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HolidayDOG is South Africa’s only verified pet-friendly travel platform, helping dog owners find accommodation where dogs are genuinely welcome — with clear rules and no surprises on arrival. To celebrate dog-friendly travel and our growing HolidayDOG community, we gave away an incredible prize valued at R15,000, courtesy of our trusted brand partners, Vondi's, Pupsak and Goofy Woofs. THIS COMPETITION IN NOW CLOSED. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR SOCIALS FOR THE NEXT GIVEAWAY!

This guide outlines pet friendly accommodation in South Africa, covering key regions, fenced and self-catering stays, dog-friendly beaches and nature areas, and practical considerations when travelling with dogs.

It’s HolidayDOG’s 1st birthday on 1 September! As South Africa’s leading website for 100% verified pet-friendly accommodations, we’re celebrating by giving away a prize worth over R30,000 to ONE lucky winner.

Zani Koen, a 30-something software developer and devoted dog mom, shares her top tips for stress-free, pet-friendly travel across South Africa, drawing from her own adventures with her dog, Soda.

Hello, friend! Welcome to HolidayDOG, your go-to website for trusted pet-friendly holiday accommodation spots across South Africa. We were celebrating a major milestone of ONE HUNDRED x 100% verified listings with an exciting pet-friendly giveaway valued at R24 000, but this competition is now closed.

Our trip to Paternoster, a quaint fishermen's village on the West Coast of South Africa, was the perfect pet-friendly seaside retreat. We stayed at a charming cottage just steps away from the beach, offering privacy and security with its fenced garden. The rustic elegance of the oldest fisherman's cottage in the area, adorned with vibrant red Malva flowers against whitewashed walls, provided a super eco-conscious and pet-friendly environment.

Before we dive into any of the myriad of stories for this blog, we want to take a moment, a gentle pause, to pay homage to two beings who've inspired this endeavour. Because this is likely the best background we can give you on us. Without these details, you won't really understand us completely, and we feel quite profoundly about how this was kind of written in the stars.