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Long Weekend Coming Up – Time to Get Your South African Groove On!

Posted on 14 November, 2023 by Candice Jansen

The long weekend is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect excuse for a South African adventure! Good news – Sleeping-OUT is your go-to place for discovering an awesome range of establishments across the country.

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Your Perfect Getaway for the September School Holidays!

Posted on 11 September, 2023 by Candice Jansen

With the September School Holidays just around the corner, it’s time to plan an unforgettable family vacation. And what better way to make the most of this break than by escaping to a stunning holiday home or villa near the beach?

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Franschhoek Featured in TIME Magazine’s Annual List of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’

Posted on 26 July, 2022 by Candice Jansen

Further to the recent announcement of a rebrand for Franschhoek to the ‘Valley of Dreams’, the celebrations continue with recent news of the town now having made Time Magazine’s prestigious list of ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2022.

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Long weekend coming up!

Posted on 26 May, 2022 by Candice Jansen

Everyone needs a break and with a 4 day weekend coming up, here’s your chance.

Thursday, 16th June is Youth Day so speak to your boss and take Friday off. That will give you a 4 day weekend.

On Sleeping-OUT you can choose anything from a fun camping weekend, an upmarket guesthouse, a safari lodge, a budget friendly B&B or even rent self-catering accommodation for you and your friends. Click here, enter your location and check availability now.

A long weekend away is just what you need to refresh your body and soul. So don’t wait, make a reservation now. You won’t regret it.

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Escape to the Cape Winelands for a Family Getaway at Knorhoek Wine Farm

Posted on 29 April, 2020 by Candice Jansen

In need of a peaceful retreat steeped in nature for a post-lockdown family getaway?

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Game Viewing in the Western Cape

Posted on 22 July, 2019 by Candice Jansen

With most well known Game reserves in the north of the country, visitors to South Africa could be forgiven for not knowing that Game drives are available here in the Western Cape as well.

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7 Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve Ideas

Posted on 7 December, 2017 by Tanya Crawford

Babysitting plans fall through? Looking for something to do with the whole family this New Year’s Eve? What a better way to celebrate this joyous evening than with the people you love! We have listed our 7 family friendly New Year’s Eve Ideas so you can include your whole family bringing in the New Year!

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Top 8 Things to do and see in Mozambique

Posted on 26 October, 2017 by Tanya Crawford
San Martinho Beach Club

Yearning for a tropical holiday, but you’re on a budget? How does a luxurious holiday in Mozambique sound? Expensive? Well think again! Mozambique has amazing affordable accommodation on offer, and beautiful sights to see. Ponta d’Ouro, a popular tourist destination in Mozambique, is just a mere 8km from the South African border, 5 hours from Durban and 7 hours from Johannesburg it’s the perfect spot for weekend getaways or long lazy holidays, and with accommodation on Sleeping-OUT starting from R230 per person per night, how can you say no?

To help you plan your trip, we have listed our Top 8 things to do and see in Mozambique, to help you ensure the perfect holiday!

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Top 10 Pet Friendly Establishments in the Northern Cape

Posted on 16 August, 2017 by Tanya Crawford

Pet Friendly Places - Top 10 Pet Friendly Establishments in the Northern Cape

Some find it very difficult planning family getaways when our four legged family members are involved! We would love to have our furry bundles of joy with us all the time, let them stretch their legs in open fields and join you on a mountain hike, but planning a holiday can become difficult as most hotels don’t allow you to bring your pets. Not to worry though as Sleeping-OUT has you covered, for those visiting the beautiful and majestic Northern Cape this year, we have listed, based on their guest satisfaction rating, the Top 10 Guest houses that are pet friendly in the Northern Cape, to help you make more memories with your pet companion.

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Winter Activities for Kids around Cape Town

Posted on 25 May, 2017 by Tanya Crawford

Kids at aquarium- Winter activities for Kids around Cape Town

Some parents see the school holidays as a mini torture with constant mumblings of “Mom i’m Booored!” or “There is never anything for us to do!” we have come up with a few ways to help you out and eliminate the boredom. With winter fast approaching and school holidays just around the corner, this is the perfect time to plan some activities to keep the kids busy on those (hopefully) rainy and cold days.

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