The Northern Cape: a wine, brandy and beer lover’s unexpected paradise

The Northern Cape may be famous for its endless desertscapes and its annual wildflower displays in Namaqualand, but many people may not be aware that this province is also home…
The best Instagram pics of the Northern Cape this year … so far

The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest and least populated province. It is also home to two World Heritage Sites, an astronomical observatory and the annual wildflower blooms that m…
Pulse-racing Northern Cape events to rev up your senses

The first half of the year has gone by with lightning speed and for the second part of 2019, we’ve compiled a selection of fascinating, not-to-be-missed adventure sports activities you c…
Enjoy the outdoors in these Northern Cape parks and reserves this winter

Time sure has been flying by. We’re already halfway through 2019 and hope that the first six months of the year are off to a good start for you and y…
Escape to an oasis of tranquility at these Kimberley hidden gems

Kimberley may be known as the city of diamonds, but in and around this historic town are many other attractions that can cater to every traveller’s needs. From visiting m…
The Quiver Tree Route: an itinerary for your next family holiday

Spending some quality time with your family in the Northern Cape? Here’s a short itinerary for one of the province’s six official tourism routes, the Quiver Tree Route, whi…
Experience winter wonders in the province of extremes

Sift through the shipwrecks on the Cape to Namibia Route, listen to the ghost tales of Kimberley, track the gemsbok of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, or simply stoep-sit…
The Kalahari Red Dune Route: an itinerary for the bleisure traveller

So you’re on a business trip in Upington and you think there’s nothing to do in the area other than work? Think again (and quickly postpone that flight bac…
Kalahari Red Dune Route: an itinerary for your next family holiday

“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.” – Thomas Berry, The Dream of the Earth. What better p…
Quiver Tree Route: food, wine and all things fine

On one side there’s a barren, almost moon-like landscape; on the other, luscious green vineyards. A short drive away you find a roaring waterfall tumbling almost 60m into a r…