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Northern Cape body joins calls for safe alcohol consumption and water saving

Northern Cape Tourism Authority board chairperson Collin Fortune has called on visitors, tourism industry players and government departments to join hands in taking on two major challenges for the province:…

Four things calling you this Heritage Month in the Northern Cape

Visitors never run out of things to explore in the Northern Cape. As we continue to celebrate Heritage Month in South Africa, we have a few things for you…

Top picnic spots in the Northern Cape

Choosing the right location for your picnic adds to the overall experience; and the Northern Cape province boasts some of the best picnic spots around. With the advent of spring,…

Discover Sutherland, South Africa’s top stargazing destination

Sutherland in the Northern Cape is known for its clear night skies, and for its quiet summer evenings and snowy winter nights. Above all, it is the astronomical heart of…

Northern Cape to host groundbreaking renewable-energy conference

The Northern Cape, along with key national government departments and independent power producers, are set to host the 2018 Renewable Energy Conference (REC) on 23 and 24 August in De Aar. The theme…

Hakskeen Pan plays host to motorcyclist’s world record attempt for charity

In August, the previous holder of the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance driven on a motorcycle by an individual in 24 hours, South African biker Matthew McKelvey, once again…

Explore the spring flowers of Namaqualand

The season of blooms is upon us once again and the wildflowers of Namaqualand have started turning parts of the Northern Cape into a natural wonderland.

How to have an adventure with kids on safari

The Northern Cape is home to six national parks, each offering distinctive adventures and experiences. With spring almost upon us, it’s a good time to start thinking about fun a…

Ecotourism and sustainable tourism in the Northern Cape

Ecotourism and sustainable tourism can expand a country’s tourism offerings and help contribute to the economy. Sustainable tourism promotes tourism that has a low environmental impact, and explores ways o…

MeerKAT radio telescope to boost Northern Cape tourism

Deputy President David Mabuza and Minister of Science and Technology Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane recently launched the MeerKAT radio telescope in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.

Call for submissions for 9th Apollo Annual Film Festival

The 9th Apollo Annual Film Festival will run from 3 to 6 October 2018 in Victoria West in the Northern Cape. The small, well-established film festival showcases South African documentaries, feature and…

Bringing bike tourism to the Northern Cape

Social enterprise Open Africa and mountain-biking events organiser EcoBound are collaborating on the exciting Bikamino project, with a view to using the concept of “bikepacking” (off-road cycle touring) as a cat…

AfrikaBurn goes on Northern Cape road trip to ‘find the friends we’re yet to meet’

The AfrikaBurn festival has grown over the years and found its place on the calendars of many enthusiasts across South Africa (and the world). It's become a special event at…

Namaqua flower camps

Following the winter rains, a new flower season begins in Namaqualand around August, transforming the Northern Cape into a colourful floral terrain.

Five ideas for your Northern Cape exploration this school holiday

The winter school holidays are here and children everywhere will be clamouring to be entertained. Stave off the "I'm bored" refrain – and explore the Northern Cape at the same time – wit…

Kimberley – ideal for a winter family getaway

From diamond-mine tours, to amazing crafts, outdoor adventures and historical excursions, Kimberley is an ideal destination for a family vacation.

Explore the Northern Cape’s wine routes this winter

South Africa is famous for its spectacular wine estates and award-winning wines, but you don’t have to stick to the more traditional wine-growing areas of the Western Cape to e…

Focus on Port Nolloth's Maritime Economy

Port Nolloth, located on the north-western coast of South Africa, is a historic harbour and mining town.

The Karoo can create a lifetime of memories

Vast, open landscapes dotted with hills, or koppies, with characteristic flat tops. Arid veld and cloudless blue skies. Burning heat in summer. Icy nights in winter. Small-town…

Tourism plays vital role in Northern Cape’s growing economy

The tourism sector contributed 2.9% to South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016, according to Statistics South Africa’s annual Tourism Satellite Account for South Africa report.

Visit the Kimberley Mine Museum

South Africa’s biggest province, the Northern Cape, is home to the Kimberley Mine Museum, an open-air venue that showcases the Victorian era of the 19th century and the c…

Things to do in the Northern Cape this long weekend

The long weekend is upon us – make the most of it by spending time with family and friends at one of these upcoming events ...

The Northern Cape in pictures

A picture, they say, is worth a thousand words. And we have to agree when looking at ones taken of the landscapes of the Northern Cape.

New tourism business development programme for the Northern Cape

In a bid to expand the industry, the Northern Cape has launched a new Tourism Business Incubator, aiming to help develop local small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs).