Green Kalahari
The Green Kalahari is so named for the belt of irrigated green that surrounds the Orange River as it flows west-north-west through this lower section of the Kalahari thirstland toward the Namibian border and the Richtersveld area of Namaqualand.
Once the home of San Bushmen, Nama and Koranna, the southern section of the Green Kalahari is now one of South Africa’s ‘fruit-baskets’ – producing table grapes, raisins, sultanas and excellent dessert wines. Other crops grown in...
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...
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 ...
Drifting in the desert
Fly fishing along the banks of the Orange River below the Augrabies Waterfall.
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
