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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.
NORTHERN UKHAHLAMBA DESTINATIONS
Aliwal North • Burgersdorp
Barkly East • Maclear
Rhodes • Mount Fletcher
Lady Grey
Tarkastad
NORTHERN UKHAHLAMBA ATTRACTIONS
Tiffindell Ski Resort
Aliwal North Hot Springs
Anglo-Boer War Garden of Remembrance
Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve
Lady Grey Passion Play
Tiffindel Ski Resort
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NORTHERN REGION DESTINATIONS

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
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
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
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
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

TIFFINDELL SKI RESORT Tiffindell Accommodation
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
LAMMERGEIER PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE Eastern Cape Game Reserves
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
THE LADY GREY PASSION PLAY Eastern Cape Events
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
ALIWAL NORTH HOT SPRINGS Accommodation in Aliwal North
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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