South African travellers have not been deterred by ongoing geopolitical tensions or tough economic conditions. Instead, they are planning more proactively and seeking travel insurance options that address the real-world risks, according to the Bryte Travel Index 2026.
The index, which analysed travel behaviour, claims data, and insurance patterns from 2022 to 2025, revealed that more South Africans are travelling but are balancing this with heightened awareness of global uncertainty.
Travel trendsClaims data highlighted different risk factors and claims rates among various age groups.
