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Grab your board! Kimberley does us proud as SA’s Olympic skateboarding hub

Whether you’re an ace at flipping, carving, grinding and sliding – or you simply love watching skateboarders perform their gravity-defying tricks – the place to experience all the action is Kimberley, which…

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&n…

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…

Let’s promote cleaner tourism destinations in the Northern Cape

The world we live in is deteriorating day by day. Global warming, ozone depletion, poor waste management and pollution are the major causes of this impending disaster and, unless…

There’s more to Kimberley than the Big Hole

Whenever Kimberley is mentioned, diamonds and the Big Hole come to mind. However, this history-rich city has a lot of hidden gems to offer visitors to the province of extremes.

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…

No such thing as too much pink at Die Pienk Padstal

Too much pink? There’s no such thing at Die Pienk Padstal (which is Afrikaans for The Pink Farm Stall). This quirky farm stall, which is situated on the Northern C…

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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 Northern Cape’s got talent: a look at artist Temba Masala’s papier mâché creations

A lot of patience, an eye for detail, tremendous talent, practised skill and a love for what one does. That’s what it takes to create the pieces of art t…

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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…

Statue Of A Donkey Harnessed To A Small Water Wheel As An Ode To The Animal’S Hard Work During The Early Development Of The Area

It’s (not) all about the donkey at Upington’s Kalahari-Oranje Museum

Many people refer to it as the “donkey museum”, but Upington’s Kalahari-Oranje Museum in Schröder Street is much more than that; it gives one insight into the history of the…

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. W…

Introducing the Kgalagadi’s new international dark sky sanctuary: !Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park

The !Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park, the ancestral home of the ǂKhomani San and Mier communities, has just been declared an international dark sky sanctuary, recognising its value as one …

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…

Kalahari Red Dune Route: a medley of colour

Billions of grains of sand, fine and deep red in colour, dotted with light-green and yellow shrubs, forming one dune after the other as far as the eye can see …

Kalahari Trails meerkat project – everybody say ‘Aaah!’

“When you get a psychologically and physically abused animal, rehabilitate it, get it back into a group and ready to leave, it’s heartbreaking – especially the ones I fed with a syr…

Galeshewe, Kimberley's fascinating township

Visit Galeshewe, Kimberley’s oldest township, and you’ll discover friendly people, historic buildings and a rich history, including stories aplenty about the early days of diamond mining and resistance to …

Five events to fire you up in the Northern Cape this winter

The Northern Cape province is always packed with events and activities that tourists and adventurers can look forward to all year long.

Come and host your event or conference in the Northern Cape

The Northern Cape Tourism Authority had a busy and productive time at Meetings Africa 2019, showcasing the province's range of offerings as a prime business events destination.

The most ‘instagrammable’ places to visit in the Northern Cape in 2019

Northern Cape attractions such as the Augrabies Falls National Park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the Richtersveld and the Namaqualand in spring have been named among South Africa's 50 most “instagrammable” places.

Luxury accommodation stays in the Northern Cape

The Northern Cape is known for its legendary national parks, private game reserves and outdoor adventures suited to all types of travellers. Here we take a look at some of…

Fire safety in the wild

Drought still persists in large parts of the Northern Cape, dam levels have dropped alarmingly, and grazing for wildlife and livestock has been affected.