Go! Ghaap Route
Main centres: Postmasburg, Griquatown, Campbell, Olifantshoek, Dibeng (Deben), Kathu, Daniȅlskuil, Kuruman
Region: Colloquially known as the Ghaap Route, it is located in what was formerly …
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…
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 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…
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.…
Karoo Oasis Route
Main centres: Warrenton, Kimberley, Hopetown, Britstown and Victoria West along the N12
Region: Colloquially known as the Karoo
This route offers the traveller an attractive balance…
Quiver Tree Route
Main centres: The route takes the traveller into one of the most interesting and beautiful areas of South Africa’s Northern Cape province and embraces the towns and s…
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…
Popular things to do in the Northern Cape
Family Mountain Biking
Bring your bikes and cycle the trails in the Augrabies National Park. Kids will love splashing through the shallow water that runs over the causeways. The whole family can appreciate…
Akkerendam Nature Reserve
Situated two kilometers outside of Calvinia, this gem of a nature reserve protects the fragile fauna of the Hantam Karoo region, which comprises of succulent Karoo scrub, Mountain Renosterveld and…
Mokala National Park
Dominated by the beautiful and distinct camel thorn tree from which the park derives its name, Mokala (Setswana for Camel Thorn Tree) is a breeding centre for disease free buffalo…
The Vaalharts Valley
This beautiful yet little known valley is only one hour’s drive north of Kimberley. The surrounds are like a breath of fresh air with the lush green farmlands highlighted f…
Vanderkloof Dam
This, the second biggest dam with the highest dam wall in South Africa, is also a holiday resort. When the dam is full, it stretches a 100km long and is…
“Matjiehuis” Nama Huts
Within the folds and valleys of the Richtersveld mountain desert you can still find traditional Nama hut building taking place. Local men and women co-labour in the construction of these…
Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate
Located on the Quiver Tree Route, Bezalel Wine and Brandy Estate is an undiscovered gem in the lower Orange River valley of the Northern Cape.
Augrabies Xstream Swiftwater T
Learn how to kayak the rapids of the Orange River in a tupperware kayak or fibreglass canoe.
Khoisan Rock Art
Not confined to the limits of a single atr gallery, Khoisan Rockart can be found scattered throughout the Karoo.
