Domestic adventure travellers that spend more than R2 000 per day show a preference for wildlife safaris (12,2%), wine tours (10,3%), and whale watching (9,4%), according to data collected by the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA).
SATSA conducted a survey from November 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024, of more than 4 200 people, revealing trends in South Africa’s domestic travel market.
The study, in partnership with Wesgro through the 101 Adventures Western Cape Competition, revealed that more than 30% of South African adventure travellers were spending under R500 per person per day while nearly 10% had a budget of more than R2 000.
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