We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite gift suppliers in South Africa to spoil your loved ones back home this festive season. While we know that nothing can replace being around family and friends in sunny South Africa this Christmas, we hope that this guide will inspire you to send some festive cheer to all your loved ones this holiday. Happy shopping!
Gift Lady
Gift Lady offers a wide variety of Christmas themed hampers in addition to all the usual treats you’d expect from a gifting website. They also stock cute hampers for kids and teens. Gift Lady supports small South African businesses and their hampers contain a variety of proudly South African products. Your can choose from a selection of pre-made hampers or create your own. They also stock hampers for expats with country-specific themes.
Africology
Africology stocks a delightful collection of cruelty-free skincare and body products that proudly embody the essence of South Africa. Their products are stocked in leading spas and hotels all over the world, and are sure to impress anyone who receives a gift from Africology. They have great festive hampers and gift cards available to spoil your loved ones this festive season. Our favourite is the safari kit – a perfect gift for those long summer days in the bush.
Present Drop
Present Drop is a great gift option for all the babies and kids in the family. They stock a wide range of local brands and you’re guaranteed to find something for everyone, from clothing and books to educational toys. Our favourites are the handmade toys from South African artisans, as well as beautifully sustainable wooden toys from Charley’s Wooden Toys and Woodinq.
Wedgewood
Wedgewood offers a wide variety of beautifully packaged hampers as well as a bespoke hamper service. Our personal favourite is the We’ll Meet Again hamper, filled with all their famous artisanal treats (minus all the non-essential packaging), beautifully wrapped in their signature floral gift wrap and delivered with a hand-written card.
Woolworths
With a wide delivery network and super reliable deliveries, you can’t go wrong with old faithful Woolies. From foodie gifts to homeware and everything in between, Woolworths offers a wide range of products for all budgets and is a great choice for family and friends of all ages.
Yuppiechef
Don’t let the name fool you – Yuppiechef sells so much more than just kitchenware. If you’re looking for unusual gifts, stocking fillers and unique items for wine and spirits lovers, look no further. We love their extensive collection of South African gin gifts – the perfect gift for any craft spirit fan.
Special Mention – Scatterlings Gift Co
While their orders have closed for 2023, this is a great website to keep in mind for any special occasions in the new year. Offering a ‘search by town’ option, Scatterlings Gift Co is a great choice for cake and flower deliveries to smaller towns such as Graaff-Reinet, Jefferey’s Bay, Howick, Hilton, and other small towns in Gauteng. They also offer flower and cake delivery services in Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Article originally published in 2021 and updated in 2023. Please refer to supplier websites for the most up to date product and delivery information.
Images courtesy of respective supplier websites. Cover photo by Monika Stawowy on Unsplash.