Press release on SA lockdown

Dear fellow South Africans and international visitors. We at South of Africa acknowledge that as a result of the nationwide lockdown commencing this Thursday at midnight, all reservations during this period can not be honoured while our hotels remain closed. Your wellbeing is important to us and we will gladly welcome you back at a …

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2019 – A Year In Review

As we enter a new decade, South of Africa fondly looks back at its achievements of the past year. We compiled a list of our top 10 moments from 2019. 10) West Coast Photo Session Following the opening of the new Spa in 2018 at Abalone House, a new photo session was arranged for early …

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South of Africa wins big at Provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards

The past week saw South of Africa’s collection being honoured in the provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards ceremonies of the Western Cape and Limpopo. In 2018 the group had a total of 4 nominations at provincial level, with 2 properties, namely Birdsong Cottages and the Abalone Pool Villas, winning their respective provincial categories.  This year South of …

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Farewell Johan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of South of Africa’s founder, Mr Johan Jansen van Vuuren, who passed away on 28 March at the age of 58. Leaving behind a legacy and a rich history with South of Africa, his extraordinary passion for tourism and his love of people will be …

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2018 – a year in review

South of Africa is proudly looking back at 2018 with a special video that showcases all the changes at its collection of properties.  From the creation of the new Spa at Abalone House, to the total revamp of the main building of Elephant Springs, South of Africa fondly remembers the effort its entire team put …

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