For nine years, it’s been Secret Getaway’s joy to uncover the best of Southern African travel and share it with our community of travel-savvy locals who know the value of curated experiences at 'insider' rates
From beach hideaways and bush breaks to winelands weekends and country retreats, every getaway you’ve booked has been part of our story. And now, as we celebrate nine years, we want to celebrate you, the explorers who made it all possible.
The 9th Birthday Lucky Draw gave our customers the chance to win over R200 000 in luxury getaway prizes!
Every getaway deal purchased during the month earned a chance to win one of 5 exclusive getaway prizes, inspired by getaway themes on our website.
The 9th Birthday Lucky Draw has now closed. Winners were announced in the 'SG Insider's' mailer on 4 November 2025 and will be announced here and on social media before the end of the week. (As soon as all the winners have been contacted and finalised).
Our gratitude - what that means for you!
For 9 years, Secret Getaway has curated the best hidden gems and luxury travel experiences around Africa - and now the Indian Ocean - and taken pride and joy in offering them to our members at 'insider' rates that they can afford.
It’s also important to us that our travel partners don’t lose out, meaning that at Secret Getaway, a good deal for you never means harm to the local tourism economy and providers. The website is gated to offer 'insider' rates to locals, valid for times it makes sense for our hotel partners to offer them.
Our loyal customers know that when they buy a travel voucher with us, they’re not just getting a great deal and a great experience, but they’re doing a good thing for local travel too! (There's agreed flexibility both ways, which adds to the saving potential and the excitement).
To show our appreciation for all the good things Secret Getaway and our customers have done together, any and every getaway purchase made before midnight, on 31 October '25 will earn an entry into our fabulous giveaway.
HOWEVER - to serve extra helpings of our gratitude to our most loyal customers, you’ll also earn additional entries for each-and-every purchase you’ve made with us over our 9-year history, but you’ll still need to make at least one purchase this October… to qualify for those bonus entries.
The Prizes
Our travel partners are chosen not just for their willingness to offer exclusive deals, but for having something special about them, as well as excellent guest reviews!
That means we’d choose to stay at these places ourselves or recommend them to our family and closest friends….and that extends to our members!
We’d like to offer our huge thanks to our hotel partners for sponsoring these birthday prizes.
(Remember - you can buy ANY getaway on our site this October to be entered to the lucky draw - you don’t have to buy the getaways listed below to enter).
Prizes as first revealed via our 'Insiders' mailer.
Our weekly mailers are where the real magic happens. ✨Subscribe here to unlock 'insider' benefits
PRIZE 1:
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa Winelands Escapes
This celebrated Winelands hotel has been recognised as South Africa’s Leading Wine Region Hotel by the World Travel Awards for six consecutive years (2020–2025), and recently named Africa’s Premier Spa and Wellness Hotel at the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Awards, accolades that speak to its heritage of excellence and effortless luxury.
The Prize: 1 Night Per Couple | Incl. Breakfast, Minibar & Use of Hydro Facilities
PRIZE 2:
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge: Beach Breaks
This beach lodge has been hailed as one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places by TIME Magazine.
It was also crowned “World’s Best Beach Hotel” in the 2024 Boutique Hotel Club Awards.
The Prize: 2 Nights for 2 People | Incl. All Meals, House Drinks & Activities
PRIZE 3:
BABOHI Lodge: Bush Breaks
What guests have said: "The accommodation was so incredibly opulent. Aside from the stunning decor, we could tell there were so many thoughtful touches in order to elevate the experience even further. The views of the reserve from the room were also unbelievable!"
The Prize: 2 Nights | Incl. All Meals, House Drinks and Game Drives
PRIZE 4:
Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa: Country Stays
Find your sanctuary... this tranquil Spa Retreat is listed as one of the Top 10 in South Africa!
The Retreat and Spa is a 5-star haven on a macadamia and litchi farm in Mpumalanga. The team blends earthy authenticity with high-end luxury for an unforgettable stay. This is where barefoot luxury meets five-star flair. Rejuvenate at the Spa, where therapies use exclusive rose and macadamia oils from the farm. Their award-winning restaurant crafts exquisite meals with fresh organic produce from their own gardens.
The Prize: 2 Nights for 2 People | Incl. Breakfast
PRIZE 5:
White Pearl Resort, Mozambique Rest of Africa & Islands
Recognised by Condé Nast Traveller’s Hot List, celebrated by the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards, and honoured with Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence - this destination has earned its place among the best.
The Prize: 2 Nights for 2 People | Incl. All Meals, Soft Drinks & Selected Experiences
Lucky Draw Terms & Conditions
-
Entry Period: Entries close at midnight on 31 October 2025.
-
Eligibility: Any getaway voucher purchased during October 2025 earns one entry into the draw.
Additional Entries:
- The more you’ve explored with us, the more chances you have to win: Additional entries are awarded based on your previous voucher purchases.
Example: Dale has purchased three getaways with us since 2016. If Dale buys a getaway voucher in October, that counts as one initial entry for the new purchase, plus three bonus entries from previous purchases - a total of four entries. If Dale buys another getaway in October, that's one more entry added, bringing the total to five.
If you'd like even more bonus entries, here's how:
- Follow us on instagram or facebook and share one of our Secret Getaway is Nine posts to your stories and tag us. (max one bonus entry per week).
or
- Email us your Secret Getaway memories: We’d love to see where your Secret Getaways have taken you: share your favourite Secret Getaway travel memories or moments with us - simply email [email protected] a photo and short paragraph about your experience. Each shared memory earns you an extra entry into our 9th birthday draw.
Let’s celebrate your adventures together. 🖤🇿🇦 -
Prize Redemption: Prizes may be transferred to someone special but cannot be redeemed for cash.
-
Verification: Winners may be required to provide a valid South African ID or passport for verification.
-
Eligibility to Enter: Open to South African residents only.
-
Exclusions: Employees, agents, and consultants of Secret Getaway, along with their immediate family members, are not eligible to enter.
-
Finality: Secret Getaway’s determination of winners is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
-
Contact: If a winner cannot be reached within 48 hours after the draw, Secret Getaway reserves the right to withdraw the prize or select an alternative winner.
-
Legal: These rules are governed by and interpreted in accordance with South African law, and any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.
Winner Announcements
Our lucky winners will be revealed in the Secret Getaway newsletter on 4 November 2025.
Keep an eye on your inbox, you might just see your name there!
About Secret Getaway
Secret Getaway is a proudly South African travel platform curating exceptional local getaways at insider rates. Our members enjoy exclusive access to flash sales, flexi-voucher deals, and handpicked getaways… from five-star bush lodges and beach retreats to hidden winelands gems and countryside cottages.
Every offer is personally negotiated and reviewed by our curators to ensure you get the best possible experience at the best possible value.
Membership is free and our weekly mailers are where the real magic happens.
✨Subscribe here to unlock 'insider' benefits
Here’s to nine years of unforgettable adventures — and many more to come.
Thank you for being part of our journey. 🖤
Explore curated deals by sales ending soon here.
READ: how Secret Getaway works