You could travel to Windhoek and Zanzibar with FlySafair in the future if the airline gets the go-ahead to operate flights on these two routes beyond the borders of SA.

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will start flying to Mauritius on 21 November.

Privately owned local budget airline FlySafair will launch its first international route in the next few weeks.

South Africans now have even more choices for potential getaways, with two additional Indian Ocean islands having reopened their borders.

After commencing its phased reopening to international travellers in July, the resumption of scheduled flights between Mauritius and South Africa has been announced.

Mauritius will begin a phased reopening to international travellers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from mid-July.

When the world switches to travel mode again, heading towards a balmy island could make for that much-needed vacation. Here’s a handy guide for South African travellers.

Thinking of doing your undergraduate or postgraduate studies abroad? Here’s how you can apply for an island-style student life.

Owning property on the idyllic island of Mauritius, just four hours by air from Joburg, is becoming easier for South Africans.

South African airline FlySafair has been granted approval to operate flights between Johannesburg and the island of Mauritius.

The island state’s ‘premium visa’ is proving to be of interest to South Africans.

The top 10 most frequently Googled travel destinations by South African internet users in 2020, barring one, all share a common theme: Beaches and water.

An extension of quarantine requirements for travellers makes the island a no-go for South Africans over the December holidays.

The Indian Ocean island state of Mauritius will be reopening its borders in a three-phased process.

The beauty of Mauritius is breath-taking – powder-white sands lapped by tranquil turquoise waters and shaded by coconut-laden palms

The Japanese owners of the vessel causing an environmental disaster have promised further action and compensation as clean-up continues.

Mauritius declares a state of environmental disaster as damaged cargo ship leaks oil near pristine beaches and marine park.

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South African Airways (SAA) has resumed flights to Mauritius after a tropical storm forced the closure of the island paradise’s only airport.

Mauritius stands out, all on its own in the Indian Ocean, right of Madagascar, a whisker inside the Tropic of Capricorn, 1500 miles from Africa with Seychelles to the north and the Antarctic below. It’s probably South Africans’ most popular holiday island, understandably.

Mauritius has something for everyone. And there’s a reason why it’s considered one of the top of five destinations for South Africans. Need a little travel inspo? You’re in the right place.

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The pain of paperwork can put you right off your holiday or business trip. But your SA passport is more handy than you might think at getting you through the world’s immigration desks.

Sorting out a visa is the worst, right? Never fear… here are a whole host of destinations where you can roll up, hand over a few Rand and have your passport stamped.

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