Dream giveaways of more than R1 300 000

The holidays were carefully curated by The Saunter to give a fantastic break and each beautiful destination prize included wonderful activities to experience what the area offers.

Destination Getaways

  • PRIZE – Bush & Battlefields 2 nights at Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge, 2 nights at Three Tree Hill plus reduced cost Spionkop Tour, and 1 night at Fugitive’s Drift Lodge all on full board for 2 worth R112 300
  • PRIZE – Wild Coast & Umhlanga Romance – 3 nights at barefoot luxury GweGwe Beach Lodge, on full board, and 2 nights at the Oyster Box incl. breakfast for 2 worth R95 870
  • PRIZE – Zululand 2 nights at luxurious Thonga Beach Lodge on full board, 2 nights and game drives at Mthembu Lodge on full board, 2 nights at Ghost Mountain Inn incl breakfast plus either a Safari Cruise or Spa treatment for 2. R90 880
  • PRIZE – Cape Town Luxury 2 nights at The Cape Cadogan, 2 nights at the Clarendon –Bantry Bay, 2 nights at Dorp Hotel plus a Helicopter Flight over the Constantia Winelands, False Bay and the Atlantic beaches, a Sunset Cruise with bubbly, a Guided Forest Bathing walk and a Guided Cape Heritage Walking Tour for 2 worth R78 520
  • PRIZE: Greater Kruger 4 nights stay at Amava River Lodge and Bundox Explorer Camp, full board and game drives plus a cruise on the Olifants River for 2 worth R73 010
  • PRIZE – Klein Karoo 2 nights full board in Mont Eco Private Big 5 Game Reserve with game drives and bush walks, 2 nights at Jonkmanshof incl. breakfast and 2 nights and 2 days Klein Karoo Slack Packing in a plains game reserve for 2 worth R55 480
  • PRIZE – Garden Route 2 nights at Alkira Luxury Lodge & Villa, 2 nights at The Lofts, 2 nights at Laird’s Lodge plus a Guided Swim with Seals, Sunset Cruise with wine and oysters and, an e-bike tour of Wilderness for 2 worth R47 960
  • PRIZE: Greater Kruger, Kruger and the Panoramic Tour 4 nights stay at Ivory Moon Lodge, with dinners, breakfasts and one lunch, game drives and walk plus guided tour to God’s Window and Blyde River Canyon for 2 worth R43 000
  • PRIZE – Drakensberg & Midlands 2 nights at gourmet Cleopatra Mountain Lodge with 5 course dinners and breakfasts, 2 nights Antbear Eco Lodge incl dinner and breakfast, and 2 nights at Brahman Hills Hotel and Spa with breakfasts plus Guided Hike to San Cave Painting, Stargazing with Zulu Stories and Garden Tour for 2 worth R37 300
  • PRIZE – Wild Coast Family 4 nights at Umngazi Hotel & Spa on full board plus River Cruise and Spa Treatment for 2 adults and 2 children worth R35 000
  • PRIZE – Drakensberg Break 4 nights self-catering at Rockwood Earth Lodge, plus a guided experience by John Roff on “Rocks and Landscapes of the Drakensberg” and a takeaway feast by Valley Bakery for 8 worth R34 400
  • PRIZE – Karoo Break 2 nights at Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve on full board, 2 nights at Ganora Farm incl. breakfast, and 2 nights at The Bethesda incl. breakfast, plus Tasting Menu at Stirlings Restaurant, Talk and Museum visit to Ganora Fossil Museum, entry to the Owl House and Kitching Fossil Centre for 2 worth R29 370
  • PRIZE – Midlands Family 2 nights self-catering at each of The Hilton Bush Lodge, Beverley Country Cottages, Crestwood B&B and Little Fields Cottages incl. breakfasts, plus The Coach House Café for Coffee & Cake, Lions River Rafting experience, 2 Wedgewood Hampers and 4 ice creams, a guided Frog Walk and Karkloof Canopy Tour for 2 adults and 2 children under 16, worth R28 000
  • PRIZE – Winelands 2 nights at Rickety Bridge Manor – Franschoek, plus wine tasting and a Wine Blending Course, 2 nights at Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate – Wellington, incl. breakfast and Wine Tasting, 2 nights incl. breakfast at Penelopes- Stellenbosch, plus 5 course dinner at Tokara Restaurant, lunch at Vergelegen Wine Estate, Fine Wine Tasting and Cheese Platter at Ken Forrester Wines and 2 hours Cape Winelands Riding on perfect horses for 2 worth R34 710
  • PRIZE – iSimangaliso 2 nights Tembe Elephant Lodge, full board and 2 game drives a day, 2 nights at Santa Lucia Guesthouse incl. breakfast, 2 nights self-catering at Crafters Lodge, 1 day guided World Heritage Tour with Braai Lunch, 1 day guided snorkelling at Sodwana Bay and a guided Birding Tour for 2 worth R22 130
  • PRIZE – Overberg 2 nights at the Post House in Greyton, 2 nights at the Fynbos Dome in Stanford, 2 nights at the 82 Steps Penthouse in Pringle Bay and a Guided Safari at Grootbos Private Game Reserve with lunch, a Hermanus Guided Walk With Whales Tour,plus , a Wine Tasting and 3 bottles of Sauvignon Blanc from the Lismore Tasting Room, lunch at Maanskyn plus a Coffee Break at FOMO Gallery for 2 worth R21 448
  • PRIZE – Midlands Break 4 nights self-catering at Cedarwood House and a 3 course dinner by Plated Chef Andrew for 6 worth R18 400
  • PRIZE – Free State 1 night at Wild Horses Mountain Lodge with gourmet dinner and breakfast, 2 nights at Patcham Place incl. breakfast, and 2 nights at Baris Farm Guesthouse, incl. breakfast plus Sunset Stargazing Tour, and Walk with Dinosaurs Tour for 2 worth R15 560
  • PRIZE – Clarens Glamping 3 nights for 4 in 2 Gypsy Wagons- Clarens plus Adventure on the Zipline and Tubing slide for 2 worth R15 400
  • PRIZE – Near Durban 2 nights at Ammazulu African Palace incl. breakfast, 2 nights at Summerhill incl. breakfast , Tasting Menu Dinner at The Living Room, 3 course lunch at 3603 and a 3 hour Pottery class for 2 worth R14 800
  • PRIZE – Drakensberg Active 4 nights as 2 nights self-catering in a chalet at Sungubala Eco Camp and 2 nights incl. breakfast at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge plus a guided hike and the Via Ferrata for 2 worth R13 700
  • PRIZE – Cape Peninsula 2 nights at Manor on the Bay Guesthouse, incl. breakfast , 2 nights self -catering at the Whale Rock Pad, and Paddle with Penguins for 2 worth R12 800

Mini Getaways

  • PRIZE – Kruger Wild Olive Tree Tented Bush Camp 4 nights, full board and 1 game drive per day for 4 worth R48 000
  • PRIZE – Winelands Cottage 2 nights at Muratie Wine Estate’s cottage with half board, wine tasting, bike hire and bike permits for 2 worth R45 000
  • PRIZE – Midlands Group 2 weekend nights at Mount Park Guesthouse self-catering in Dargle for 12 plus a guided hike up the mountain worth R24 146
  • PRIZE – Limpopo 3 days Bushwise Guided Safari and 2 nights full board for 2 worth R17 000 (Oct 2026 or Feb 2027 only)
  • PRIZE – Winter Garden Route Break 2 nights at The Fernery Lodge and Spa plus bike hire and guided fynbos tour for 2 worth R13 160
  • PRIZE – Greyton Mountain Retreat 3 nights self-catering at Rusty Gate Mountain Retreat for 4 worth R12 720
  • PRIZE – Gauteng Kwalata Game Lodge 2 nights, incl. breakfast and dinner plus 2 game drives for 4 worth R12 000
  • PRIZE – Overberg A Guided Safari at Grootbos Private Game Reserve with lunch worth R4 500

Exclusive prizes

  • Getaway Magazine Prize – Wellington & Stellenbosch Winelands  Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate for 2 nights, incl. breakfast, 2 nights incl. breakfast at The Country Guesthouse alongside Ken Forrester Wines Estate, Cheese and Wine Master Tasting at Fairview for 4 worth R25 930
  • Daily Maverick Prize – Midlands Escape 2 nights at Cedarwood House and 2 nights at The Old Mushroom Farm self- catering, incl breakfasts for 4 people plus vouchers towards dinner & coffee, 2 Wedgewood Hampers and 4 ice creams, Clay Brulee ceramic painting and a Curehouse Biltong Tasting and goodie bag worth R19 100