Black Friday travel deals

Enjoy discounted holidays

All of them come with Ts&Cs, so read the fine print, but these are some excellent reasons to blow your Black Friday budget on holidays, not stuff.

1. Club Med Mauritius

Book a minimum seven-night stay at Club Med La Plantation d’Albion or Club Med Exclusive Collection Mauritius Villas and get your flights for adults totally free. Selected departure dates between February 1 and March 7 2020. See clubmed.co.za.

2. Imagine Cruising

The cruise specialist has several offers, with savings of up to R10,000 per couple on a range of trips. One example is a 13-night Thailand Island Adventure & Asia Cruise from R27,999 per person. Find this and more at www. imaginecruising.co.za

3. Beachcomber Mauritius

Book with any of the eight Beachcomber resorts before December 6 and take 30% off the accommodation leg. For travel between March 1 and September 30 2020. From R23,600 per person sharing, all inclusive. See www.beachcomber. co.za

4. Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Zambia

Book by December 3 and get a 30% discount on their best available rates. See www.avanihotels.com

5. Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Namibia

Today only, double standard rooms are marked down from N$1,574 (R15,000) per person sharing to N$707 (R6,750). SADC residents only. For stays from December 1 to June 2020. See www. mokutietoshalodge.com

6. Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique

From today until December 2, pay from R11,500 per person per night (all inclusive), and get up to 30% saving on the usual rate. They’ll also throw in a free onehour massage. Valid for stays from December 3 to August 31. See www.anantara.com

7. MSC Cruises

Cruise on MSC Orchestra from Durban to Pomene, Mozambique, for four nights, departing December 9 , for R3,990 per person sharing plus mandatory port charges of R1,301 per person. Or take an 11-night voyage from Durban to Port Louis, Mauritius, and La Possession, departing on December 28, for R17,500 per person sharing plus port charges of R2,550 per person. The offer is valid from November 28 to 30. See www.msccruises.co.za