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 […]
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 […]