Long Weekend Deal for 5 Places to Stay on the Garden Route
South Africa’s back to back long weekends in late April and early May are some of the most sought-after breaks on the public holiday calendar.
Freedom Day (27 April) and Workers’ Day (1 May) fall so close together that with a little planning, you can turn them into a proper escape. If you’ve been looking for a reason to finally get away to the Garden Route, this is it.
Kanon Private Nature Reserve is running a special leading up to and including the upcoming long weekends: Book any 2-night stay and receive your third night completely free. Three nights in one of the most beautiful, private stretches of the Cape South Coast, and you only pay for two. Book as a group and split costs and save even more!
Why These Long Weekends Are Worth Taking Seriously
The Freedom Day weekend runs from Saturday 25 April through Monday 27 April. Workers’ Day follows just days later on Friday 1 May, giving you another three-day break. Take a few days of leave in between and you could unlock up to ten consecutive days off. That’s enough time to properly exhale. Check South Africa’s 2026 public holiday calendar to plan your dates.
These are not the kind of long weekends you want to spend at a crowded resort or a generic hotel. The whole point is to actually feel like you’ve been away.
What You Get at Kanon
Kanon Private Nature Reserve sits on 187 hectares of protected land along the Cape South Coast, just 42 km from Mossel Bay. The reserve has 3.2 kilometres of private, untouched coastline. No crowds. No noise. Just the kind of quiet that makes you remember what rest actually feels like. Browse all accommodation options at Kanon to find the right fit for your group.
Choose from four unique self-catering properties:
- Khoekhoen Tented Camp, luxury glamping for up to 6 guests right on the beach
- Periwinkle at Cape Vacca Point, for up to 10 guests with private coastal access
- Shell Catcher, a relaxed family cottage steps from the beach
- The Apartment, a double-storey unit with panoramic views
All units are fully self-catering, so you set your own pace. Fire up the braai when you feel like it. Sleep in. Watch the sun come up over the Indian Ocean. Explore the activities on offer at your own rhythm, from guided game drives and hiking trails to birdwatching and rock pooling.
The Special Offer
Book any 2-night stay over the Freedom Day or Workers’ Day long weekend and receive a third night free.
This applies to all accommodation options at Kanon and is available for direct bookings only, any days booked from now until the 3rd of May 2026. Spots are limited and these weekends fill up fast, so early booking is strongly recommended.
To lock in your dates and take advantage of this offer, head straight to the Kanon reservations page and book directly.
A Note on Getting There
Kanon is located on the Cape South Coast, roughly 42 km south of Mossel Bay off the N2.
From Cape Town it is a straightforward drive along one of South Africa’s most scenic stretches of road.
From George Airport the reserve is under an hour. Airport transfers can also be arranged on request.
Don’t Let This One Pass
Long weekends on the Garden Route at a private nature reserve, with a free night thrown in, do not come around often. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to visit Kanon, this is it.
Book your long weekend stay at Kanon Private Nature Reserve and make the most of South Africa’s best back to back long weekends of 2026. View other long weekends and public holidays on our public holiday calendar here.
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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