Oorlogskloof Papkuilsfontein MTB Route
Where? Nieuwoudtville
Explore the rocky, rugged terrain, gorges and gravel roads that run all through the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.
Joining the reserve is the Papkuilsfontein Farm, which is just as exciting to ride through. ...
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 ...
Kimberley's Vintage Trams
Where? Kimberley
The Vintage Tram of Kimberley promises visitors an experience that will shuttle them straight back to the 19th century, when this previously untouched part of South Africa was transformed into a hub of ...
Kalahari-Oranje Museum
Where? 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 relating to the history of Upington and the ...
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 ...
Douglas Wine Cellar
Where? Douglas
The Douglas Wine Cellar is situated in the Diamond Field of the Northern Cape.
This is one of the handful of estates in the Northen Cape Province, so if you're near it you should most definitely stop by and ...
Visit the Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve
Where? 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 1000-ha Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve lies to the ...
Namaqua 4x4 Eco-Trail
Where? Pofadder
The Northern Cape may be South Africa’s largest province, but it remains characterised by its quiet open spaces that stretch on as far as the eye can see and its sparse landscapes. It is a nature-lover’s ...
The Sutherland Graveyards
Where? Sutherland
If you are a historian or have an interest in graves of the Anglo Boer War then the Sutherland graveyards will hold an interest for you. The graveyards are unique for their gravestones etched using handmade ...
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 ...
Breakfast at Arabesque Coffee Shop
Where? 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 enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, smoothies and ...
Vetmuis Plaaskombuis
Where? Richmond
At the Vetmuis Plaaskombuis a National Heritage Building, and typical Karoo dwelling with thick walls and yellowwood floors, freshly prepared 'Kontrei Kos' (hearty country meals) are served.
Indulge in ...
Silver Sands Trail
Where? Springbok
Start: Namaqua National Park, Hondeklipbaai
Finish: base camp
Duration: 55 km over five days
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: enjoy the total lack of cell phone reception
This beautiful beach hike takes place ...
Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum
Where? Kimberley
Across town from the McGregor Museum - housed in the beautiful Sanatorium in which Cecil Rhodes had rooms in Kimberley - is the Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum, built as a memorial by the wife of the ...
The Truce Tree
Where? Kuruman
In 1914 during the rebellion 1200 rebels invaded the town of Kuruman with the intention of getting supplies. After a scuffle between the troupes the defense responsible for Kuruman retreated.
Even though ...