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  • South African Tourism Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Offer Lowest Ever Airfares to Indian Travellers – #ExploreMore&MoreForLess

    South African Tourism Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Offer Lowest Ever Airfares to Indian Travellers – #ExploreMore&MoreForLess

    South African Tourism In its endeavour to make the Rainbow Nation more accessible to Indian travellers has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to launch its #ExploreMore&MoreForLess campaign. Aiming to alleviate the burden of air travel costs while visiting international destinations, the campaign offers the lowest-ever fares for visiting South Africa from India at just INR 37,839/-. The airfare applies to Ethiopian Airlines’ routes from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai to Cape Town and Johannesburg and is up for grabs through the campaign period starting 1st September to 30th September 2024.

    Travellers can book these exclusive fares via the Ethiopian Airlines website and mobile app, with the option to travel anytime between 1st October and 31st December 2024. During the offer period, travellers can also enjoy an additional 10% discount on the base fare. Launched in time for the festive season, this offer is perfect for those planning trips around Diwali and Christmas.

    Airfare is often a significant factor when planning international travel, and this campaign aims to make it easier for Indian travellers to explore South Africa. By reducing travel costs, the campaign allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in South Africa’s 3,000 adventure activities, majestic wildlife, and diverse culinary experiences. This campaign is an extension of South African Tourism’s popular More&More campaign, empowering Indian travellers to create unforgettable itineraries.

    Mr. Gcobani Mancotywa, Regional General Manager – Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East at South African Tourism, expressed his excitement about the campaign, stating, “We are thrilled to introduce the #ExploreMore&MoreForLess campaign in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines for Indian travellers. Our goal is to not only promote South Africa as a destination but also to make it more accessible. India is one of our top three focus markets, and this campaign reflects our commitment to offering value to Indian travellers. We invite them to experience the many wonders of the Rainbow Nation this festive season.”

    South African Tourism has seen a 43% increase in travellers from India in 2023 compared to the previous year and now aims to attract over 100,000 visitors from India in 2024. Earlier this year, the tourism board completed its 20th Annual India Roadshow, covering five cities in five days and conducting over 12,000 meetings. Collaborative efforts like this campaign continue to strengthen the bond between India and South Africa, encouraging more Indians to explore the Rainbow Nation each year while offering great value for money.

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  • Explore unknown, incredible destinations of South Africa

    Explore unknown, incredible destinations of South Africa

    Aimed to mark the completion of 30-long years of bilateral relations between India and South Africa and with more and more Indians jet-setting to the Rainbow Nation, South African Tourism hosted a roadshow in Kolkata on February 13. 

    India has emerged as the sixth-largest global source market for South Africa in the post-pandemic world. According to Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, Middle East, India, and South-East Asia,  “We are making sure that there is something in South Africa for all segments of travellers in the New Year. Kolkata figures as one of the fastest growing tourist markets for South Africa and the ease of travel norms is serving as the major motivator for a steady flow of travellers. There are leisure and business travellers, those visiting friends and relatives as well as solo travellers from the city of Kolkata.”

     South Africa has a wide range of unexplored destinations for Indian travellers. Neliswa Nkani said, “We offer a push to destinations and do not package any of these destinations. The amazing destination of Limpopo has wildlife reserves and bushveld and is not fully explored. Lying on the banks of river Limpopo, the destination is on the borders of Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mozambique. Another novel destination that should not be missed out is Northern Cape which prides itself on having Augrabies Falls, one of the best waterfalls in the country. The waterfall is on river Orange, the largest river in the country. Northern Cape enjoys a rich legacy for harboring diamond mines. There is the fascinating destination of The Free State, around a four-hour drive from Pretoria. It is replete with picturesque lakes, open farmlands, and the vast rocky mountain area of the East Highlands. One can get to view snow-capped mountains in The Free State.”

    The Rainbow Country forms the home to the largest diamond in the world. Neliswa Nkani further said, “We are highlighting heritage getaways like Freedom Park, Palace of Justice, and Table Mountain. The destinations associated with Gandhiji are a big hit for Indian travellers.”

     The country receives the highest number of Indian visitors from Mumbai and New Delhi. Neliswa Nkani further said, “We have the most number of global visitors from the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Around 50,000 Indian tourists made it to South Africa last year. We are eyeing around 72 percent rise in Indian tourist arrivals in the current year.”

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