South of Africa gave back to the community on Madiba’s birthday by taking time to give a hearty meal to underprivileged children of Bosele Dawn Drop In Centre in the township of Bela Bela. Staff from the group’s Head Office and its Elephant Springs Hotel in Bela Bela spoiled the children with a bowl of …
The renowned Waberberg Country Hotel, Shangri-La, has crossed the threshold into the international hospitality arena. In response to the high demand from its loyal patronage of the past 24 years, the romantic Country Hotel in the heart of the bushveld has opened its very own Spa! The long awaited move now elevates Shangri-La to new heights of …
Every year we celebrate our parents with two special holidays during May and June. With Mother’s Day recently passed, the upcoming Father’s Day on Sunday 15 June 2014 is an exciting day for all. Celebrate this special day with Dad at any of our properties nation wide. Abalone House & Spa in Paternoster invites all …
We are all for the preserving of the environment, and at Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Modimolle, another new venture in our “Going Green” project has begun. The unique owl boxes have been erected at both properties, who are located in bushveld rich surroundings. These “homes” are sure to attract new “tenants” very soon. “With several bird …
“We’ve done it again!” exclaims General Managers Ken Strydom from Shangri-La Country Hotel in Modimolle. The hotel has been awarded with yet another Trip Advisor Award of Excellence for 2014. The award, being the 2nd for Shangri-La, honours hotels that have received a constant stream of positive scores with a rating of 4 out of …
Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Bela Bela and Modimolle will soon be growing their own vegetables, herbs and more! The square foot vegetable garden has been prepared with love by Magogo (Mrs Anndeline Jansen van Vuuren) and her team of gardeners. This fantastic initiative will not only benefit our guests by getting the freshest vegetables straight …
On Mother’s Day Shangri-La Country Hotel near Bela Bela celebrated its 24th birthday! The hotel opened its doors to the public on Mother’s Day 1990, and has gone through various transformations, face lifts and renovations throughout the years, to give you the welcoming haven it is today. “We’re extremely chuffed,” says General Manager Ken Strydom, …
The month of April brings about the end of Summer, and South of Africa’s hotels, guest houses and self-catering accommodation offers you a variety of superb “April Holiday Deals” for your getaway. Whether you choose the self-catering options or the luxurious 5-star Abalone House & Spa in Paternoster, the Reuben’s Restaurant and Spa offerings are noteworthy offers …
The past two weeks South of Africa’s guests might have seen scurrying in certain corners of our properties, and the odd flash of a camera light. As recently reported on Facebook, we’ve been extremely busy with a photo session at each of our seventeen establishments, taking photographs of a variety of new, changed and upgraded …
Our hearts go out to all of our tourism friends who have suffered because of the tragic floods in the Bela Bela and Modimolle area. South of Africa, who also has 4 establishments in the immediate area including the Shangri-La Country Hotel and Elephant Springs Hotel, wishes to express its condolences to all affected by …
Bela Bela & Modimolle road access restored after severe floods Read More »