Blog - Routes

The Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province, ranges through a variety of breathtaking landscapes, recognizable landmarks, and incredible photo opportunities. From the breezy, inhabited West Coast, to the lush Nama-Karoo…

Have you considered the Northern Cape as a destination for the upcoming Easter holidays? Think adventure, camping, road-tripping, historical sites and luxury game lodges. You are spoilt for choice when…

The mighty Orange River, which runs through the Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape, recorded 120 cubic metres per second (cumec) this week at the weir 25km downstream of…

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…

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…

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…

Did a German torpedo really end the life of the Piratiny, a Brazilian steamship that ran aground in 1943, 32km north of the Northern Cape coastal town of Hondeklip…

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 wildflower blooms that m…

The Northern Cape has a fascinating new heritage route, covering everything from a famous archaeological site and historic towns to amazing architecture and a vast nature reserve known for its…

The word Namaqualand usually conjures up images of carpets of flowers that cover parts of the province of extremes in spring.

Vast expanses of rugged terrain and fascinating cultural heritage sites and relics make the Karoo Highlands Route a great spot to relax, recharge and reflect.

There’s another long weekend coming up, at the end of this month. Why not make the most of it and explore the Northern Cape’s Quiver Tree Route? Whether you…