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

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

Enjoy the Ria Huysamen Aloe Garden
Where: Prieska
How much (per person): R1 to R100
During the Anglo-Boer War a British fort was built from raw semi-precious stones found in the Prieska region, called Tiger Eye. The fort sta ... more information

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

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

Visit the Prieska Museum
Where: Prieska
How much (per person): R1 to R100
The Prieska Museum stands on the main street protecting the history of the town and skilfully displaying the wonders of it's memory lane. Si ... more information

Visit the Colesberg-Kemper Museum
Where: Colesberg
How much (per person): On Request
Colesberg has several national monuments, one of which is the Colesberg-Kemper Museum. A fine example of 19th century Karoo architecture, it ... more information

Big Hole and Kimberley Mine Museum
Where: Kimberley
How much (per person): R1 to R100
One of Kimberley’s major attractions, the Big Hole and Kimberley Mine Museum, was once a flat-topped hill and is now an awesome hole - the l ... more information

View the wonders of Wonderdraai
Where: Prieska
How much (per person): Free
On a longitude of 22° 42’ 0” E and a latitude of 29° 40’ 0” S is a small town where water has the power to defy gravity and run uphill ... o ... 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





