Fly-fish on the Orange River
Where? Richtersveld National Park
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 the river... and the peace of mind of ablution blocks, showers and ...
Khamkirri MTB Trails
Where? Kakamas
Where: Khamkirri River Camp, near Kakamas in the Green Kalahari section of the Northern Cape
Level: easy to difficult
Type of route: varied; between 10 and 87 km
Best: any time of year although summer ...
Diamond Pavilion Shopping Mall
Where? Kimberley
Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, has been home to some of the world’s biggest and best diamond mines. But, there is another treasure trove here – the Diamond Pavilion Shopping Mall. Here, shoppers can indulge ...
Tauren Steak Ranch
Where? Springbok
Tauren Steak Ranch is tucked away in Springbok, Namakwa. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere and the sensational smell of steaks sizzling on the open grill when you walk in, make this Steak Ranch a homely one that ...
Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon Hiking Trail
Where? Nieuwoudtville
Start: Groot Tuin, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Finish: Groot Tuin
Duration: 55 km over 5 days
Fitness: fit, the course has been designed to tax the average hiker
Our tip: you can combine day one and two, ...
Transport Museum
Where? Kimberley
Kimberley, the capital city of the Northern Cape, is a bustling urban centre with a deep history and heritage; particularly in terms of the South African mining industry. In order to facilitate the gold mining ...
Klipspringer Hiking Trail
Where? Augrabies
Start: Augrabies National Park, rest camp
Finish: rest camp (the trail is circular)
Duration: 39.5 km, 3 days
Fitness: fit, the trail is both demanding and hot
Our tip: the terrain is rough and you will ...
Die Pont Restaurant
Where? Douglas
Experience more than delicious food ... Broadwater is a private River Escape that nestles on the banks of the Vaal River near Kimberley the town of Douglas. In this pristine aquatic environment you find space ...
Tankwa Camino
Where? Calvinia
South Africa's version of the Spanish Camino Santiago, the Tankwa Camino is a long and demanding 10-day trek through the Karoo that introduces people to this incredibly beautiful part of the country.
Which ...
Hondeklipbaai Lighthouse
Where? Port Nolloth
Described by some as a 'rickety lighthouse on stilts', Hondeklipbaai lighthouse, like quite a few of the more remote lighthouses in South Africa, does not look quite like a lighthouse should look. One expects ...
Walking Tour of Colesberg
Where? Colesberg
Do a walking tour of Colesberg and learn about the history of this delightful Karoo town. Many of Colesberg’s original buildings are fine examples of early Karoo architecture - you will discover many beautiful ...
Canoeing on the Orange River
Where? Upington
Swift River Adventures invite you to experience the Orange River running through Upington in all its glory. Our half-day river rafting trip from Upington to Oukamp, provides the ideal breakaway from your ...
Hiking in Rolfontein Reserve
Where? Vanderkloof
Rolfontein Nature Reserve has been in existance for more than 40 years. The over 8000ha reserve surrounds the town of Vanderkloof from which the main gate can be entered. There are lovely hiking trails but ...
Rafting Trips on the Orange River
Where? Vioolsdrift
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 allow for a safe guiding through a few fast flowing rapids that occur ...
Wonderwerk Cave
Where? Kuruman
The Northern Cape Province is one of South Africa’s lesser known treasures, as it is not quite the tourist hotspot that provinces like Gauteng and the Western Cape are. However, it is brimming with so many ...