LekkeSlaap raises the bar for local travel in South Africa
Supplied
As South Africans increasingly turn to domestic holidays, there's a growing shift toward choosing a travel platform that truly understands the local landscape. Leading this movement is LekkeSlaap, the country's only major accommodation booking app designed by South Africans, for South Africans. With an easy-to-use mobile app, a diverse selection of over 33,000 verified stays, and world-class customer support, LekkeSlaap is redefining how South Africans experience local travel. It's everything you'd expect from a world-class platform, with the added benefit of being proudly homegrown.
'LekkeSlaap was created with one simple idea in mind: booking a local getaway should be just as enjoyable as the getaway itself,' says Gerriline Fouché, Chief Marketing Officer at LekkeSlaap. 'We've worked hard to remove the excessive admin and uncertainty from travel planning—booking a local stay should be easy and stress-free.'
A travel app built for South Africans
Whether you're planning a beach escape, a bush break, or a quick city stay, the LekkeSlaap app makes it effortless to search, compare, and book accommodation—anytime, anywhere. Optimised for a seamless mobile experience, the app allows users to filter, browse, and confirm bookings in just a few taps.
'Our users are busy,' says Fouché. 'That's why we prioritise speed and simplicity—so anyone, from a seasoned traveller to a first-time booker, can find and book their perfect stay without hassle.'
33,000+ verified stays across all 9 provinces
From cosy farm cottages and coastal hideaways to modern city apartments and luxury lodges, LekkeSlaap offers an unrivalled selection of verified stays throughout South Africa, many of which are unique to the app. The app is specifically built so that each user can find something to suit their needs—from budget-friendly stays to luxury getaways and everything in between.
Real customer support, 365 days a year
One of LekkeSlaap's biggest differentiators is its dedicated customer support team, available every single day—including weekends and public holidays. Whether you need help with a booking or have a last-minute change, assistance is always just a call or message away.
Recognised for excellence
LekkeSlaap has been named South Africa's Leading Online Travel Agency at the World Travel Awards for three years running—an achievement that highlights its growing reputation for quality, service, and innovation.
'It's an honour to be recognised by both our users and the industry,' says Fouché. 'It affirms our mission to make LekkeSlaap the first name South Africans think of when planning a local getaway.'
Exclusive rewards for loyal travellers
LekkeSlaap also offers a tiered loyalty programme called LekkeSlaap Rewards, giving users access to exclusive discounts and perks every time they book. Members of the programme can unlock increasing benefits based on how often they travel, making it even more rewarding to explore South Africa. It's a way of saying thank you to loyal guests—while helping them get more value from every getaway.
'LekkeSlaap Rewards is all about giving back to our loyal customers — with exclusive discounts and free travel vouchers at thousands of handpicked Rewards Partner properties across the country,' says Fouché. 'We've already handed out more than R149 million in vouchers since launching the programme in 2020.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Washington Post
Flying to D.C.? Here's how to bike from the airport
By The Way - Travel Flying to D.C.? Here's how to bike from the airport June 10, 2025 | 8:36 PM GMT Travel reporter Natalie Compton unwinds after a flight into DCA by leaving the airport via bike. Here's how you can do it too.
Fast Company
an hour ago
- Fast Company
Starbucks is hiring full-time content creators to travel the world and post on social media
Dream job for chronically-online coffee-lovers: Starbucks is hiring two full-time content creators for a 12-month gig posting content at Starbucks locations around the world. The role, aptly titled Global Coffee Creator, involves travel to 10–15 Starbucks locations, from Milan to Costa Rica, capturing 'the local culture, community and atmosphere surrounding each Starbucks location,' according to the job description. Of the two successful applicants, one will be a current Starbucks employee and the other will be an external hire. Both creators will receive a full-time salary, accommodations through Marriott Bonvoy, and travel covered by Delta for the duration of the year. Responsibilities include highlighting specialty drinks, documenting and sharing customer and barista stories, pitching ideas for Starbucks' social channels, and collaborating with the global marketing team. To apply, internal and external candidates must create a TikTok video explaining why, as a 'coffee-obsessed, chronically online, world traveler,' they are the right person for the job. Applications are open through June 13. Fast Company previously reported on employee-as-influencer-style content, more commonly referred to as employee-generated content (EGC). More workers are lifting the curtain on their day-to-day working lives, with or without their employer's permission. This latest role is part of a broader shift toward brands putting content creators on payroll. For both brands and creators, it's a mutually beneficial move. 'By bringing a creator in-house, brands get more than content and reach. They get a direct line to someone who understands platforms, audiences, and trends and how a brand can naturally integrate itself into those spaces,' says influencer marketing consultant Lindsey Gamble. 'In-house creators can contribute to everything, not just one-off campaigns. They help fill in gaps that internal teams might have, especially when those teams come from more traditional or corporate backgrounds.' Starbucks isn't the only brand embracing in-house ambassadors. Ulta Beauty recently launched an ambassador program called ' Ulta Beauties,' compensating employees who were already posting content about their jobs. Instead of relying on traditional influencers, these brands are turning to existing employees who already have the context and connection to represent the brand authentically. For creators, these opportunities offer stability that influencer life often lacks. 'Not every creator wants to be a full-time influencer, and not everyone can monetize consistently through brand deals or their products,' adds Gamble. 'These roles give creators a way to keep creating while having the security and structure of a traditional job.' Getting to travel the world and drink Starbucks? That's just a perk of the job.
News24
2 hours ago
- News24
New recruitment platform aiming to protect job seekers from scams enters the market
Thato Gololo/News24 New employment platform Spaan launched on Tuesday with 252 users, aiming to protect job seekers from scams in both formal and informal sectors. Spaan uses USSD codes and WhatsApp to improve access for users without smartphones or data. The platform was created in response to widespread job scams that have led to some victims incurring debt, with one person losing over R60 000 in just two weeks. A new employment platform was launched on Tuesday to protect job seekers from scams that prey on unemployed job seekers. Founder and CEO Afika Nontso said Spaan aims to restore trust in the job market through verification while ensuring accessibility. He said the platform was built for both the formal and informal job sectors. 'The first part when looking at [the informal] market is access. Do they have access to the internet and technology that will allow them to come onto the platform? It's not like the formal sector where you can catch them all online. We need to meet these people where they are.' As of Tuesday, the official launch day, the platform had 252 users. Spaan distinguishes itself by utilising USSD and WhatsApp for registration to make the service more accessible to those without smartphones or data. Nontso previously worked for a company that assisted the City of Tshwane in implementing its Expanded Public Works Programme, a government programme aimed at creating work opportunities for unemployed people. He said the programme had massive growth once it implemented its USSD-based registration system. Realising that access to verifiable but accessible job opportunities was lacking in South Africa, he was motivated to launch the platform. He has spent the last ten months working on realising his goal. The platform allows verified employers to send job offers through Spaan, which job seekers can accept via WhatsApp or USSD. Its search feature enables employers to filter candidates based on criteria including age, criminal background checks and driver's licence status. Employers can only see candidates who have verified their ID, which costs R30. Similarly, an employer can only register on the platform by connecting a verified ID. A job scam victim told News24 about being approached via WhatsApp for a freelance writing position. The victim, who asked not to be named said: I was approached online via WhatsApp to say there is a part-time freelance writer gig, and I think what interested me then is that it would not take too much of my time. The scammers requested banking details and instructed the victim to download Telegram. They then requested increasing amounts of money to access additional jobs, promising that the money would be returned with commission. The scam resulted in over R60 000 in debt within two weeks, beginning with small deposits of R250. When she requested her money back, the scammers disabled the WhatsApp and Telegram contacts. She said a platform like Spaan would have 'helped a lot' in her research to determine if the company that approached her was legitimate. Nontso says his goal is to require a Spaan verification report from every employer and job seeker in the country to avoid situations such as this.
