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THE KALAHARI
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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. |
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THE KALAHARI - DESTINATIONS
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  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 |
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 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 |
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POSTMASBURG |
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 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
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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve |
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 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 |
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Witsand Nature Reserve |
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 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 |
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Kalahari National Park / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park |
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 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 |
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Northern
Cape 4x4 Trails |
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 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
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Northern
Cape Hiking Trails |
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 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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