Mzansi Mates - 355ml water bottle

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R 499.00

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Mzansi Mates - 355ml water bottle

R 499.00

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Every great adventurer starts somewhere small — and for the tiniest explorers, it starts with a mate.

Mzansi Mates turns hydration into an adverture. Our humanised wildlife characters — full of heart and personality — are designed to be chosen, named, and taken absolutely everywhere. It's not just a water bottle to your toddler; it's their Mate.

Built for little hands and littler attention spans (ages 1–4), it comes with a child-friendly straw lid your toddler can actually manage themselves, a wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning, and full-body printed artwork so vibrant it's nearly impossible to leave behind.

Underneath the fun, it's engineered like every Traveltrinkets bottle: double-wall vacuum insulated, 18/8 food-grade stainless steel that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours, a leak-proof, BPA-free, top-rack dishwasher-safe lid, and a durable powder coating built to survive toddler-grade adventures.

And this is only the first chapter. Once your little explorer has bonded with their Mzansi Mate, they're ready to graduate to Spot It, Stick It — where the real adventure (and the sticker-collecting) begins.

Humanised wildlife characters designed for toddlers to fall in love with
Child-friendly straw lid, sized for little hands
Full-body printed, vibrant artwork; wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning
Double-wall vacuum insulated 18/8 stainless steel — cold for 24 hrs, hot for 18 hrs
Leak-proof, BPA-free lid, top-rack dishwasher safe (hand wash the bottle to protect the artwork)
No-sweat, burn-free exterior with durable powder coating
Eco-friendly and reusable
Step one of the Traveltrinkets journey — pairs naturally with Spot It, Stick It as they grow

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📦 Already in South Africa — clearing customs now, ships from October 2026. Cancel anytime before it ships for a full refund.

Free shipping on orders over R1,000 · 30-day returns

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Leak-proof and BPA-free lids that are top rack dishwasher safe
Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours
Double-wall vacuum thermal insulation
No-sweat exterior and burn-free design
Made from 18/8 food grade stainless steel
Durable powder coating finish
Wide mouth with different lid options

Please note: due to differences in device and monitor screen settings, the colours shown online may vary slightly from the actual product colour.

Lids & silicone boots: Top-rack dishwasher safe.

Bottles & flasks: Hand wash only, using non-abrasive cleaning materials.

Foldable fork & spoon: Dishwasher safe.

Paracord handle: Machine washable at 30°C.

Magnets: Vinyl — can get wet but shouldn't be submerged. Wipe with a soft cloth and dry immediately.

Stickers: Vinyl with a laminated, scratch-resistant finish — can be washed.

Is this safe for my toddler to use on their own?

Yes. Mzansi Mates is sized and weighted for little hands, with a wide mouth and BPA-free lid options so there's nothing toxic touching your child's mouth. Because it's stainless steel rather than plastic, it also won't crack or splinter if it's dropped — which, with toddlers, it will be.

What is it made of?

18/8 food-grade stainless steel with a durable powder-coated finish on the outside, and a double-wall vacuum insulation layer in between. The powder coat is what gives each animal design its grip and colour, and it's built to handle daily nursery and car-seat life.

Will it keep drinks cold on a hot day?

Yes — up to 24 hours cold or 12 hours hot thanks to the double-wall vacuum insulation. The exterior also stays dry and cool to the touch (no condensation puddles in the car seat, no hot spots for little hands).

Is it leak-proof for a nappy bag or lunch box?

The lids are leak-proof and BPA-free. We offer a few lid styles (see our Lids collection).

How do I clean it?

The lid is top-rack dishwasher safe. We'd recommend hand-washing the stainless steel body with warm soapy water and a bottle brush to protect the powder-coated finish long-term — avoid abrasive scourers.

Which animal should I choose?

Every Mzansi Mates bottle features a main “mate” plus supporting characters, so kids get to know a little cast rather than a single mascot. If your toddler already loves an animal (or you want to start a collection), that's the easiest way to pick.

Orders are processed within 2-4 business days (not shipped on weekends or public holidays).

South Africa: Free shipping on orders over R1,000. Below that, choose Standard (R100), Express (R150), or Locker to Locker (R85) at checkout. Delivery takes 3-7 business days from dispatch.

International: We currently ship to a select range of countries, including the UK, US, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the UAE. Shipping shows as free at checkout — once your order is placed, we'll obtain a courier quote and confirm your actual delivery cost with you before dispatch. Delivery takes 7-21 business days from dispatch depending on destination and customs. Import duties and taxes are the customer's responsibility.

Read our full Shipping Policy.

You have 30 days from delivery to request a return for a change of mind. Items must be unused, in their original condition and packaging, with proof of purchase.

For change-of-mind returns, return shipping is at the customer's cost. If an item arrives defective, damaged, or incorrect, we cover the return shipping and provide a full refund or replacement.

Approved refunds are issued to your original payment method within 5-10 business days. Gift cards, final sale items and personalised or custom-made products can't be returned.

Read our full Refund Policy.

Some products are available for pre-order before they've landed in our warehouse. By placing a pre-order, you agree to the following.

Payment: Full payment is taken at the time you place your pre-order, the same as any other order.

Timing: Where shown, arrival estimates are our best guess based on supplier and shipping information, and are not guaranteed.

When you'll hear from us: We will email you as soon as your pre-ordered product has landed with us and your order has been packed and handed over for shipping. You do not need to contact us to check on this.

Orders with mixed items: If your order includes both in-stock items and pre-order items, we will hold your full order until the pre-order item arrives and ship everything together. Combining your items into a single shipment helps us keep shipping costs down.

Changes and cancellations: You may request to cancel a pre-order and receive a full refund at any time before it ships. Once a pre-ordered item has shipped, our standard Refund Policy applies.

Delays: Occasionally a pre-order may take longer than expected to arrive due to factors outside our control, such as production delays, customs, or shipping disruptions. If this happens, we'll contact you with an update, and you'll always have the option to cancel for a full refund.

Questions: If you have any questions about a pre-order, please reach out to us at contact@traveltrinkets.co and we'll be happy to help.

Last updated 8 September 2026.