Getaway and holiday competitions – Have you been longing to get away and go for a holiday? You may be in for a surprise if you enter into one of our awesome getaway competitions below. Prizes range from quick breaks to a bed and breakfast or hotels to luxurious spa weekends. From time to time you will also find a few gems here in which you can win all-inclusive paid overseas holidays so watch this space.


Competitions | Getaways

Win a houseboat cruise for six

Shayamanzi houseboatHere’s something different. We don’t generally think of our country as a place where you can go on large houseboats to enjoy luxury cruises but apparently, you can. In this competition by Good Housekeeping you and your family or group of friends (6 in total) can win a luxury cruise on board a Shayamanzi houseboat which cruises along the shores of the spectacular Lake Jozini in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Take in the pristine beauty the Lebombo Mountains and Pongola Game Reserve has to offer while you spend a total of three days just relaxing on your luxury boat. Take a dip in the Jacuzzi or wine and dine in the top deck bar and dining area. Enter for your chance to win this prize worth R32 000.

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Closing date: 16 June | Type: Registration

Win a 5-star 7-night Mauritius holiday

Mauritius holidayOh man, can you imagine packing your bags right now? We sure can! How amazing it would be to win this five-star Mauritius holiday for you and your partner of friend! Whether you want to chill out in the pool at the amazing Heritage Le Telfair Mauritius, lie on the beautiful tropical island beaches of Mauritius, play golf all day long or sip on cocktails and let the worries of the world pass you by, there’s something in this competition for everyone. The prize includes flights and transfers and the winners will be treated to daily breakfast and dinner and non-motorized water sports. If you can take some time off come August / September, you just have to enter this one!

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Win a Cape Town getaway for two

Taj Cape Town HotelIt’s astonishing how many South Africans have never set foot in the Mother City and if you’re one of them, it’s time to get down there to go and see what the fuss is all about. Cape Town is one of the world’s top tourist attractions and if so many people spend the money and the time to fly overseas just to visit this beautiful city, maybe it’s time you do to. If you’d love to visit Cape Town and can do with a break, we’ve got just the thing for you. DStv is offering one of their lucky subscribers and a partner a fabulous 2-night stay at the amazing 5 Star Taj Cape Town Hotel including flights, transfers and a jam-packed itinerary. Also included is a visit to the Good Food & Wine Show where you will experience the ultimate VIP experience and witness Gordon Ramsay.

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Win a 2-night stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Sanbona Wildlife ReserveBy now all South Africans are aware of the continued Rhino poaching going on and hopefully some of you have even contributed to raising awareness of this immense problem facing the Rhino population. It does seem that more and more people are taking responsibility in the conservation of these beautiful animals which may just turn things around and put a stop to the unnecessary slaughter of these amazing creatures. So many of us have never even seen a Rhino in real life so maybe now is the time. In this competition you can win a stay at one of the Cape’s premier wildlife destinations, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve where you’ll get a chance experience Rhinos in the wild.

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Win a R25k stay at Mount Grace Country House and Spa

Mount Grace Country House and SpaHow often do you get the chance to go on a luxury break worth R25 000? With so many clamping down on their spending, most of us are opting for staycations, nevermind luxurious getaways with three course dinners and spa treatments. If you could really do with a break but you don’t see it happening anytime soon, then you just have to enter this competition by Getaway. They’re offering one reader and a partner a two-nights’ stay at the beautiful Mount Grace Country House and Spa, worth R25 000. You’ll also be treated to breakfast, restaurant dinners and spa treatments. This prize does not include travel expenses so make sure you can get there if you win.

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Win a trip around the world for two

Win a trip around the worldHave you ever dreamt of taking a yellow cab through the streets on New York, walking through Times Square and seeing the Statue of Liberty in real life? How about taking a ride on the London Eye, taking the tube and seeing Buckingham Palace? Maybe you have always wished you can see Sydney Opera House. This dream could soon become reality! Stand a chance of winning this amazing world tour to New York, London, Sydney, Singapore and Johannesburg, all worth an incredible R210 000!

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Win a Victoria Falls trip for four

Victoria Falls

Everyone has their own list of things to see and do one day, and one thing that should be on that list for all South Africans is visiting the Victoria Falls. This immensely spectacular waterfall on the Zambezi river is really something to behold. The Vic Falls, or indigenously referred to as Mosi-oa-Tunya which means “the smoke that thunders” is the largest sheet of falling water in the world and has a flow rate comparable to the biggest waterfalls in the world. Now you and 3 friends stand a chance of winning a getaway to experience this amazing site in person, while having a great break away at the same time.

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Win an island holiday to Reunion Island

Reunion islandWould you like to add a 7-night island getaway to your to-do list for this year? Who wouldn’t right? While not many of us can normally even dream of such a luxury, you may just find yourself packing your bags and getting ready for your island holiday to Reunion Island, that’s if you enter, of course. So for your chance to win one of two trips to Reunion island for you and your friend or partner, go and play the game at welcometoreunionisland.com. You can win either one of these two packages which both include 7 nights accommodation, return flights and breakfast. Best thing is, you don’t even need a Visa but go and make sure your passport is up to date!

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Win a five-star safari to Kapama Game Reserve

Kapama Buffalo CampIf you got up this morning feeling like the last thing you would like to do is going to work, then maybe a short break is in order. So today, we’re going to find you some competitions in which you can win getaways, holidays and breaks all over South Africa. In this competition Home Magazine is giving away a three-night stay for two at Kapama Buffalo Camp. The prize includes a luxury stay in one of the ten newly built canvas tents including including all meals, all game drives plus 1 spa treatment each. Maybe you and your other half can do with spending some quality time away or maybe you have an anniversary coming up soon. This could be the perfect escape and a getaway you’ll never forget.

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Win a four day luxury getaway to the Cape

Last Word HotelsWe don’t often get to experience the 5-star luxury some of our hotels have to offer but if you enter and win this Oprah competition, you and a partner could soon experience the ultimate in luxury and comfort at three The Last Word 5-star hotels. Begin with a 2-night stay in Constantia, a stay at Long Beach a stay at Franschhoek. The prize includes flights, breakfast and three-course dinners, airport pick-ups and returns, as well as transfers between hotels and airport pick-ups and returns. This 4-day getaway will be an unforgettable experience so if you and your partner can do with a little special time together, go and enter now.

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Win a mother-daughter break to Cape Town

Table Bay Hotel in Cape TownAs a mother, you probably don’t expect expensive gifts from your children on Mother’s Day. You would most probably much prefer a simple phone call, or a visit, just to catch up and spend some quality family time. That doesn’t mean you can’t suggest that your daughter enter this competition which could see the two of you flying to Cape Town for a luxurious two-night stay at the Table Bay Hotel. We’re pretty sure she will be more that happy to oblige. After all, she’ll also enjoy this fantastic break-away which includes the Executive Suite hotel stay plus a spa treatment, a sunset boat cruise and more spoils, all valued at R34 340. This will be a mother-daughter experience you’ll never forget.

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Closing date: 19 May | Type: Registration

Win two return tickets to Switzerland

SWISS AirlinesHow long have you said that you’d like to go on a skiing holiday one day? Or how long have you dreamt about gong to Switzerland and seeing the Swiss alps in all their glory with your own eyes? Maybe you’d simply like to get away somewhere completely different to what you’re used to, and see a little more of the world you live in. Well, this could be the chance you’ve been waiting for. iafrica is giving away two return tickets from Johannesburg to Zurich on the one of the best airlines on the world, SWISS Airlines. Experience world-class service from SWISS on your way to Zurich, the best airport in Europe! So go for it, you’ve got nothing to lose.

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Closing date: 30 April | Type: Free

Win your place in an island living reality show

Lux reality showAre you ready to be a star and live your dream? “Celebrate life while exploring the lighter, brighter side of island living with three of your best friends by entering the LUX* Reality Show competition. Six episodes of your show will be flighted on Ster Kinekor movie houses, nationwide. Your job? To experience seven hotels in Mauritius and Reunion with three friends and report back to South Africa.” So, if you need a break from day to day life and feel like going on a lifetime adventure with three of your friends, go and enter now and soon you could be on your way to stardom! Click enter to find out more about this amazing competition.

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Closing date: 3 May | Type: Free

Win a holiday, cruise and flights

Sure TravelCompetitions have been scarce these past couple of days so we were pretty pleased when we found this incredible travel competition this morning. Why incredible? Well, in total there are three massive prizes up for grabs including a 5-night holiday in Kenya, a river cruise on the Zambezi and lastly, return domestic flights in South Africa! First prize winners will enjoy a 5-night stay in Sandies Tropical Village in Mombasa with flights, breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Second prize winners will spend an amazing three nights on board the Zambezi Queen with flights, meals and activities included and the third prize winner will win return domestic flights for two! Yes, incredible!

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Closing date: 10 May | Type: Like to start

Win a family safari getaway to Madikwe

Madikwe Safari LodgeFor many going away puts some serious strain on their budget and more often than not, we spend our free time at home. So when an opportunity like this comes along, you need to grab it! How would you like to treat your family a little and go away on a 2-day family safari to Madikwe Safari Lodge valued R35 940? This exclusive mid-week stay in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve also includes all meals, snacks and drinks on on the two daily game drives and accommodation for two adults and two children. So DSTV subscribers, if you think your family can do with some time away, go and get your entries in.

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Closing date: 31 March | Type: DStv subscribers

Win a break to the Wild Coast Sun

 

Wild Coast SunWe’re nearing the end of our beautiful South African summer but at least there’s still time to have some fun in the sun, and the winners of this competition will do just that. Good Housekeeping is giving a family of four the amazing opportunity to go away on a luxurious three-night stay to Wild Coast Sun on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast worth R37 000. Also included in the prize are return tickets, accommodation for two adults and two children, car hire, breakfast and dinner daily, Aloha Village kids’ gaming voucher and Daily entrance for four to Wild Waves. Sounds like fun? Go and enter for your family’s chance to win.

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Closing date: 21 April | Type: Registration

Win a stay at African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town

 

African Pride 15 on Orange HotelBecause it’s Monday we’re going to throw in a third competition for you to enter, just to make the day a little less blue. Or if you’re one of those people who never get down, make your day even more awesome than it is. Like we mentioned earlier, this is the second competition that is location specific, this time it’s Cape Town. If you’re in the area, or could do with a quick trip away to Cape Town, enter this competitions and you could soon spend a night in luxury at the African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town. You won’t believe you eyes when you see just how amazing these penthouse apartments are, so be sure to click through to see more and enter while you’re there.

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Closing date: 15 April | Type: Free