Things To Do in the Northern Cape
The mostly desert and semi-desert region that lies south of the Orange River has, contrary to expectations, some of the most incredible landscapes, a history rich in San rock engravings, Namaqualand daisies in spring, gloriously clear skies, starry nights and the Richtersveld National Park among its claims. When travelling in the Northern Cape, visit Kimberley’s Big Hole, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; go rafting on the Orange River, see the daisies or visit the Augrabies Falls National Park where moon rock, potholes and echo corner are apt names for beautiful places. And don’t miss the oddly shaped quiver trees in Springbok or the Orange River Wine cellars co-op in Upington.
Northern Cape Things To Do
Featured Things To Do in the Northern Cape

Wine Tour at Orange River Wine Cellars
Where: Upington
How much (per person): On Request
Our wines are renowned for their healthy colours and distinctive aromatic and flavour properties, all of which are inherited from the prevai ... more information

Kalahari-Oranje Museum
Where: Upington
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Museum is housed in the buildings erected by the Reverend Schröder in 1875 as a church and mission station. Domestic items dating from t ... more information

Breakfast at Arabesque Coffee Shop
Where: Upington
How much (per person): R1 to R100
Arabesque Coffee Shop offer’s a unique atmosphere where customers can relax and enjoy a mouth watering breakfast, dinner and freshly baked s ... more information

Fly-fish on the Orange River
Where: Richtersveld National Park
How much (per person): On Request
The primitive desire of man to hunt accompanied by the barren desert day scenery, nights under the canopy of the unwished stars, the rush of ... more information

Canoeing on the Orange River
Where: Upington
How much (per person): On Request
Swift River Adventures invite you to experience the Orange River running through Upington in all its glory. Our half-day river rafting trip ... more information

Walk the Belgravia Historic Walk
Where: Kimberley
How much (per person): Free
The historic suburb of Belgravia plays host to 33 of the Kimberleys' most historical sites. Much of the Kimberley’s opulent lifestyle of day ... more information

Visit Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve
Where: Namakwaland
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve is renowned as one of the prime locations for the annual spring flower displays in Namakwaland from August t ... more information

Doornkloof Nature Reserve
Where: Colesberg
How much (per person): On Request
On the south-eastern banks of the Van Der Kloof Dam, the 9 388 hectare Doornkloof Nature Reserve is home to kudu, eland, brown hyena, mounta ... more information

Visit the Richmond Horse Museum
Where: Richmond
How much (per person): On Request
Housed in what was formerly, in the 1800’s, a school and boarding house, and more recently a cabinet maker’s workshops and residence, is the ... more information

Rafting Trips on the Orange River
Where: Vioolsdrift
How much (per person): R101 to R200
This unique tours starts from Aquacade at Vioolsdrift on the banks of the Orange River. The 2-man inflatable rafts are easy to control and a ... more information





