Karoo Highlands Route
Main centres: Carnarvon, Williston, Fraserburg, Loxton, Vorsburg and Victoria West
Region: Colloquially known as the Karoo Highlands
Ever yearned for a space so vast that…
Routes to explore
Kalahari Red Dune Route
Main centres: Upington, Askham, Reinfontein
Region: Colloquially known as the Kalahari
This area of the Northern Cape province is truly the heart of the Kalahari. Here…
The Cape to Namibia Route
Main Centres: Garies, Kamieskroon, Springbok, Okiep, Nababeep, Carolusberg, Steinkopf and Vioolsdrift
The Cape to Namibia Route stretches along the N7 through the Northern Cape province before meandering away…
Quiver Tree Route
The Quiver Tree Route highlights some of the attractions that can be found along the stretch of the Orange River, including activities, accommodation, restaurants and sightseeing.
Richtersveld Route
Main centres: Port Nolloth, Steinkopf, Eksteensfontein, Sendelingsdrift
Region: Colloquially known as the Richtersveld
The Richtersveld is a mountainous desert situated in the north-west corner of South…
Namakwa Coastal Route
Main centres: Hondeklip Bay, Koingnaas, Noup, Kleinzee, Groenriviermond
Region: Colloquially known as Namaqualand
In spring, hordes of tourists flock to what is colloquially known as Namaqualand.…
Popular things to do in the Northern Cape
San (Bushmen)
The San (Bushmen) people are found in the Northern Cape in South Africa and parts of Botswana, Namibia and even southern Angola. They are one of 14 known remaining “ancestral population c…
Paddling Down the Orange river
Float, paddle, drift, raft and navigate the Orange River, through the arid and strikingly beautiful Richtersveld. Blue skies, warm weather and lapping water make for an allround spectacular outdoor experience…
Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Four star luxury tented accommodation, game viewing by helicopter, quad bike or vehicle. Outstanding cuisine and all round excellent Kalahari bushveld experience.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The king of beasts flops down on the top of a sand dune, the dry desert wind ruffling his dark mane as he surveys the sprawling plain dotted with thorn…
Floral Kingdoms
There are an estimated 5 400 plant species in the Northern Cape that occur in six large biomes: the Nama Karoo Biome, Succulent Karoo Biome, Savanna Biome, Grassland Biome, Fynbos Biome…
Augrabies Canoe Trails
1-4 Day Canoe Safaris down the Orange River.
Mission Stations
The early missionaries who travelled to the interior became adventurers in their own right. Not only did one require a considerable amount of courage and faith, but an immense will…
Spitskop Nature Reserve
This small nature reserve was named after the rocky protrusion that is the Spitskop granite kopppie outside of Upington. As small as it is, this reserve boasts large herds springbuck…
Donkey Cart Rides
The donkey cart is a traditional mode of transport in these parts and although there are many modern vehicles on the roads of the Northern Cape, some of the population…
