Velvet in the Vines
October 9, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
As the October sun slips behind the Orange River, the vineyards turn gold and the air softens. On 31 October 2025, African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa will host Velvet in the Vines — an evening of art, music, and theatre beneath the Kalahari sky. Lanterns light the garden paths, glasses catch the last of […]
Weekend Getaway in Upington – Wine, River & Relaxation
September 29, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
Upington rewards unhurried travellers with languid river views, vines that glow at golden hour, and a pace that invites you to breathe. Use African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa on Kanoneiland as your calm, characterful base—close enough to everything, yet wrapped in vineyard quiet. If you’re weighing up options for a weekend getaway in Upington—from […]
Wine Tasting in Upington – Explore the Orange River Wine Route
August 29, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
Wine tasting in Upington offers a very different experience from the Cape’s famous wine routes, yet it is no less memorable. Along the fertile banks of the Orange River, vineyards thrive where desert meets water, creating wines with a story rooted in the Green Kalahari. Travellers often ask whether Upington really has a wine scene […]
Wedding Venues in Upington – Plan Your Northern Cape Celebration
July 28, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
When couples dream of a destination wedding, the usual suspects—beaches, wine estates, big cities—tend to come to mind. But for those who crave something more meaningful, more grounded, and breathtaking in its own quiet way, the Northern Cape offers a different kind of magic. With its open skies, dramatic landscapes, and peaceful pace of life, […]
Wedding Venues in Upington – Our Orange River Wedding Venue Awaits
June 17, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
Why Choose Upington for Your Wedding? Upington isn’t just a stopover—it’s a destination in its own right. Set in the heart of the Northern Cape, this region is where the Orange River winds through vineyards, desert plains, and green oases. For couples looking to celebrate their day in a setting that feels personal, memorable, and […]
How the Orange River Shapes Life on Kanoneiland
May 28, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
Each year, the Orange River swells with rainwater collected from far-off catchments, rising and falling with a rhythm that locals know by heart. On Kanoneiland—a lush island wedged between the arid stretches of the Green Kalahari—this seasonal flooding is more than a weather event. It’s a force that shapes decisions, routines, and livelihoods. Orange River […]
River Rafting, Hiking, and 4×4 Trails in the Green Kalahari
April 16, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
Kanoneiland might look like a place made only for slow walks, long lunches, and wine-stained sunsets—but that’s just one part of the story. Beyond the stillness of the vineyards, the Green Kalahari stretches out in wild, unexpected ways. The river cuts through rocky gorges. The desert rolls in with red sand and sudden cliffs. And […]
Sunset on the Orange – The Romance of Kanoneiland Evenings
April 8, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
When the day begins to loosen its grip on the heat and the first breeze brushes through the date palms, Kanoneiland shifts into something softer. The hum of irrigation slows. The river darkens into amber. At African Vineyard Boutique Hotel, glasses clink quietly on the veranda, and time seems to flatten out into the stillness […]
Gateway to Adventure – Exploring Namibia and Botswana
March 29, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
A Perfect Stopover for Cross-Border Travel For travellers heading into Namibia or Botswana, a well-planned stopover can make all the difference. Whether it’s a road trip across the breathtaking landscapes of southern Africa or a carefully curated adventure into the Kalahari, choosing the right place to rest before crossing the border ensures a smoother and […]
Exploring Namibia and Botswana via African Vineyard Boutique Hotel
March 28, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
Our Guest House in Upington – The Perfect Stopover for Cross-Border Travel For travellers heading into Namibia or Botswana, a well-planned stopover at our guest house in Upington can make all the difference. Whether it’s a road trip across the breathtaking landscapes of southern Africa or a carefully curated adventure into the Kalahari, choosing the […]