City: Northern Cape
Top Things to do in Northern Cape
7 Things to do Adventurous in Northern Cape That You Shouldn't Miss
The Northern Cape (Afrikaans: Noord-Kaap; Tswana: Kapa Bokone) is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa. It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up. Its capital is Kimberley. It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, an international park shared with Botswana. It also includes the Augrabies Falls and the diamond mining regions in Kimberley and Alexander Bay. The Namaqualand region in the west is famous for its Namaqualand daisies. The southern towns of De Aar and Colesberg, in the Great Karoo, are major transport nodes between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. In the northeast, Kuruman is known as a mission station and also for its artesian spring, the Eye of Kuruman. The Orange River flows through the province, forming the borders with the Free State in the southeast and with Namibia to the northwest. The river is also used to irrigate the many vineyards in the arid region near Upington.
Restaurants in Northern Cape
1. Gravity Adventures
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Gravity Micro Adventures offer a range of bite size adventures. All within 1 hr 30 mins from Cape Town and suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Sea kayaking in the West Coast National Park and the Cape Peninsular; Coasteering near Boulders Penguin Colony; Whitewater rafting and tubing in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve; easy Canyoning in the Limietberg.
2. Orange River
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By SandraG1278 - Chester, United Kingdom
Our safari was with " on the go " the first stop was Cape Town , after that we stayed by the Orange river and went canoeing , it was fabulous
3. Richtersveld National Park
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
This remote nature reserve in northern Namaqualand is characterized by mountainous wilderness, rugged kloofs and dramatic landscapes bordering the Orange River.
Reviewed By mrtoerien - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Having just returned from a guided 4x4 tour of Namaqualand/Richtersveld, I have nothing but praise and admiration for the leaders/organisers of this unforgettable experience. From the minute we assembled with the members in the group at Pofadder, on 9 September, we were welcomed, put at ease and nurtured through an unknown and challenging adventure. Three mature ladies, with no experience of this type of travel or terrain, set out bravely, but blindly, in a small, fully-laden Jeep, to join 17 other vehicles, with very experienced 4x4 enthusiasts, on an unforgettable 1400km journey to observe the beauty of the wildflowers and conquer the challenges of the stark, ever-changing landscape. Each of our guides, leaders, chefs and assistants was amazingly knowledgeable, capable, patient and helpful. We stopped in the most unlikely places and were shown the most well-concealed specimens, all the while hearing interesting anecdotes and stories. Damaged tyres were replaced, vehicles were refuelled and punctures were fixed with quiet efficiency and speed. We dined in style each day, and were even blessed with hot showers, en route! Our dinner and stay in Pofadder and accommodation and meals in van Rhynsdorp were exceptionally good and we all headed home a little rounder than we were before.(This despite the physical effort of pitching and dismantling the tent, each day.) The camaraderie between the tour members was delightful and, despite the fact that we three (dubbed "The Britte" ) often required some TLC from our Afrikaans companions, we felt quite at home and are proud to have completed the adventure, with their help and support. This tour certainly catered for both the flower fundis and the more feisty 4x4 fellas! Thank you, one and all. Merle Toerien, Dianne Horwitz and Odette Vosloo
4. Sterland Stargazing
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
One km outside Sutherland along the N 1 next to the tarred road we offer stargazing with up to six G P S telescopes. A short lecture indoors on a 3 metre big screen is given to explain the current constellations and planets before going outside to do the proper viewing through a telescope. We make use of a powerful laser to point out the objects and teach you how to find South with the aid of the Southern Cross and Megallin Clouds. The two hour max tour is very educational and worth while.
5. Kalahari Safaris Day Tours
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Kalahari Safaris is a Kgalagadi specialist as we are doing Kalahari tours for more than 10 years. At Kalahari Safaris we believe to concentrate on one area - the northern cape which include Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies Falls National Park and Witsand Nature Reserve. This gives us the edge over our competitors. Our tours are fully catered for - meaning we let our guests relax while we do all the work! Day tours to Augrabies Falls National Park include river rafting, wine tasting, hiking and game drives. Day tours can also be arranged to visit Witsand Nature reserve, as well as Spitskop or Day tours to visit wine farms.
6. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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4.5 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By juergc2016 - Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
We spent 4 nights in the park. We especially liked the perfectly equipped and clean camp at Nossob. Where, during the first night, we had the lions just walking and roaring in front of our cottage. Also the Kalahari tented camp offers a unique experience... sitting on the deck, watching the sunset and the animals coming to the waterhole.
7. Umkulu Safari and Canoe Trails
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4.0 based on 119 reviews
