Top 10 SOA experiences for 2024

With the year already over the halfway mark, South of Africa compiled a list of the Top 10 favourite must-have experiences at our portfolio for guests to enjoy in 2024. The below entries were shared in no particular order on social media this past July. Make sure that you experience these this year, as we’re set to introduce a whole new selection in 2025. Book your stay on our website or call our Central Reservations office on 014 004 0131.

The latest bedroom of the Grafiti Boutique Hotel offering, Room 8, is this deluxe bedroom that has a unique something else! The bedroom is also a disabled friendly room and we’re very proud of this offering at this 4-star boutique hotel in Bela Bela. Book here.

One of our favourite new additions to our portfolio are the two brand new Superior Twin Rooms at Shangri-La. Read more here and book your favourite this winter by calling 0147181600. For those in the know, these rooms were previously a chapel that had been converted due to popular demand for more rooms at this country hotel.

There’s no better way to conference than with South of Africa. With conference venues available at all our properties, this is certainly one of the experiences we recommend to have in 2024! What’s more, the venues at Shangri-La and Elephant Springs are both 3-star graded by the TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa).

Prefer self-catering holidays? Then this one’s for you! The 6-sleeper Apartments at Elephant Springs in Bela Bela offer braai and cooking facilities in each unit, with a poolside patio and balcony option to choose from. Call 0147362101 to book now!

It’s all about the various dining experiences when you stay at Shangri-La Country Hotel. From the romantic Heritage Restaurant and impressive Barry’s Bar, to outdoor dining on the deck or in Chimes Square – Shangri-La caters to all. Read more here.

We offer you the latest and greatest in entertainment – to be found at all of our properties! Each hotel room / self-catering unit has free Netflix, ShowMax & YouTube available on the in-room/unit Smart TV. Happy watching!

While self-catering is already featured in our Top 10, it is the Elephant Springs Apartments’ courtyard that hits the right spot this time round in our Top 10. There are 20 units are clustered around the sparkling pool, and with braai facilities for each unit – this is socializing at its best all year round!

It’s been almost one year since the newly revamped hotel rooms at Elephant Springs in Bela Bela reopened after being closed for renovations. We’ve heard our guests raving about it, and it’s highly recommend that you breakaway to this hotel to experience the new look in person! Call 0147362101 to book.

The 4-star Grafiti Boutique Hotel’s outdoor offering is worth celebrating – ranging from a sparkling splash pool to cool off in summer, to the bubbling heated jacuzzi during winter. The hammocks are a welcome addition all year round. Stay here – call 0140040131 today.

Don’t let 2024 pass you by without indulging in the mouthwatering breakfast buffet of Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa. Guests praise our delicious spread, and returning guests look forward to dining with us again. Book your B&B stay by visiting our booking portal.