132 Things To Do in 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.
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Dassie Trail Augrabies
Overnight? Stay in Augrabies
Start: Augrabies National Park, rest camp
Finish: rest camp – the trail is circular
Duration: 5 km
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: if you are in the reserve during ...
Oorlogskloof Rameron Pigeon Trail
Overnight? Stay in Nieuwoudtville
Start: Groot Tuin, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Finish: Groot Tuin
Duration: 4 – 7 days, 53 km
Fitness: moderately fit
Our tip: pack a field guide to the area ...
Scenic Drives / Nature Reserves / Big Game & Wildlife
Game Drives at Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Overnight? Stay in Barkley West
Mattanu is a Hebrew phrase meaning, "gift from above". This is the underlying factor why we want to share Gods creation with everybody. This 4700 ha (11600 acres) ...
Horse Riding / Big Game & Wildlife / Nature Reserves
Horseback Safaris at Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Overnight? Stay in Barkley West
Horseback Safaris are some of the most amazing trips you can ever take in a wildlife environment at Mattanu Private Game Reserve only 55km from Kimberley. Enjoy a ...
South African Large Telescope (SALT)
Overnight? Stay in Sutherland, Upper Karoo
The South African Large Telescope (SALT) is the largest single optical telescope in the southern hemisphere, with a hexagonal mirror array 11 metres across ...
Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Rafting Trips on the Orange River
Overnight? Stay in Vioolsdrift
This unique tours starts from Orange River Rafting Lodge at Vioolsdrift on the banks of the Orange River. The 2-man inflatable rafts are easy to control and allow ...
4x4 Trails with Dinkys Dunes
Overnight? Stay in Pofadder
Two guided trails of 25km, wind around the dunes, mainly traversing the spines and offering panoramic views over the plains for either 4x4 Vehicles or Quads ...
Visit the Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve
Overnight? Stay in Garies
The Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve is renowned as one of the prime locations for the annual spring flower displays in Namakwaland from August to October.
The ...
Cafés & Eateries / Wheelchair Friendly
Breakfast at Arabesque Coffee Shop
Overnight? Stay in Upington
Arabesque Coffee Shop offer’s a unique atmosphere where customers can relax and enjoy a mouth watering breakfast, dinner and freshly baked sweet treats or simply ...
McGregor Museum
Overnight? Stay in Kimberley
The McGregor Museum was officially founded on the 24th September 1907 when the title deeds were handed over to the Management Committee. Prior to this there had ...
Visit the Richmond Horse Museum
Overnight? Stay in Richmond
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 very unique Horse ...
Colesberg-Kemper Museum
Overnight? Stay in Colesberg
The charm-filled Colesberg-Kemper Museum celebrates this small town in the Northern Cape Province by effectively combining its historical import with its modern-day ...
Farm Stalls & Markets / Family Entertainment / Monuments
Kalahari-Oranje Museum
Overnight? Stay in Upington
The Museum is housed in the buildings erected by the Reverend Schröder in 1875 as a church and mission station. Domestic items dating from that era and articles ...
Big Hole and Kimberley Mine Museum
Overnight? Stay in Kimberley
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 largest hand-dug ...
Explore the Doornkloof Reserve
Overnight? Stay in Colesberg
On the south-eastern banks of the Vanderkloof Dam, the 9 388 hectare Doornkloof Nature Reserve is home to kudu, eland, brown hyena, mountain Reedbuck, steenbok, ...
Northern Cape as a destination
If you are considering visiting Northern Cape or have already booked your Northern Cape accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Northern Cape, or view the events that are taking place in the Northern Cape during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.
Tourist regions
Diamond Fields, Green Kalahari, Kalahari, Namaqualand, Upper Karoo
Staying Overnight
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Situated in the heart of the malaria-free Northern Cape Province, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is the ultimate safari experience. Explore Tswalu with ...
Kalahari Sands Safari Lodge
Kalahari Sands Safari Lodge offers game lodge accommodation in Kuruman. Nestled between Shepard's trees, Velvet raisin bushes and Acacias, privat...
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge, a thatched luxury lodge has been crafted to blend into the landscape of this remote wilderness area. Situated on the red dunes of th...
Tutwa Desert Lodge
Tutwa Desert Lodge is set on a 16 000 ha private game reserve in the heart of the Green Kalahari in the Northern Cape. With exclusive access to o...
Rogge Cloof Stables
The Stables offers accommodation in Sutherland, ideal for two families or a large group. The Rogge Cloof Private Nature Reserve is a registered B...
The Waenhuis Homestead
The Waenhuis Homestead is a holiday home in Sutherland. There are two rooms furnished with King-size beds, one furnished with two single beds and...
The Oryx House
Oryx House in Sutherland is a spacious family unit, with a farm-dam pool and lots of room for adults to rejuvenate in the Karoo tranquillity and ...
Seisoen @ Kliphuijs
Seisoen Holiday Home has two bedrooms, both en-suite. The first bedroom is furnished with a King-size bed and he second bedroom is furnished with...
Gert Boom Cottage
Gert Boom at Papkuilsfontein is a lovely airy cottage offering Upper Karoo accommodation on Papkuilsfontein farm. The cottage is built in sandsto...
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