Colesberg: more than just a halfway rest stop
This year, Colesberg celebrates 190 years of formal existence – making it one of the oldest towns in the Northern Cape. Many of us know it as a midway stopover on the N…
Get set to explore our heritage on the Go Ghaap! Route
The Go Ghaap! Route is one of eight main Northern Cape tourism routes, with quirky small towns that have fascinating histories while also boasting amazing architecture and a number of…
The stories behind quirky Northern Cape town names
Afrikaans is a colourful and descriptive language, and is the most-spoken tongue in the Northern Cape. As a result, many places have names ranging from the quirky and amusing to…
Eight road trips through the Northern Cape to try out this summer
This summer, make the festive season all about fresh air and freedom – go on a road trip through the Northern Cape. There’s at least eight different routes to traverse, spa…
Northern Cape tourism jewels do us proud at the Lilizelas
The Northern Cape is beaming with pride after three of our exceptional tourism offerings were deservedly crowned national winners in their categories at the 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards.
When your bucket list takes you to the Northern Cape
What South Africa’s largest but least populous province lacks in urban infrastructure, it more than makes up for in natural beauty, history and culture. Here’s one avid traveller's pic…
The Richtersveld, nature's place of miracle and wonder
At night, cold sea air tumbles over the Richtersveld, bringing with it just enough moisture to keep plants and animals alive. There is very little rain.
Ten tips to attract millennial travellers
Millennials – or the desirable Generation Y. Every brand on the planet is trying to figure out what they want so they can tap into their adventurous spirit and capture a c…
Inside the short-lived Republic of Klipdrift
Did you know that, almost 150 years ago, a tiny republic was declared in the Karoo, near Kimberley?
The Republic of Klipdrift was born when a group of diamond prospectors led…
Unlocking the Karoo’s corbelled mystery
No one knows when the first corbelled house appeared in the Karoo. It’s easy to see why they did, though.
Ten fast facts about Upington this Heritage Month
The national spotlight will fall on Upington on 24 September 2019, as the official host city for this year’s Heritage Day celebrations. This honour comes in the same week as World T…
The Karoo Oasis Route: adding extra sparkle to the Northern Cape’s offering
Did you know that the first authenticated diamond that triggered the 19th-century diamond rush in the Northern Cape wasn’t found in Kimberley, as popular legend has it, but in H…
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