Flight time
The flight from Auckland to South Africa takes roughly 20 hours with a stopover. It's a bit of a haul but that will immediately be forgotten when you see your first baby elephant or herd of zebra.
Wildlife, wine and wonder
South Africa is a country that dazzles with diversity – from wild savannahs to edgy cityscapes to the turquoise coastline and white sands of your dreams.
Watch elephants, giraffes and rhinos roam at sunrise in Kruger National Park, feel the sea breeze on your face at Cape Point, or hike Table Mountain for panoramic views that will leave you utterly speechless.
In Cape Town, colourful neighbourhoods, harbourside precincts and buzzing food markets are brimming with life, while Johannesburg hums with creativity and a bold, artistic spirit.
Food and wine lovers are in for a treat – sip award-winning vintages in the Cape Winelands, feast on fiery Durban curries, discover Cape Malay flavours in Bo-Kaap, and tuck into sizzling braai (barbecue) wherever you go.
Up for adventure? South Africa has it in spades – cage-diving with great whites, hiking, kayaking with penguins, river rafting, cycling and so much more.
Get chatting with our South African specialists – your adventure of a lifetime is calling!
Best time to go
The best time to visit South Africa depends on where you're headed: May to September is ideal for safaris, spring and autumn shine in Cape Town, and Durban’s coast offers warm, beach-perfect weather year-round.
Time difference
South Africa is 10-11 hours behind New Zealand depending on Daylight Saving here so there's a bit of an adjustment to be made.
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Meet our South Africa specialists
Josephine Perera
House of Travel Masterton
Having been with House of Travel for 13 years I really enjoy how even after all this time every day is different. I can still find new destinations to learn about and expand on my knowledge through travel I have booked. Hearing about how my client’s travels went and what they experienced is always a highlight!
I encourage clients to keep in touch throughout their trip as I love receiving a photo now and then to see where their adventures are taking them. To me it's not just a holiday or a travel experience we are booking, it's memories we are helping create that will last you a lifetime.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain.
So don't wait, get in touch to plan your next big adventure today!
Toni Rendell
House of Travel Rotorua
As a 17 year old, I headed off to Finland on a student exchange for a year, my first ever overseas trip and the start of my passion for travel.
Whether it’s a quick jaunt across the Tasman, an adventure
through Vietnam or a guided coach tour of Europe, I love working with you
to create the perfect holiday.
Having been in the industry for over 30 years, I have an extensive knowledge of airfares, and travel providers, I combine that with the knowledge of my returning customers and the wisdom of the House of Travel collective to craft your travel.
There sure is a lot you need to know and I pride myself on keeping up to date with industry trends and changes. That may be new destinations to visit, beautiful places to stay or changes in travel requirements.
So get in touch and let me help make your travel dreams come true.
Toni
Erica Banks
House of Travel Milford
Originally from the UK and with over 30 years in the Travel Industry I
have been lucky enough to travel to many wonderful places in the world - my
favourite trips have usually included seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.
I love planning trips off the beaten track as well your dream holiday or
cruise. I have been looking after many of my clients for several years
and enjoy getting to know them personally to ensure I can find what will suit
them best
I am a CLIA Cruise Master and have received the HOT Customer Champion award a
couple of times – I appreciate feedback received that clients find me to be
“professional and friendly.
Erica
Mike (Buzz) Thomson
House of Travel Hobsonville
With 20 years experience in the travel industry both here and abroad I use this knowledge every day to create unforgettable journeys for my clients.
I'd love to hear what your plans are and together we'll create a well organised memorable trip.
Mike
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"Hayley recommended an upgrade to Premium Economy for only $200 more. What a lovely experience it was! Apart from personal attention from Hayley, I felt secure in the knowledge if anything was to happen, Hayley would have been there for me -- as she was two years ago when I extended my stay in South Africa"
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Beth"Sandy was so helpful when it came to adjusting change over flights so we didn’t have to have long layovers at airports and allowing us to spend more time with our family the day we leave. So happy she was able to do that for us."
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