travel to, South Africans may now secure flights to Namibia from as little as R3 721 on average, which is around 16 per cent cheaper than the price of flights in 2019. It seems that South Africans are sharing the excitement about travelling to the neighbouring country as several searches for travels to its capital, Windhoek, jumped by 27 per cent. Those who are looking for a different winter getaway, the weather is perfect around this time. Travellers may go to Swakopmund – a coastal town famous for www.businesseventsafrica.com
