Destinations & Attractions in the Northern Cape

Northern Cape Destinations & Attractions

The Northern Cape is especially well known for its amazing annual floral display that takes place in Namaqualand in Spring. An utterly beautiful coastline and a number of distinct national parks offer the traveller a remarkably alternate experience of South Africa. Mining has always defined the history in the Northern Cape and, when diamonds were discovered in Kimberley, remarkable advance took place. The last surviving authentic San (Bushman) people live in the Kalahari area of the Northern Cape. This entire area, in particular along the Orange and Vaal Rivers, is plenteous in San rock engravings. The Northern Cape is divided into five distinct regions and offers a number of highlights.

Diamond Fields

During the second half of the 19th century, South Africa transformed in the eyes of the world. Gold was discovered and people from all over Europe and further afield flooded the country’s borders to get their share of the gold ...

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Kalahari

The Kalahari Region of South Africa has a haunting beauty that is quite unique – characterised by arid landscapes, hardy succulents and golden sands that rise to meet clear blue African skies. It is situated in the north-west of ...

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Green Kalahari

Contrasts and juxtapositions define the magnificent Green Kalahari of the Northern Cape, which is a diverse assortment of vegetation. Arid semi-desert lies alongside the lush valleys on the Orange River’s banks and stretches of ...

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Namakwa

Nestled in the beauty of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa is the magnificent Namakwa Region. This area is characterised by the vegetation and splendour of both the Namaqualand (best known for the flowers that erupt into ...

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Upper Karoo

The true beauty of South Africa is best enjoyed far away from the city lights and buzzing epicentres. The Upper Karoo in the Northern Cape Province is the ideal place in which to immerse yourself in the untouched splendour of the ...

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