A Romantic Spring Escape on Kanoneiland
September 18, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
September on Kanoneiland is a magical moment in time that sits between seasons in a way that makes it the perfect time to visit the area. The worst of icy cold winter is gone, temperatures are starting to climb, and the gardens around African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa are at their fullest before the […]
Dr Elmarie de Bruin – The Woman Behind the Destination Hotel and Spa in Upington
August 14, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
August is Women’s Month in South Africa and is a time to recognise the women whose work shapes the places and industries around them. This year, Dr Elmarie de Bruin, Owner and CEO of African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa, was recognised as one of the Women of the Quiver Tree Route — a tribute […]
Namaqualand Flower Season is Upon Us – Make it Memorable
July 27, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
Every year, between late July and September, the Northern Cape changes. What is ordinarily a dry, spare landscape starts to fill with colour as wildflowers emerge across the plains and hillsides of Namaqualand a seasonal display that draws travellers from across the country and beyond. For many, the journey north is as much a part […]
A Relaunch of African Vineyard Wellness Spa in Upington
June 19, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
African Vineyard Wellness Spa has been renovated, and the treatment menu has grown alongside it. The result is a space that reflects what the spa has always aimed to be — a place of genuine rest, set within the quiet of Kanoneiland — now with more room, more options, and a renewed sense of intention […]
A Wellness Escape with Dr Karl Schmidt at African Vineyard
May 8, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa would like to welcome Dr. Karl Schmidt, who is a specialist in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. This marks the beginning of his monthly visits to the spa, with dates continuing throughout the year. Combine a specialized medical treatment with time to rest and recover in a private, unhurried setting. […]
Spa and High Tea in Upington at African Vineyard Boutique
March 26, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
African Vineyard Upington is situated on Kanoneiland, a vineyard-lined island in the Orange River just outside Upington. The property brings together spa treatments and high tea in a setting defined by open space, quiet, and wide Kalahari skies. Treatments take place in private rooms, followed by high tea served in Royal Albert tea ware. The […]
Valentine’s Day Couples Spa Specials at African Vineyard Spa
February 12, 2026 | By Kelly Turner
It’s that time of the year again and Valentine’s plans do not need a big production. Sometimes the best version is getting out of town, switching your phone to silent, and letting someone else take care of you for a few hours. African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa is located on Kanoneiland near Upington, surrounded […]
Romantic Getaways on the Orange River
January 28, 2026 | By Robyn Cambridge
Some places make it easier to reconnect. Along the Orange River, summer stretches time in a way that feels generous rather than demanding. Warm light lingers into the evening, the river quiets the heat, and shared moments have room to unfold without interruption. This corner of the Green Kalahari draws couples who value closeness over […]
Festive Season Stay at African Vineyard Boutique Hotel
December 9, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
December settles gently over Kanoneiland. Early light moves across the vineyards, the mornings feel generous, and the sound of the Orange River brings a steady calm to the day. African Vineyard Boutique Hotel fits naturally into this rhythm. It offers a festive season that feels unhurried, warm, and deeply restorative. If you want a holiday […]
New Spa Treatments at African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa
November 21, 2025 | By Robyn Cambridge
If you’re looking for things to do in Upington that feel like a getaway, head to Kanoneiland. The new spa treatments at African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa invite you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover stillness. Tucked among vineyards on a tranquil island in the Orange River, African Vineyard Boutique Hotel blends boutique luxury […]