Beach & Island Holiday Packages from South Africa (2026): Zanzibar, Mauritius & More

Overview: This page brings together Travelwings' beach and island holiday packages from South Africa — 31 island and coastal escapes across Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles, the Maldives, Thailand, Bali and Egypt. Trips run from five to ten nights, from relaxed four-star beach resorts to five-star island retreats, and lead-in prices currently start from ZAR 10,000 per person on a double-sharing basis. Flight inclusion varies by destination: the Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand and Bali packages include return economy airfare, while the Zanzibar resorts and the Egypt cruises are land-only. Below you will find what each beach holiday is best for, what is included, flight and visa guidance, and answers to common questions. To book, call +27 12 006 0003 or email sa.care@travelwings.com.

Why book a beach and island holiday from South Africa with Travelwings?

A beach and island holiday is the easiest kind of trip to enjoy once everything is arranged — the resort, the transfers and, on most of these, the flights all handled so the only decision left is which stretch of sand to settle on. These packages are chosen for exactly that, spanning honeymoon-grade island resorts and easy family beach stays across seven of the most popular warm-water destinations reachable from South Africa.

• Real island choice: Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles, the Maldives, Thailand, Bali and Egypt cover everything from barefoot beach lodges to five-star island retreats.
• Every budget: Lead-in prices run from ZAR 10,000 for a week in Zanzibar to ZAR 65,000 for an overwater-style Maldives stay, so there is a beach holiday at almost any level.
• Flights on most packages: The Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand and Bali trips include return economy airfare, leaving little left to arrange.
• Honeymoon and family ready: Adults-only island resorts sit alongside family beach hotels, so the same page works for couples and families alike.
• Transparent pricing: Lead-in fares are shown per person on a double-sharing basis, with what is and isn't included — flights especially — spelled out before you commit.

Which beach and island packages can you book?

Travelwings runs 31 beach and island holiday packages from South Africa, grouped here by destination and ordered by lead-in price. At a glance:

• Zanzibar Bay Resort — 7 nights, 4-star, from ZAR 10,000 · land-only
• Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar — 5 nights, beach lodge, from ZAR 11,000 · land-only
• Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar — 5 nights, 5-star, from ZAR 11,900 · land-only
• Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar — 5 nights, 5-star, from ZAR 12,000 · land-only
• Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Zanzibar — 7 nights, 4-star, from ZAR 16,000 · land-only
• Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar — 5 nights, beach resort, from ZAR 16,500 · land-only
• Meliá Zanzibar Resort — 5 nights, beach resort, from ZAR 17,500 · land-only
• Dream of Zanzibar — 7 nights, 5-star all-inclusive, from ZAR 18,000 · land-only
• Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa — 5 nights, 5-star, from ZAR 21,900 · land-only
• Hotel Riu Jambo Zanzibar — 7 nights, Nungwi Beach, from ZAR 24,000 · land-only
• Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa Mauritius — 7 nights, from ZAR 23,500 · flights included
• Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa Mauritius — 5 nights, Grand Baie, from ZAR 25,500 · flights included
• Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa Mauritius — 5 nights, from ZAR 27,990 · flights included
• Honeymoon at Victoria Beachcomber Mauritius — 7 nights, couples special, from ZAR 27,990 · flights included
• Radisson Blu Azuri Mauritius — 7 nights, from ZAR 28,000 · flights included
• Preskil Island Resort Mauritius — 7 nights, 4-star, from ZAR 35,000 · flights included
• Long Beach Mauritius — 7 nights, from ZAR 41,500 · flights included
• Kempinski Seychelles Resort — 5 nights, Baie Lazare, from ZAR 27,250 · flights included
• Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa — 5 nights, Beau Vallon, from ZAR 34,000 · flights included
• Coco de Mer & Black Parrot Suites Seychelles — 5 nights, from ZAR 35,000 · flights included
• Story Seychelles — 5 nights, 5-star, from ZAR 46,000 · flights included
• Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives — 7 nights, from ZAR 44,000 · flights included
• Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives — 7 nights, from ZAR 48,200 · flights included
• Hard Rock Hotel Maldives — 7 nights, from ZAR 56,000 · flights included
• Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives — 7 nights, 5-star, from ZAR 65,000 · flights included
• A Trip to Phuket — 7 nights, from ZAR 20,099 · flights included
• Best of Phuket & Krabi — 10 nights, 4-star, from ZAR 28,599 · flights included
• A Balinese Retreat — 8 nights, from ZAR 22,299 · flights included
• A Balinese Getaway — 7 nights, from ZAR 27,999 · flights included
• Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh & Nile Cruise — 9 nights, from ZAR 29,000 · land-only
• Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise — 10 nights, from ZAR 32,000 · land-only

The write-ups below explain what each beach holiday is best for. All prices are per person on a double-sharing basis and reflect the current offer. Several of these — the ten Zanzibar resorts above all — sit a short hop from a mainland game reserve, so a beach stay combines naturally with our safari and wildlife holidays from South Africa, turning an island escape into a beach-and-bush trip.

Zanzibar Bay Resort (7 nights, from ZAR 10,000)

The most affordable beach holiday on the page — a relaxed seven-night stay at a four-star Zanzibar resort with the Indian Ocean on your doorstep. Land-only, so international flights are arranged separately around the resort stay.

Fumba Beach Lodge Zanzibar (5 nights, from ZAR 11,000)

A quiet, private beach lodge in a tropical setting near Zanzibar's coast, with an earthy, design-led feel. Land-only, leaving you free to pair it with your own flights.

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar (5 nights, from ZAR 11,900)

A five-star beachfront resort on Zanzibar's quieter east coast, known for warm Zanzibari hospitality and a wide spread of facilities. Land-only, with flights arranged separately.

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar (5 nights, from ZAR 12,000)

A five-star resort on Zanzibar's east coast with direct access to a long stretch of white sand and lagoon. Land-only, with international flights booked separately.

Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Zanzibar (7 nights, from ZAR 16,000)

A four-star resort on Kiwengwa Beach for a luxurious seven-night island retreat. Land-only, so flights are arranged separately around the stay.

Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar (5 nights, from ZAR 16,500)

A clifftop resort with multiple restaurants, bars, an infinity pool and a spa. Land-only, with flights booked separately.

Meliá Zanzibar Resort (5 nights, from ZAR 17,500)

An upscale resort set on a private peninsula on Zanzibar's north-east coast with refined rooms and grounds. Land-only, with flights arranged separately.

Dream of Zanzibar (7 nights, from ZAR 18,000)

A five-star all-inclusive resort on the pristine white sands of Uroa, with everything on-site for a hands-off island week. Land-only, so international flights are booked separately.

Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa (5 nights, from ZAR 21,900)

A five-star beach house and spa on one of Zanzibar's most beautiful stretches of coast. Land-only, with flights arranged separately.

Hotel Riu Jambo Zanzibar (7 nights, from ZAR 24,000)

A seven-night stay on Nungwi Beach with stunning ocean views and a lively, full-facility resort feel. Land-only, with flights booked separately.

Veranda Grand Baie Hotel & Spa Mauritius (7 nights, from ZAR 23,500)

A flights-included seven-night stay on Mauritius's northern coast, an easy and good-value introduction to the island. With return airfare built in, much of the trip is arranged before you leave.

Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa Mauritius (5 nights, from ZAR 25,500)

A vibrant five-night Grand Baie getaway with Mediterranean-inspired touches and a lively resort atmosphere, flights included. A sociable, well-located Mauritius base.

Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa Mauritius (5 nights, from ZAR 27,990)

A revitalising five-night stay on a private peninsula in the south-east, with flights included. A relaxed, nature-fringed Mauritius escape.

Honeymoon at Victoria Beachcomber Mauritius (7 nights, from ZAR 27,990)

A couples-focused beach escape at Victoria Beachcomber, tailored as a honeymoon special, with flights included. A romantic, full-facility Mauritius stay.

Radisson Blu Azuri Mauritius (7 nights, from ZAR 28,000)

A seven-night sojourn where luxury meets nature on Mauritius's pristine east coast, flights included. A polished, contemporary resort stay.

Preskil Island Resort Mauritius (7 nights, from ZAR 35,000)

A renowned four-star resort tucked away on a private peninsula with unparalleled views, flights included. A scenic, secluded Mauritius retreat.

Long Beach Mauritius (7 nights, from ZAR 41,500)

An idyllic island holiday along the turquoise waters of the east coast, flights included. A premium, design-led beach resort.

Kempinski Seychelles Resort (5 nights, from ZAR 27,250)

A five-night paradise-island stay at Baie Lazare in southern Mahé, flights included. A luxurious Seychelles base with the beach on your doorstep.

Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa (5 nights, from ZAR 34,000)

A luxurious five-night stay in Beau Vallon Bay with a wide range of amenities, flights included. A lively, beachfront Seychelles resort.

Coco de Mer & Black Parrot Suites Seychelles (5 nights, from ZAR 35,000)

A five-night Seychelles escape pairing a beach resort with adults-oriented suites, flights included. A relaxed island stay on Praslin.

Story Seychelles (5 nights, from ZAR 46,000)

A five-star Seychelles resort for a premium island week, flights included. A polished, design-led beach stay on Mahé.

Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives (7 nights, from ZAR 44,000)

A flights-included week at a resort on the tip of South Malé Atoll, with pristine beaches and warm lagoon water. An accessible, full-facility Maldives escape with airfare built in.

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives (7 nights, from ZAR 48,200)

A flights-included Maldives stay on a South Malé Atoll resort known for its villas and house reef. A relaxed island week with return airfare included.

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives (7 nights, from ZAR 56,000)

A lively, music-themed island resort in the Emboodhoo Lagoon, with gourmet dining and an upbeat atmosphere, flights included. A sociable, full-on Maldives holiday.

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives (7 nights, from ZAR 65,000)

The most indulgent island stay on the page — a five-star resort with luxurious villas and an all-in-style plan, flights included. A flagship Maldives week with airfare built in.

A Trip to Phuket (7 nights, from ZAR 20,099)

A comprehensive seven-night Phuket package with return flights and beachfront accommodation. Excellent value for a flights-included Thai island holiday.

Best of Phuket & Krabi (10 nights, from ZAR 28,599)

A ten-night culture-and-beach combo across Phuket and Krabi, two of Thailand's most spectacular coastlines, flights included. A fuller Thai beach trip in one package.

A Balinese Retreat (8 nights, from ZAR 22,299)

An eight-night Bali escape opening in the island's cultural heart with a guided tour before the beaches, flights included. A well-rounded mix of culture and coast.

A Balinese Getaway (7 nights, from ZAR 27,999)

A seven-night Bali holiday through the island's enchanting landscapes, flights included. A relaxed, scenic introduction to Bali.

Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh & Nile Cruise (9 nights, from ZAR 29,000)

A nine-night grand tour combining Cairo's monuments, Red Sea beach time at Sharm El Sheikh and a Nile cruise. Land-only, with international flights arranged separately.

Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise (10 nights, from ZAR 32,000)

A ten-night Egypt tour adding Alexandria and the Egyptian Museum to the pyramids and a Nile cruise. Land-only, with flights booked separately.

Do these beach packages include flights?

Flight inclusion depends on the destination, so it is worth checking before you compare prices. The Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand and Bali packages all include return economy airfare. The ten Zanzibar resorts and the two Egypt cruises are land-only — the resort, transfers and touring are included, but international flights are arranged separately. Where a package is land-only, the team can quote and book flights alongside it so the whole trip is still organised in one place.

What's included in a Travelwings beach package?

Inclusions vary by resort, but most beach and island packages cover a consistent core:

✅ Resort or hotel accommodation for the nights shown

✅ Daily breakfast — with half-board, full-board or all-inclusive plans on several island resorts

✅ Airport, speedboat or seaplane transfers as the destination requires

✅ Return economy airfare on the flights-included packages above

✅ Meet-and-greet and on-trip assistance

❌ International flights on the land-only Zanzibar and Egypt packages

❌ Visa fees, unless the package states assistance is included

❌ Lunches and dinners where only breakfast is specified

❌ Optional excursions, water sports and personal expenses

The exact inclusions and exclusions are listed on each package, so check the detail before booking.

Do South African travellers need a visa for these beach destinations?

Visa requirements depend on the destination and your nationality. South African passport holders may enter several of these destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival — Mauritius, Seychelles and the Maldives among them — while Thailand, Bali (Indonesia), Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Egypt each have their own rules, and some packages help with the paperwork. As always, confirm the current entry requirements for your passport before you travel, as these can change.

When is the best time for a beach holiday from South Africa?

The ideal months differ by ocean. Zanzibar, Mauritius and the Seychelles are warm year-round with drier, sunnier windows, the Maldives is at its best from about November to April, and Thailand and Bali have their own dry seasons. Egypt is most comfortable from October to April, which is also the easiest season to combine Red Sea beach time with the monuments — and trips built around those landmarks and a Nile cruise sit in our culture and heritage tours from South Africa. Because every package is privately arranged, you can travel on the dates that suit you, and the team will flag any peak-season surcharges before you book.

Can you combine a beach holiday with a city stop?

Many beach trips route through a major hub, which makes it easy to add a night or two in the city on the way. A Maldives or Zanzibar holiday can pause in Dubai or Doha, and the Thailand and Bali trips already build in some city time — if a city break is what you are really after, our city breaks and desert escapes from South Africa collect those urban escapes. The team can stitch a city stop onto any beach package so it becomes one seamless itinerary.

More holiday ideas from South Africa

A beach holiday is often just the headline of a bigger trip. When you are ready to compare these islands side by side or plan something different next time, our South Africa holidays hub brings together dozens of destinations as all-inclusive packages with hotels, transfers and guided touring — and the team can tailor any of them with extra nights, room upgrades or added stops.

Disclaimer: All prices are lead-in fares per person on a double-sharing basis, shown in South African rand, and reflect the offers available at the time of writing. Fares, inclusions, hotels and itineraries are subject to availability and change, and rates may differ during peak periods, festive dates and special events. Flight inclusion varies by package as noted above. Visa requirements depend on your nationality and remain the traveller's responsibility. Please confirm the current price, inclusions and entry requirements with Travelwings at the time of booking.

Frequently asked questions

1. How many beach and island holiday packages does Travelwings offer from South Africa?

There are 31 beach and island holiday packages from South Africa on this page, spread across Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles, the Maldives, Thailand, Bali and Egypt.

2. Which beach destinations can I choose from?

You can choose Zanzibar (ten resorts), Mauritius (seven), Seychelles (four), the Maldives (four), Thailand (two), Bali (two) and Egypt (two Nile-cruise combinations).

3. Do the beach packages include flights?

Many do. The Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand and Bali packages include return economy airfare, while the Zanzibar resorts and the Egypt cruises are land-only with flights arranged separately.

4. What is the cheapest beach holiday available?

Zanzibar Bay Resort is the lowest-priced, with a seven-night land-only stay from ZAR 10,000 per person on a double-sharing basis.

5. Which is the most luxurious beach package?

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, at ZAR 65,000 for seven nights with flights, is the most indulgent, with the five-star Seychelles and Zanzibar resorts close behind.

6. Are these beach holidays good for honeymoons?

Yes. The Maldives resorts, the upscale Seychelles and Zanzibar properties and the Honeymoon at Victoria Beachcomber in Mauritius are all popular honeymoon choices.

7. Do I need a visa for these destinations?

It depends on the destination and your nationality. South African passport holders may enter several visa-free or with a visa on arrival, while Thailand, Bali, Zanzibar and Egypt vary, so confirm for your passport before travelling.

8. How long are the trips?

Most run five to seven nights, with the Thailand and Egypt combinations stretching to ten nights.

9. Can I combine a beach stay with a safari?

Yes. Zanzibar in particular pairs naturally with a mainland safari, and the team can build a combined beach-and-wildlife itinerary.

10. Are meals included?

Daily breakfast is included on every package, and several island resorts offer half-board, full-board or all-inclusive plans, which are noted on the individual package pages.

11. When is the best time to visit Zanzibar or the Maldives?

Zanzibar is warm year-round with drier months mid-year, and the Maldives is at its best from about November to April, though both are warm-water destinations for much of the year.

12. Can the packages be customised?

Yes. Nights, hotels, meal plans, flights and added city stops can all be tailored — contact the team with what you have in mind and they will adjust the package.

13. How do I book a beach holiday from South Africa?

Call +27 12 006 0003 or email sa.care@travelwings.com, and the team will confirm the current price, inclusions and availability for your chosen dates.