14/08/2026
Heritage Day falls on Thursday, 24 September. Which means Friday the 25th is just sitting there, looking at you, begging to become a long weekend. Four days. The kids are already off school. The only thing standing between you and a family escape is one leave form.
We're not saying it's a sign. But it's definitely a sign.
Here's what a BON good long weekend could look like:
Chase wildlife without the five-star price tag.
BON Hotel Rustenburg sits on the doorstep of the Pilanesberg, one of South Africa's most accessible Big Five reserves. Zebra in the gardens, Sun City down the road, and Johannesburg far enough away to forget about.
Go full Karoo.
Queen's Hotel Oudtshoorn by BON Hotels is South Africa's third oldest operating hotel in the heart of the Klein Karoo. The Cango Caves just reopened. Route 62 is calling. The pace is slower here, and deliberately so.
Hit the coast.
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay has harbour views and Ship to Shore Restaurant for long, unhurried lunches. KwaZulu-Natal in September is exactly as good as it sounds.
Stay a little longer in the Cape.
Protea Hotel Durbanville managed by BON Hotels puts you among the vineyards of the D'Aria Wine Estate, twenty minutes from Cape Town. For families who want space, scenery, and a pool, without the city price tag. Or head to Majorca Apartments by BON Hotels in the heart of Century City.
South Africa is worth seeing more of.
Book direct at bonhotels.com and save up to 12%.