Two Long Weekends. Three Days of Work. One Unmissable Offer at Kanon.
South Africa does not hand out back-to-back long weekends very often. When it does, the smart move is to plan early and plan well. This April and May, you get two long weekends sitting either side of a short three-day working week, which means that with a little planning, you could be looking at an extended escape to the coast without burning through your annual leave.
Kanon Private Nature Reserve is making it easy. Use the exclusive discount code LASTMINUTE when you book direct to unlock a special rate on your stay. Whether you come for the first long weekend, the second, or somehow manage to string both together, this is an offer worth acting on quickly. Self-Catering accommodation at Kanon books out fast over public holidays, and spots are limited. Bookings valid up until 1 May 2026.
25% off: Two Long Weekends with Almost Nothing in Between
Freedom Day falls on Saturday 25 April and runs through Monday 27 April, giving you a full three-day weekend on the Cape South Coast. Then Workers’ Day lands on Friday 1 May. That means the working week sandwiched between these two public holidays is just Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Take a couple of days of leave and you could unlock ten consecutive days away from the office.
For those who prefer to keep it simpler, coming for just one of the long weekends is more than enough. Three nights at Kanon with the Indian Ocean outside your door, fynbos in every direction, and a private beach that most South Africans have never set foot on is an experience that does not need a long introduction.
Check the South Africa public holiday calendar for 2026 to plan your exact dates, then head straight to the Kanon reservations page to check availability before someone else does.
Where You Will Be Staying
Kanon Private Nature Reserve sits on 187 hectares of protected land along the Cape South Coast, just 42 km south of Mossel Bay. The reserve has 3.2 kilometres of private, untouched coastline. This is not a resort development. There are no crowds, no noise from neighbouring properties, and no compromises on the kind of quiet that actually resets you.
The accommodation options at Kanon are genuinely varied, each one designed to put you right in the environment rather than simply near it.
Accommodation That Earns Its Surroundings
The Khoekhoen Glamping Tents offer a luxury tented camp experience for up to six guests, perched above the Indian Ocean with en-suite facilities and a fully equipped communal kitchen. Wake up when you want, fire up the braai at sunset, and let the sound of the ocean handle the rest. This is self-catering at its most satisfying.
Periwinkel at Cape Vacca Point accommodates up to ten guests and sits right on the coastline. Shell Catcher is a cosy family cottage with a large covered veranda that makes it easy to spend an entire morning doing nothing in particular. The Apartment offers a double-storey layout with panoramic views and space for the whole group.
Browse all options on the Kanon accommodation page to find the best fit for your group size and budget.
What to Do When You Get There
Kanon is a working nature reserve, which means the activities are built into the landscape rather than manufactured around it. There are hiking trails that put you deep into the fynbos with no one else for miles, rock pools to explore along the private coastline, and a night sky that makes you question every choice you have made to live in a city.
The reserve is also an exceptional destination for families, with children able to explore freely in a safe, natural environment. You can see a full list on the Kanon activities page.
Your Long Weekend Special: Use Code LASTMINUTE
To take advantage of this back-to-back long weekend special, simply book direct on the Kanon website and enter code LASTMINUTE at checkout. The offer applies to all accommodation options and is available for direct bookings only.
Long weekends at Kanon are among the most sought-after booking windows of the year. If you have been thinking about it, the time to act is now. Head to the Kanon reservations page and lock in your dates before they are gone.
This Is the Long Weekend You Actually Deserve
South Africa gives you two back-to-back long weekends in April and May 2026. See it on our public holiday calendar here. Kanon gives you a private stretch of coastline, a reserve full of wildlife, and accommodation that actually matches the setting. The only thing left to do is use your code and book before someone else does.
From Cape Town the drive is scenic and straightforward along the N2. From George Airport, you are less than an hour away. The reserve handles the rest.
For your most accurate driving route, search “Kanon Private Nature Reserve” in Google Maps or use this link below. For detailed directions, including if traveling from the north or south of Kanon, please visit our locations page here.
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