In my world, Black Friday wouldn’t be a proper Black Friday if there weren’t any travel deals to tap into. So, here are some of the top travel deals for you to tap into this year – from cheap flights to Durban and experiences in the South African winelands to multi-day trips to Japan with Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Discounted Access to SA’s Favourite National Parks
SANParks invites those dreaming of sunrise safaris, serene landscapes, family getaways and bold adventures to start planning their perfect escapes and experiencing more for less. They’re offering discounts from 5% to 40% on unforgettable nature getaways, with Wild Card Members having early access to the promotion starting on 25 November to 27 November. The general public sales will start on 28 November 2025 and end on 5 December 2025.
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You can book travel experiences at destinations like Addo Elephant National Park, Camdeboo National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kruger National Park and more at rather favourable discounts and start looking forward to your next adventure even before the new year starts!
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Flight Discounts and Travel Packages on Black Friday
Travelstart has flights at discounted rates available between 25 November and 1 December 2025, with one-way flights between Joburg and Durban from as low as R649. They also have various Black Friday travel packages available, including a 30% discount on 5 nights at Beachcomber Victoria, 50% discount on an 11-night Asia trip with Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to see Seoul and Tokyo, as well as a local, 4-night Cape Winelands Experience on which you save R960. Not to mention Turkey Unplugged – an exciting 2-for-1 travel deal not to miss out on.
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All-Inclusive Black Friday Deals With Club Med
Club Med’s Black Friday deals are also worth looking into, with substantial discounts on per person rates to Exclusive Collection Club Med destinations like The Seychelles (R42,793 pp), La Plantation d’Albion Club Med in Mauritius (R28,635 pp) and Kani in the Maldives (R32,373 pp). You can also travel to Bali in Indonesia at a discounted rate of R21,641 pp. The Black Friday offers are valid for any new bookings made between 18 November 2025 and 2 December 2025 and for trips between November 2025 and May 2026. You can save up to 15% per person with these deals.
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Contiki For The Win
If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35, you might want to jump on this opportunity! Contiki’s Black Friday deals have their travel slots flying, so book quickly and plan later. From a 16-day Thailand trip visiting 13 places (R44,654) to a 23-day European Trail stopping at 20 places (R41,500), they have various travel options to choose from. Ultimately, these adventures will cost you around just R2,063 per day – prices you don’t see every day. This sale runs until 4 December 2025.
Whether you’re planning your next skiing holiday or want to escape the cold once winter arrives, these travel deals might just help you travel the globe in the next year.
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