Themed Trips in South Africa with Like-Minded Travellers

Visiting South Africa for the first time? Our small-group themed journeys are designed to make discovering our home country easy while also giving you an experience aligned with your interests.

Led by Jonas Sandström, a Stockholm native who has lived permanently in South Africa for more than 20 years, our themed tours combine local expertise, seamless planning and exciting collaborations. 

Over the years, we've partnered with respected Swedish brands and organisations including DN, MediaMat and Butterfly Wellness to create a range of specialised journeys. From wellness retreats and food and wine adventures to carefully curated introductions to South Africa's most iconic destinations, each tour is designed to offer the perfect balance of must-see highlights with hidden gems only locals know about.

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Exercise and Yoga with Butterfly Wellness

This exclusive 12-day wellness journey is organised in collaboration between Helena Stenberg, founder of ButterflyWellness, and Jonas Sandström, founder of Gonana South African Travel. Together, they combine extensive expertise in health and wellbeing with authentic experiences in South Africa.

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Movement & Nature with PlusPT

This exclusive 10-day active travel experience is organised in collaboration between Elisabet Pärsdotter Westman, founder of plusPT, and Jonas Sandström, founder of Gonana South African Travel. Combining Elisabet’s passion for sustainable, joyful movement with Jonas’s extensive local knowledge, they have created a journey that brings together outdoor training, spectacular nature, authentic cultural encounters and exceptional food and wine experiences in South Africa.

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