A New Year's Day Worth Savouring

The morning after the countdown, The Palace of the Lost City's Pool Deck settles into something just as memorable. A relaxed South African summer braai beneath the African sun, this is New Year's Day the way it's meant to be spent: slow, sun-soaked and full of flavour.

Slow-roasted Karoo lamb is carved to order from the Palace's signature lamb spit, alongside a full smokehouse of Texas beef brisket, smoked pork belly and boerewors, finished with traditional pap, chakalaka and all the sides of a true South African feast. Fresh summer salads bring lightness to the table, while a dedicated dessert kitchen serves up malva pudding, milk tart brûlée and Amarula trifle for a proudly local sweet finish.

Little ones have their own braai village, complete with mini boerewors rolls, corn dogs and a sweet station of their own, so parents can ease into the day without missing a beat. Poolside loungers, easy music and the Palace's cascading pools set the tone for a day of unhurried celebration, with plenty of time to swim, relax and simply enjoy each other's company.

Set against the grandeur of the Palace's bushveld architecture, New Year's Day here isn't an afterthought to the night before — it's a celebration, connecting guests to real South African heritage in one of the country's most iconic settings.

Book your New Year's Day at the Palace and start the year the way it should begin - together, outdoors and completely at ease.