La Réunion Chosen as the Official Destination for Tropika Island of Treasure Season 12
The wait is officially over. After weeks of travelling the globe and exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking coastlines on the Tropika Island Search companion series, Tropika has confirmed that La Réunion will host the upcoming 12th season of Tropika Island of Treasure.
After evaluating multiple stunning destinations, La Réunion emerged as the clear winner thanks to its dramatic natural beauty, pristine beaches, rich culture, fascinating history, and convenient proximity to South Africa, all just a four-hour flight from South Africa.
Located in the Indian Ocean, La Réunion is known for its lush tropical forests, volcanic peaks and crystal-clear coastlines which will give fans a spectacular backdrop for what promises to be one of the most dynamic seasons yet.
Season 2 winner and All Stars contestant Shashi Naidoo, who visited La Réunion during Tropika Island Search, is thrilled that La Réunion will play host to the upcoming season.
“The competitor in me is so happy that the island I scoped out on Tropika Island Search won and that the new season will be filmed in La Réunion. It has everything needed for an incredible season. Having been through the intensity of the challenges myself, I know that the terrain and the spirit of La Réunion are going to push our Season 12 contestants to their absolute limits while providing a backdrop that is nothing short of cinematic.”
Sveti Kovatcheva, Brand Manager: Dairy Fruit Mix at Clover, says the island ticked all the right boxes when selecting the next destination for the iconic series.
“Choosing the right island is always a key part of bringing Tropika Island Of Treasure to life. Through Tropika Island Search, we were able to explore a range of incredible destinations, and La Réunion stood out for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and versatility,” Sveti explains. “It offers everything we look for, from visually striking locations to opportunities for diverse and exciting challenges, and we’re confident it will set the stage for an unforgettable new season.”
With the destination now confirmed, the countdown to the new season has officially begun. While auditions are now closed, the search for the next million-rand winner is only just getting started.
Tropika Island Of Treasure Season 12 will premiere on S3 later this year.
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About Tropika Island of Treasure:
Tropika Island of Treasure is a South African reality competition television series that first aired in 2008 features an equal number of South African celebrities and public contestants competing in a variety of challenges on a luxurious paradise-island location for a grand prize of a shared R1 million.
History of Tropika:
Tropika has been bringing smooothness to the world for forty years, having first launched way back in 1984. Made from a combination of fruit juice and dairy, Tropika is still the market-leading dairy fruit mix in South Africa.
In 2008 we launched Tropika Island of Treasure – an exciting reality show that sees celebrities paired up with everyday South Africans to compete to win R1 million. Together, these inspirational teams of two take part in super-cool events to prove their smooothness, and with such an incredible fan reaction, Tropika Island of Treasure is currently gearing up for its impressive eleventh season. From Mauritius to Curacao, Phuket, Mexico, Jamaica, Seychelles, and the Maldives, Tropika Island of Treasure has taken South Africa by storm, and it only promises to get better from here.
In 2016, we won the ‘Product of the Year’ Award in the Dairy Beverages category at the Innovation Awards for Tropika Long Life, showing just how much our customers love the smoooth taste of Tropika, and the convenience of being able to keep it fresh for longer.
Once again proving South Africa’s love for the smooothest drink around, in 2019 Tropika was voted as the country’s Coolest Dairy Product in the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards. An annual survey conducted by HDI Youth Consultancy, the Gen Next awards poll more than seven thousand South African youths between the ages of eight and 23 on what they find on-trend and aspirational, and we’re proud to know that they love the smoooth taste of the Tropika island life as much as we do. In 2023, the campaign also won a coveted SAFTA award for Best Reality Competition TV show in South Africa.
There’s nothing smooother than Tropika!
