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Kalahari Destinations and Attractions: The Kalahari desert is part of the huge sand basin that reaches from the Orange River up to Angola in the west to Namibia and in the east to Zimbabwe. The sand masses were created by the erosion of soft stone formations. The wind shaped the sand ridges, which are so typical of the landscape in the Kalahari. Only in recent geological history (10 to 20,000 years ago) were the dunes stabilised through vegetation. Unlike the dunes of the Namib Desert, those of the Kalahari are stable and not wandering.
KALAHARI DESTINATIONS
Kuruman
McCarthys Rest
Postmasburg
KALAHARI ATTRACTIONS
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Witsand Nature Reserve
Kgalagadi Transfontier Park
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THE KALAHARI - DESTINATIONS

In 1826, Robert Moffatt of the London Missionary Society established his famous mission station near the spring known as the "Eye" of Kuruman. One of the most remarkable springs in South Africa, the water rises in a dolomite cave and gushes from the rock into a crystal-clear pool ... more » Kuruman Info
McCarthy’s Rest lies snug up against the border with Botswana, just outside the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - its name something of a misnomer, for, whilst it is a border post, there is no town here called McCarthy’s Rest. Instead there is a group of game farms in the most isolated corner of the ... more » McCarthys Rest Info

POSTMASBURG

This attractive town has a central dam surrounded by lush green parklands and sparkling fountains. It serves a mining district producing managanese, asbestos and diamonds. At Gatkoppies, five kilometres north-east of town, archaeological findings have revealed evidence of mining activity dating from 700 AD.
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THE KALAHARI - ATTRACTIONS

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve: Surrounding the rugged Koranneberg Mountains in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve covers 1000km2 (100 000 ha) of land on the edge of the mysterious desert wilderness that is the Kalahari. In the Kalahari, the thornveld and ... Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Witsand Nature Reserve

Witsand Nature Reserve: The Witsand (White Sands) Nature Reserve is a 2500 ha island of brilliant white sands surrounded by a sea of regular Red Kalahari sand, situated some 70km south-west of Postmasburg. Also known as 'Brulsand' or the Roaring Sands because any ... Witsand Nature Reserve

Kalahari National Park / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park stretching into Botswana comprises two million-hectares of sparsely vegetated, red sand dunes and dry riverbeds. Honey Badger, Pangolin and Bat-eared Fox are some of the park specials, but the predators ... more » Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Northern Cape 4x4 Trails

Northern Cape 4x4 Trails : The 4x4 trails in the Northern Cape guarantee you of an exhilarating experience that you will never forget. The Banksgate 4x4 trail in Sutherland covers the heart of the magnificent Nuweveld Mountain Range in the Karoo. It boasts 6 trails which vary in distances between 10 and ... More »

Northern Cape Hiking Trails

Northern Cape Hiking Trails : The Northern Cape is South Africa’s biggest province. It is magnificently beautiful and is noted for its San rock art, diamond diggings, 4X4 safaris and the vast 38 000 sq. km Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park which is home to large herds of antelope and the Kalahari lion. The Northern Cape is ... More »

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