Return Qatar Airways flights, via Doha, are now available from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Until now, Riviera has only offered South Africa flights via Heathrow. All new flight options are available at the same price, or less.

Riviera is marking the launch with a new agent incentive. Throughout March and April, all trade bookings for South Africa will see agents entered into a prize draw to win one of four £100 John Lewis vouchers.

In total, Riviera is offering 11 departures on its 16-day South Africa tour next year from January through to November.

Arriving in Johannesburg, the tour includes: a full-day safari in Kruger National Park; a guided tour of the Zulu War battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift; a stay in the Western Cape’s Winelands, with a cellar tour and tasting at a 300-year-old wine estate; three nights in Cape Town; and the chance to explore the Cape of Good Hope.

Tours lead in from £2,299pp including flights.

Tom Morgan, Riviera head of trade UK and Ireland, said: “Our tours to South Africa are always popular with holidaymakers who want to explore this truly unique part of the world, so we’re delighted to offer a range of new flight options from the UK and Ireland.

“With Qatar Airways offering such competitive prices, and agents in with a chance of winning £100 of John Lewis vouchers, now is the perfect time to set your customers’ sights on a South African adventure.”