About HolidayDOG

What Sets Us Apart?

• HolidayDOG is the only booking website in South Africa that lists exclusively verified pet-friendly accommodations. Each listing is carefully curated with hosts to ensure accuracy and comprehensive details. Pet owners can trust the information, book with peace of mind, and know their destination is genuinely pet-friendly, ensuring a worry-free holiday.
• HolidayDOG is designed for conscientious pet parents and destinations dedicated to ethical pet-friendly tourism. Our platform connects responsible pet owners with accommodations that truly care, ensuring a thoughtful and respectful travel experience for everyone involved. We ensure every trip is enjoyable and safe for pets, owners, and hosts.
• Filter and Find Your Perfect Stay! HolidayDOG offers comprehensive listings with detailed information, including pet-friendly features, regulations, and preparation tips. Our platform allows you to filter accommodations based on specific needs, such as fenced areas, hiking routes, and breed restrictions, ensuring you find the perfect fit for you and your pet, every time.

Founded by Dee Lourens, a passionate filmmaker, photographer, and widely published travel journalist with over 20 years of experience in marketing and media for the travel industry, HolidayDOG reflects her professional expertise combined with her personal experience of being a dog parent. Dee created HolidayDOG for people like herself, with firsthand insight into what is required when booking pet-friendly accommodation in South Africa that you can trust.

Dee works closely with each destination during the verification process. Each listing is handpicked and uniquely crafted to be up-to-date and highly informative, ensuring that users can book with confidence, arrive prepared, and most importantly, have a wonderful and memorable pet-friendly holiday.