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NORTHERN UKHAHLAMBA REGION
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The North-Eastern Region, Eastern
Cape: The northern Ukhahlamba district, dominated by the mighty Drakensberg
Mountains, is bordered by Lesotho to the north-east and by Limpopo to the
north-west and forms a border with the Free State. The district is dominated by the
Drakensberg Mountains. The highlights of the region are the the Gariep Dam
and the Southern Drakensberg mountains.
The northern Ukhahlamba region comprises many largely untapped resources, such as recently
discovered prehistoric fossils, over 500km of Wild Trout fishing, snow skiing, hiking
trails, hunting game reserves, San Rock Art and engravings and a wealth of historical
artifacts. Principle towns in the northern Ukhahlamba region are are Aliwal North,
Burgersdorp, Barkly East, Maclear and Mount Fletcher. |
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NORTHERN REGION DESTINATIONS
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  Aliwal North is a small, largely unknown town - aside from its two hot
mineral springs that have extremely high concentrations of minerals and gases and formed
part of the reason for the town’s development. That and the fact that the town lies
right on a strategic ford on the Orange River, probably the main ... more » Aliwal North
Info |
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 In winter, skiers gravitate to this town in the Witteberg Range known as the
Switzerland of South Africa. The mountains are generally snow-capped in winter. In summer,
wild river trout fishing and still water fly fishing are popular. There are a number of
large caves in the vicinity, featuring excellent Bushman paintings ...more » Barkly East |
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 Lady Grey: The little Victorian-style village of Lady Grey
lies surrounded by the Witteberg Mountains, 50 kilometres from Aliwal
North on the R58 to Barkly East. You’d be forgiven, if you initially intended
staying only a couple of nights in Lady Grey, for staying a whole lot longer. The
peaceful, almost ... more » Lady Grey Info |
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 The tranquil little village of Rhodes attracts a
regular influx of ski-enthusiasts in winter when the slopes of Ben MacDhui (3 000 m high)
are shrouded with snow. Instructors, handle tows and skis are available. The surrounding
district, with its clear mountain streams, is popular among fly fisherman ... more » Rhodes Info |
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 Just outside the town of Tarkastad rest two distinct flat-topped hills,
aptly named Martha and Mary - they sit like two heavy women on a stoep, weary from a
day’s hard work awaiting the return of men from the fields and indeed, the first
farmers settled here in 1795, hence the existence of old watermills, inns and ... more » Tarkastad Info |
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NORTHERN REGION ATTRACTIONS
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 Tiffindell Ski Resort: Tiffindell’s
pioneering efforts in 1993 led to Southern Africa’s only ski resort being established
on the slopes of the highest mountain in the Cape - Ben Mc Dhui, at 3001m (on the Lesotho
& South African border). The resort is constantly expanding and is a popular winter
holiday venue ... Tiffindell Ski Resort |
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 Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve:
Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve invites you to pamper your soul in 8000 hectares of the
most beautiful scenery in Africa. A proud heritage of being awarded several conservation
awards through the reserves history, ensures the survival of endemic bird and game ...more
Lammergeier |
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 This is a unique production on the African Continent and one of the many
highlight on the annual calendar of the Lady Grey Arts Academy. The Lady Grey Passion Play
includes a cast of 132 speaking characters as well as a chorus, choir, troupe of dancers
and live visual artists, and is ... more Lady Grey
Passion Play |
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| Aliwal North is famous for its Hot springs. The spa has large thermal pools,
including two for children, as well as saunas, a gym and a treatment block with amenities
for invalids. Water sports are popular on the Island where 27 waterfowl species have been
recorded. East of Aliwal North is the Buffelspruit Nature Reserve. |
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