Northern Cape
The Northern Cape Province of South Africa is a vast and deceptively arid area – ‘deceptively’, as the varied semi-arid to arid landscapes support an astonishing biodiversity in a variety of biomes that range from sheep dotted Karoo ‘veld’ to the deep red dunes of the Kalahari ‘desert’.
Possibly the flowers in Namaqualand is the best known feature of this area. In spring the most glorious carpets of flowers attract botanists from all over the world. Pho...
Possibly the flowers in Namaqualand is the best known feature of this area. In spring the most glorious carpets of flowers attract botanists from all over the world. Photographers run workshops in the so called “Garden of the Gods”.
Top Wild Flower Spots on the West Coast and Northern Cape
In August and September, the wildflower displays on the Cape West Coast and the in the Northern Cape are considered to be among ..
Skenk Dringend Vir Boere in Droogtegebiede
Ons boere het ons hulp Nodig, Skenk Dringend Vir Boere in Droogtegebiede...
Namaqua National Park
The winter rains transform Namaqua National Park into shades of pinks, yellows, oranges and just about any colour imaginable ...
Ultimate 4x4 Trails & Adventures in South Africa
S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...
Camp Daisy
Like the flowers in Namaqua National Park, luxury safari tents pop up during spring to charm and delight, before disappearing...
Backpack and hike in the Wolfberg Cracks of the Cederberg
Exploring Wolfberg makes for an excellent day hike, although the route is rather tough. Go with a backpack for the weekend...
North to West Cape flower spectacular
Earlier this month I posted about my adventure in the Northern Cape to see the annual floral display mother nature puts...
Northern Cape flower spectacular
I’ve been dreaming about seeing the West Coast and Northern Cape flowers for years! Growing up in Jozi’s concrete wonderland...
Orange River, Groot Melkboom
If you'd enjoy spending a night or two along the Orange River banks, you'd probably be interested in the Namaqua 4x4 Eco-trail...
Cape Town to Pretoria with Rovos Rail
Travelling on the Rovos Rail means you'll enjoy fine foods and wines, not to mention sleeping compartments fit for royalty...
The colours of Calvinia - Northern Cape
Calvinia is small. It’s a dusty town ringed by copper mountains and creaky windmills. Once a year, its weathered face blossoms...
Kalahari Sushi & Other Secrets
A pocket of the arid Northern Cape opens into a generous smile along the Orange River, where more than a hundred islands are ...
Take a Hike - Explore Augrabies on Foot
The short hiking trails in the Augrabies Falls National Park are an excellent way to explore this bewitching landscape of rocks...
Summer camp: 5 days, 50 km
By day, explore the endless shoreline, coves and bays that characterise the coastal section of Namaqua National Park. At night,...
Night Rides
Shaen Adey discovers an irresistible combination - cycling the Richtersveld by the light of the fall moon. I'd been invited to ...
Extreme Kgalagadi
Expectations are everything. Get them wrong and a trip to Kgalagadi, with its extreme weather conditions, great distances, ...
The Saddle Horse Museum, Richmond, Northern Cape
If you are a horse lover, the Saddle Horse Museum in Richmond, Karoo, will have so much of interest, you will spend hours browsing
Vetmuis Plaaskombuis, Richmond, Karoo, Northern Cape
Enjoy the heart of Karoo Cuisine at the Vetmuis Kombuis in Richmond. Fresh menu served around conversation and a warm ambiance.
Victoria Trading Post, Victoria West, Karoo, Northern Cape
The Trading Post Padstal in Victoria West is a great pit stop and houses the interesting rugby museum of legend Mannetjies Roux.
Kayak Tours Orange River Rafting, Hopetown, Northern Cape
Fantastic white water rafting on the mighty Orange River near Hopetown. Camp out on sandy banks after a stunning day on the water.
Namakwa 4x4 Route, Springbok to the West Coast
The Namakwa 4x4 trail in the Northern Cape is a best kept secret of beautiful desert scenery, isolation, starry skies and floral
Cycle Trails around Kamieskroon, Namaqualand
In spring the MTB trails around Kamieskroon in Namaqualand make you think you have found your way to the Garden of Eden. MTB gem.
The Quiver Tree Forest, Kenhardt, Northern Cape
Just 10 km south of Kenhardt, on the Brandvlei road, there is a forest of about five thousand amazing quiver trees, in a nature ..
Ouma Miemie’s Farm Stall, Kenhardt, Green Kalahari
Ouma Miemie’s Farm Stall near Kenhardt is one of those places that is a treat to visit on any road trip. Beautifully decorated ...
Verneukpan, Kalahari, Northern Cape
Verneukpan is a huge, absolutely flat pan, near Kenhardt, Kalahari, that has attracted speedsters, kite surfers and photographers
Oranjerus Resort, Kanoneiland, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape
The Oranjerus Resort offers an amazing setting in the Orange River, on Kanoneiland, close to Upington. Self catering and camping.
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino, Upington, Green Kalahari
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort offers a 3 star hotel, with friendly service, tastefully decorated rooms, restaurant and golf.
Upington Golf Course, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape
Right in the middle of the red Kalahari sands, is an 18-hole, par 72, 6076 metre, parklands golf course, watered by the mighty ...
Pienk Padstal, Kakamas, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape
There are padstals, and then there is the Pienk Padstal, at the entrance to Kakamas. An amazing pit-stop experience in artistic ..
Spitskop Nature Reserve, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape
The Spitskop Nature Reserve, near Upington, is a great place to stay en-route to Kalahari Gemsbok. Cycling, hiking, wildlife ...
The Barkly West Museum, Diamond Fields Region, Northern Cape
The Barkly West Museum is a treasure trove of information about the early history of alluvial diamond mining in South Africa.
Canteen Kopje Diamond Diggings, Barkly West, Northern Cape
Canteen Kopje, south of Barkly West, on the Vaal River, is a site of some of the first alluvial diamond diggings in South Africa.
Day Trip from Kimberley to VaalHarts Irrigation Scheme
Take a one hour drive north of Kimberley on the N12 to Hartswater, and you will find yourself in an agricultural eden.
Kimberley, Northern Cape, Museums and Art Galleries
The mining magnates of Kimberley, fuelled by fabulous wealth from diamonds, left an excellent heritage on display in the Museums.
The Vanderkloof Dam, Northern Cape Province
Vanderkloof Dam is the second largest dam in South Africa and is perfect for angling and most water sports, including sailing ...
Rooipoort Private Nature Reserve, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Not only is the setting beautiful at the Rooipoort Nature Reserve near Kimberley, it is stocked with wildlife and over 310 bird ..
Kimberley Golf Club, Northern Cape, South Africa
The award winning 18 hole Kimberley Golf Club was established as far back as 1890, with Cecil John Rhodes as a major benefactor.
Kamfers Dam birding, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Kamfer's Dam near Kimberley has 180 recorded birds and is a conservation effort for the Lesser Flamingos. Waders and reed ...
Shoot! An Extreme Trail Run, Oorlogskloof, Nieuwoudtville
Oorlogskloof Trail Run, an extreme mountain marathon in the QUANTUM Country Classics Series, proved the perfect arena in which ...
Drive the Cape Flower Route, West Coast and Namaqualand
The wild flowers of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand, in South Africa, are regarded as a botanical wonderland. Tourists ...
Self Drive the Cape Flower Route, West Coast and Namaqualand
The Cape Wild Flowers are one of the natural wonders of the world. The arid areas of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand are ...
Namaqua Coastline Birding
A dramatic 4x4 trail along the West Coast in the Namaqua National Park offers abundant birdlife...
Caught between space & time
It's that cold town with the big telescope, a mere speck in the vast Karoo landscape. Are stargazing and the promise of snow ...
Drifting in the desert
Fly fishing along the banks of the Orange River below the Augrabies Waterfall.
Year in the Wild - Roughing it in the Richtersveld
In the fourth article in a series on his Year in the Wild expedition, taking in 31 South African nature reserves, Scott Ramsay ...
Welcome to Sutherland
Sutherland's environment and history make it one of SA's more interesting dorps. And then, of course, it's the home SALT ...
Northern Cape Escape Routes
It's late summer in the Northern Cape and there's not a spring daisy in sight. But that doesn't mean that this great province ...
San Info Centre, Andriesville, Askham, Northern Cape
Buy San arts and crafts or collect a San guide for a guided walking tour - a special and unique South African cultural experience
Transkaroo Adventures, Noupoort, Upper Karoo, Northern Cape
Transkaroo Adventures Farm near Noupoort offers 4x4, MTB, horse & hiking trails on a large working farm in the heart of the Karoo
Karoo Gariep Conservancy, Northern Cape
Hiking, horse trails, MTB, fishing and birding are on offer at the Karoo Gariep Conservancy near Hanover - home of the Karoo Hippo
Fly De Aar, De Aar, Northern Cape Karoo
Fly De Aar is an accredited paragliding school offering a 10 day course inclusive of accommodation, in the clear blue Karoo skies
Richtersveld World Heritage Site, Northern Cape
The Richtersveld World Heritage Site protects a unique landscape, biome and people. Visit the WHS in your 4x4 and meet the Nama
Khamkirri Adventures and Reserve, Kakamas, Northern Cape
The Khamkirri Nature Reserve offers many outdoors and adventure activities from white-water rafting to fly-fishing to 4x4 trails
Riemvasmaak 4x4 Trails, Northern Cape
Riemvasmaak offers 3 challenging offroad trails which traverse stark rocky volcanic terrain, dunes and interesting natural areas
My great Nossob Adventure
To walk and camp in the wild is to discover the magic of the Kgalagadi. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has many rewards for ...
Diamond Coast History and Heritage at Port Nolloth
Quaint Port Nolloth museums display the history, diamond mining & natural heritage of Port Nolloth and Namaqualand's Diamond Coast
Goegap Nature Reserve, Springbok, Namaqualand
Goegap Nature Reserve offers 15000ha of spring wildflower profusion, bat eared foxes and other small game, eagles and quiver trees
The Diamond Coast Hiking Trail, Koingnaas - Kleinzee
The 3 day Diamond Coast Hiking Trail opens up a pristine area of the north western coastline previously inaccessible to the public
Meet Meerkats at the Kuruman River Reserve, Northern Cape
The Kalahari Meerkat Project is not open to the general public - but day visitors are allowed from two local guest establishments
William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley
The William Humphreys Art Gallery is one of South Africa's most famous art museums, and includes numerous S. African collections
Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, Nieuwoudtville
The Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve has unique flora and fauna, deep ravines, rock art, pools, waterfalls and great hiking trials
Hiking Trails at Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, Niewoudtville
Two 4 -5 day hiking trails beckon the serious hiker in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve just outside Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape
!Xerry Wilderness Hiking Trail, Kgalagadi
The !Xerry Wilderness Trail is a guided walking camp over 2 days and 2 nights near Nossob in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Stargazing at Sterland Farm, Sutherland, Northern Cape Karoo
Take Tour of the Milky Way at the Sterland Farm just outside Sutherland. Stars to Midnight is held once a month on New Moon
Sutherland Observatory and SALT, Northern Cape Karoo
The most powerful telescope in the Southern Hemisphere collects light from the dazzling Milky Way. Observatory tours are offered
Mount Carmel and Boesmansgat, Danielskuil, Northern Cape
Visit the incredibly deep Boesmansgat, hike, take a photographic safari or a hunting safari at Mount Carmel farm south of Kuruman
The Wonderwerk Cave, Kuruman, Northern Cape
One of the most important archeological sites in Southern Africa offers visitors an insight into human lifestyles over millenia
Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, Northern Cape
Conservation, research and guest hospitality is taken very seriously at the 100 000ha Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve near Kuruman
Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve, Northern Cape
Just 35km south of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve offers vehicle and foot safaris on the red dunes
Walking Tours of Kimberley - the Kimberley Meander
Enjoy the attractions, culture, stories, ghosts & history of Kimberley on the various walking tours offered by Kimberley Meander
Buy Kimberley SA Polished Diamonds in Kimberley
Kimberley SA Polished Diamonds are a very limited selection of less than 2% of the recovered yield from Kimberley's tailing dumps
Kimberley Ghost Tours - the Ghost Trail, Kimberley
There are 158 'verified' haunted homes, buildings, rooms and sites in Kimberley. The night-time Ghost Trail offers ghostly history
Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Center, Kimberley
At the Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre near Kimberley, is an amazing collection of Khoisan rock engravings on their original site.
The Big Hole and the Kimberley Mine Museum, Kimberley
The Kimberly Big Hole Complex and Mine Museum includes tours underground, exhibits and the largest diamond display in the world.
Klipspringer Hiking Trail, Augrabies National Park
The 3 day Klipspringer Hiking Trail through the Augrabies National Park is rated moderate to difficult, and is hot but beautiful
Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
The Richtersveld offers unique mountain desert biome, 'half-men' trees, life giving mists, and an incredible endemic biodiversity
Mokala National Park, Kimberley, Northern Cape
The Tourism award-winning Mokala National Park near Kimberley is home to highly endangered Roan Antelope, and Black & White Rhino
Witsand Nature Reserve, Kalahari, Northern Cape
Famous for its 'Roaring Dunes', the Witsand Nature Reserve offers outdoor activities in a desert paradise in the N. Cape Kalahari
De Beers Diamond Coast 4x4 Tours, Northern Cape Coast
De Beers offers 2 half day THETA guided 4x4 Tours into the beautiful, wild and publicly restricted Diamond Coast around Kleinzee
Riemvasmaak Community Conservancy and Hot Springs
The 74000ha Riemvasmaak Community Conservancy offers outdoors activities, chalets, 4X4, hikes and hot springs near Augrabies Falls
Canoeing and River Rafting on the Orange River, Upington
Swift Adventures offer 3-5 hour river rafting trails in inflatable 2 person canoes. Lots of swift, lazy paddling and gentle rapids
Sakkie se Arkie Orange River Cruises, Upington
Sakkie se Arkie offers 2 hour sunset cruises and booze cruises along the Orange River. Toast the sleep of a blood red Kalahari sun
The Eye of Kuruman
The Eye of Kuruman is an oasis in the middle of the Kalahari that waters Kuruman and provides a cool lush paradise in Kuruman town
Kalahari Raptor Rehabilitation Centre, Kuruman
The Kalahari Raptor Rehabilitation Centre in Kuruman rehabilitates injured Raptors and also runs a Cape Vulture breeding programme
Meet the Bushmen of the Kalahari, Kgalagadi National Park
Meet the Komani San in the Kgalagadi National Park, stay with them, learn their wisdom and way of life and depart forever changed
Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
The 3.6million ha Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park offers vastness, 4x4 trails, dunes, gemsbok, black-maned lions & raptors
Orange River Rafting with Liquid360 Adventures, Kakamas
Liquid360 Adventures offers river rafting adventures along the Orange River, taking advantage of spectacular scenery and geology
Farm Wines and 'Plaas' Culture at Die Mas van Kakamas
Die Mas van Kakamas is a farm & vineyard with own deli that offers wine, brandy & coke, braaivleis, boerewors, farm tours...& ice
Orange River Wines, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape
Imbibe the spirit of the ancient Southern Kalahari and the great Orange River that gives it life and supports over 780 vineyards
White Water Rafting on the Orange River, Augrabies
The Augrabies Rush white water river rafting experience is a raft of an 8km stretch of the Orange River to the Augrabies Falls
Felix Unite Orange River Trips
Felix Unite offer various canoe trails along the great Orange River as it flows through the magnificent Northern Cape Richtersveld
Ramino Guest Farm, Eastern Cape - near Hanover
Ramino Guest Farm is located in the Karoo Heartland on the border between the Eastern and Northern Cape Karoo, near Hanover
Gariep Dam, Xhariep, The Free State
South Africa's largest dam, the Gariep Dam is a water and aerial sports mecca that lies across Eastern Cape and Free State border
The Mountain Desert 4x4 Trail, Springbok, Northern Cape
The Mountain Desert Tour is an off-road experience with a difference. The trail itself is quite gentle and carves its way ...
Papkuilsfontein 4x4 Trail, Niewoudtville, Northern Cape
The Papkuilsfontein trail carves its way through the breathtaking scenery of the Bokveldsberg. The sheer drops at the edge of ...
Loch Maree 4x4 Trail, Askham, Northern Cape
Loch Maree offers two trails, a 50 km self-drive trail and a 100km guided trail. The shorter option is predominately on sand ...
Kalahari Seekoeibaard 4x4 Sand Route, Groblershoop
On Transboegoe Farm, which borders Kalahari Witsand Nature Reserve, there's a 4x4er's paradise. With more than 100 km of off-road
Birding Routes in South Africa - Tankwa Karoo
The remote, arid and stony Tankwa Karoo offers a birding list of 174 species, of which 18 are endemics. The spectacular scenery ..
Tankwa Karoo Birding Route
A biodiversity hotspot, the remote, arid and stony Tankwa Karoo offers a birding list of 174 species, of which 18 are endemics.
Camping at Groen Spoeg, Namqua National Park, Namaqualand
Groen Spoeg is a wilderness camping experience second-to-none in the Namaqua National Park, one of the wildest places...
An excellent year
Nieuwoudtville, the 'bulb capital of the world,' is expecting a blooming good floral display this season
A shimmering beauty
For decades the Tankwa Karoo National Park south of Calvinia was more or less off-limits to visitors while the veld was given ...
Flower Route Best Spots - Northern Cape
In August and September, the wildflower displays on the Cape West Coast and the Northern Cape are considered to be among the ...
Sishen Golf Club, Kathu, Northern Cape
Sishen Golf Course, in the remote town of Kathu, Northern Cape, is situated in a truly unique setting - the course winds its ...
Tankwa Karoo National Park, Northern Cape
The Tankwa Karoo National Park protects one of the most beautiful parts of the unique Tankwa Karoo in South Africa.
Silver Sands Hiking Trail, Namaqualand
Wander through the edge of the cold Atlantic and meander through misty dunes in the Namaqua National Park.
Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand
Namqualand is the richest bulb flora region in the world. Found in Northern Cape, South Africa, it is a magnet for flower lovers.
Birding in Goegap Nature Reserve, Springbok, Namaqualand
Goegap Nature Reserve in the Namaqualand becomes a riot of flowers from August to October, attracting many opportunistic species
Richtersveld Birding Route, Namaqualand
On the shores of the Orange River on BirdLife South Africa's Richtersveld Birding Route live a myriad of spectacular birds.
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
On the border of South Africa and Namibia is a transfrontier park that could be mistaken for the end of the world.
The Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape
The Augrabies Falls National park covers a large area of land on both banks of the Orange River, completely surrounding the falls.
The Hantam National Botanical Garden
The Hantam National Botanical Floral Garden at Nieuwoudtville is South Africa's ninth national botanical garden famed for the ...
Nieuwoudtville Falls, Hantam Karoo, Northern Cape
Just north of Nieuwoudtville, the Doring River drops some hundred metres into a deep rock pool. This is pleasant spot to enjoy ...
The Niewoudtville Birding Route
The Niewoudtville Birding Route is a favourite on BirdLife South Africa's birding list as the area is famous for its wild flowers.
Birding in the Succulent Karoo
Endless fields of orange and yellow Namaqualand daisies, gazanias and pale blue or purple dainty flowers had brought us, like ...
Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
On the border of South Africa and Namibia is a park that could be mistaken for the end of the world...
Goegap Birding
The heat was already starting to put a shimmering haze onto the horizon and it was only nine in the morning....
Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
The vast, silent Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, declared in 1990, is one of the last conservation areas of this scale in the world....
