{"id":98776,"date":"2016-04-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/reunion-island-dream-destination-for-south-africans\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:23","slug":"reunion-island-dream-destination-for-south-africans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/reunion-island-dream-destination-for-south-africans\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Reunion Island Is A Dream Destination For South Africans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tropical Reunion Island is one of the fastest-growing international destinations for South Africans, here are 20 reasons why it should be top on your travel bucket list.<\/p>\n<h2>1. It&#8217;s 90 days visa-free for South Africans<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.48.42-AM.png\" alt=\"tropical reunion\" width=\"624\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of LUX Saint Gilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BDKPeg0Li3x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Say goodbye to pesky Schengen visa fees and hello to tropical France.<\/p>\n<h2>2. You can get a return flight from R6000<\/h2>\n<p>Be sure to look out for package deals to get even better rates with accommodation and flights included. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/promotions-specials\/holiday-packages\">Speak to Travelbar for expert advice.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. The flight is only 4 hours from Joburg<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-8.23.13-AM.png\" alt=\"reunion island from the air\" width=\"780\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of luxsaintgilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/7EuMZdriyR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Direct flights between South Africa and Saint Denis, R\u00e9union are available with Air Austral twice a week from Johannesburg. That&#8217;s less than half the time of a flight to the UAE or Europe.<\/p>\n<h2>4. The food<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-8.05.25-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-18 at 8.05.25 AM\" width=\"780\" height=\"775\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of LUX Saint Gilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-t_Io0Li1b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the Francophiles there are the buttery-pastries and expertly-made petit-fours, then there are the curries, unique to Reunion where Indian, Chinese &amp; African cuisines collide. Dragon fruit and fish freshly caught from the sea, curried lentils and cold Dodo beers.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-8.04.42-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-18 at 8.04.42 AM\" width=\"777\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of LUX Saint Gilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BEC-8_5riyY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. It&#8217;s perfect for sun-seekers and adventurers<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.49.50-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-18 at 7.49.50 AM\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of luxsaintgilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/_0lqILriz8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Relax on the gorgeous resort beaches for half your time then amp things up with a three-day hike through forested mountains.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.45.33-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-18 at 7.45.33 AM\" width=\"765\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of minish88 via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BETe1nMroef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. It&#8217;s far more affordable than France<\/h2>\n<p>Top SA travel and lifestyle blogger <a href=\"http:\/\/tailsofamermaid.com\/2016\/02\/hiking-on-reunion-island.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Natalie Roos<\/a> travels to the island frequently. She suggests the following budget:<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation: R6000 \u2013 R8000 per week, for self-catering accommodation which sleeps up to six people<\/p>\n<p>Car rental: R450 \u2013 R550 per day<\/p>\n<p>Paragliding: R1500 \u2013 R2000<\/p>\n<p>Helicopter flight: R4000 \u2013 R6000<\/p>\n<p>Dining out: R150 \u2013 R800 per meal<\/p>\n<p>Grocery store: R400 for a basic meal that feeds eight people<\/p>\n<p>Wine: Approx R150 per bottle from a grocery store, more in a restaurant depending on quality<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/reunion-island-festival-of-freedom\/\">Reunion Island: Festival of Freedom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/candice-gives-us-10-reasons-why-reunion-belongs-on-your-bucket-list\/\">10 Reasons why Reunion belongs on your bucket list<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. You can take a helicopter flight over a live volcano<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-8.18.16-AM.png\" alt=\"volcano reunion\" width=\"776\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of sophieebraca via Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Getting close and personal with a live volcano might sound scary but it&#8217;s watched round the clock by a team of experts and the lava, when it does erupt, flows directly into the sea not affecting the inhabited side of the island.<\/p>\n<h2>8. It&#8217;s a brilliant place to be for New Year&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<p>Festive and fun with multiple parties and a joyeuse spirit. Check out flights around New Year&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/saint-denis\/flights\">now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>9. You can go canyoning<\/h2>\n<p>A bit like kloofing but with river rafts, for the ultimate thrill jump off waterfalls!<\/p>\n<h2>10. You can hike to mountain villages which can only be accessed on foot<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.45.54-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-18 at 7.45.54 AM\" width=\"614\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of baya_la_reunionnaise via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BETc8K9mbBX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Encounter genuine hospitality wherever you go<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-8.25.26-AM.png\" alt=\"bell on gite chalet mafate reunion\" width=\"769\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of elchadi via Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When hiking in the mountains, you&#8217;ll stay in charming gites, or chalets where you&#8217;ll meet the owner, share a meal and some of the local rum. The best part of travelling is the people you meet along the way.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Lap up 5-star luxury in beach-side resorts<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.48.21-AM.png\" alt=\"st gilles\" width=\"613\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of LUX Saint Gilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BDcPNpwLi5f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve also got the option of some seriously high end resorts in St Gilles, such as LUX Saint Gilles hotel. It&#8217;s like Mauritius but from a new perspective.<\/p>\n<h2>13. You don&#8217;t have to be able to speak French<\/h2>\n<p>A few phrases will help but aren&#8217;t essential. People are friendly and helpful and will try their best to help you.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Interesting street art<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-8.35.21-AM.png\" alt=\"street art reunion\" width=\"769\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of angeliquecarteryoga via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/5ghDoRBuM0\/?tagged=kidkreol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Look out for interesting pieces by\u00a0Kid Kreol and Boogie in the vibrant capital St Denis.<\/p>\n<h2>15. As a family destination it ticks all the boxes<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s something for everyone, adventures for the adventurous, sun-loungers for those needing a break, solitude or a lively night scene depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Incredible natural beauty<\/h2>\n<p>You will feel as if you&#8217;ve fallen into a land time forgot with lush green forests, icy water falls and mountains which climb into the sky.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Got a budding Indiana Jones or geologist in the family?<\/h2>\n<p>Find out everything you ever wanted to know about volcanoes at the world-class volcano museum.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Reunion island is wildly beautiful but with the benefit of quality infrastructure such as hospitals and well-sign-posted roads.<\/h2>\n<p>This makes it easy and cheap to rent a car to do your own sight-seeing.<\/p>\n<h2>19. Reunion also just wins with cocktails on the beach, snorkelling, see-through-bottomed boat trips and stand-up paddle-boarding, there&#8217;s even surf-yoga!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.49.19-AM-1.png\" alt=\"sup yoga reunion\" width=\"780\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of LUX Saint Gilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BA_TBTLLi8p\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>20. Island sunsets of course!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-52070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-7.47.51-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-18 at 7.47.51 AM\" width=\"780\" height=\"494\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of LUX Saint Gilles via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BD1_grgri1K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more insight into Reunion read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/tropical-france-4-hours-away\/\">Tropical France is only 4 hours away!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Diverse, complex, beautiful Reunion will enthrall you from the moment you step off the plane.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Book your flight <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/saint-denis\/flights\">here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;d love to hear your take on Reunion in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tropical Reunion Island is one of the fastest-growing international destinations for South Africans, here are 20 reasons why it should be top on your travel bucket list. 1. 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