Sho’t Left Travel Week returns from 8–14 September, offering South Africans unmissable deals on flights, stays, tours and experiences.
Coinciding with Tourism Month 2025, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, the campaign makes local travel more affordable while showcasing the extraordinary culture, landscapes and stories across all nine provinces.
“Tourism Month in South Africa isn’t just a celebration – it’s a whole vibe of discovering your backyard,” says Mashoto Mokgethi, Head of Domestic Tourism at South African Tourism.
SHO’T LEFT TRAVEL WEEK
Sho’t Left Travel Week coincides with Tourism Month 2025, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.”
From free entry to national parks (09–15 September) to discounts on coastal escapes, bush adventures and city breaks, it’s about rediscovering South Africa without breaking the bank.
“We’re inviting every South African to find their Joy by taking a Sho’t Left. Whether it’s a spontaneous road trip, a coastal escape, a city break filled with culture, or a wild bush adventure.” Mokgethi said.
You can set a budget, pick a province, pick a activities, and then plan an itinerary to start making memories. Explore South Africa your way.
The campaign encourages exploration across all nine provinces – because every corner of Mzansi has something to discover.
Affordable Adventures for Everyone
Sho’t Left Travel Week is just the start.
September also brings National Parks Week (09–15 September 2025), offering free entry to most national parks for South African ID holders.
Together, these initiatives make it possible for more South Africans to explore more places, more often.
Extraordinary Encounters
Bush, beach, or berg – South Africa has it all. Whether you’re planning a last-minute summer trip, hunting down stunning wedding venues, or enjoying off-season travel perks.
From breaking bread with Cape Town’s artists in their studios, to taking a Mangaung culinary journey that tells history one bite at a time, Sho’t Left opens doors to experiences that go far beyond sightseeing.
You can walk the iconic Vilakazi Street in Soweto, explore the vibrant rhythms of Langa township life, or stargaze in the Karoo under skies so clear they feel infinite.
These are not just trips – they’re encounters with the living stories, cultures, and creativity that make South Africa extraordinary.
Take a trip this September, because travel isn’t just about seeing new places – it’s about reconnecting with the soul of our country.
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