EXPERIENCE

GREEN KALAHARI
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GREEN KALAHARI
TRAVEL GUIDE

RE-CHARGE
RE-DISCOVER
RE-CONNECT
 Meet the
Extraordinary People of
the Northern Cape,
Southern Africa

Richtersveld

Namakwa

Kalahari
Karoo
For more information do visit
www.experiencenortherncape.com or
email: [email protected]

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THE GREEN KALAHARI WELCOMES YOU
Executive Mayor Foreword
Tourism is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in
South Africa and in particular in the ZF Mgcawu District
Municipal Area. Tourism is considered as a means to
empower previously disadvantaged communities
through skills and entrepreneurial development and the
creation of sustainable businesses.

The aim of this brochure is to showcase the numerous

tourism attractions in the area to encourage visitors to
our district. But more importantly, we hope that our
destination marketing activities will boost employment
in the tourism sector as well as grow the number of
tourism products owned by previously disadvantaged
entrepreneurs.
CLLR MARYNA BASSON
Let me take this opportunity to officially welcome you to THE HONOURABLE MAYOR
ZFM DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
the ZFM District also known as the Green Kalahari region
of the Northern Cape Province. You have entered a land
of contrasts where the beauty of the landscape, the culture of the people, the abundance of
wildlife and the rich history of places such as Augrabies and Riemvasmaak combine to create
one of South Africa’s prime tourism and adventure destinations.

Your journey through the Green Kalarahi will offer a feast for the senses; meeting the locals,
tasting the local produce, wine tasting at any one of the numerous fine wine cellars, buying
handmade arts and crafts to challenging 4x4 trails, kayaking on the mighty Orange River,
hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, birdwatching, dune surfing, game viewing, game walks
and drives .…the outdoor options to include on your itinerary are endless.

With the increased cost of travel, the ZF Mgcawu District is strategically placed and easily
accessible to attract many visitors, who seek to escape from the hustle of city living in search of
the peace and tranquillity offered by this diverse wilderness destination.
The Green Kalahari is a desert, yet South Africa’s largest river runs through it. It is remote, yet
it is home to 10% of the country’s vineyards and it is also home to the “first people” of South
Africa, the Khomani San and the Nama. Here you will discover exceptional people and places.

We look forward to receive you with the traditional warmth and friendliness of the people of
the Green Kalahari. We hope to make the Green Kalahari your destination of choice and we
look forward to your return in the near future. Working together, we can do more to attract
tourists to our beautiful region.

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EXPLORE THE TOWNS OF THE GREEN KALAHARI
Upington
By uniting Christian Schröder’s 1871 WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
mission station, Olyfenhoutsdrift and Excellent wine cellars along the route:
the Upington police station, the town of Bezalel Wine & Brandy Tasting: +27 (0) 83 257 4736 or
Upington, named after the first Attorney Orange River Wine Tasting: +27 (0) 54 495 0040
General of the Cape, Sir Thomas Upington, Camel and donkey monuments that commemorate
was formed. the role these domestic animals played in the history of
Originally known as Kharahais, bound the region. Contact: Upington Tourism Office +27 (0)54
338 7152.
by the Orange River and the Kalahari
Desert, Upington is the principal town and Date Palm Avenue at Die Eiland Resort. It is one of
commercial, educational and social centre the longest palm avenues in the Southern Hemisphere
- 1041m long. Definitely worth a visit! Contact:
of the Green Kalahari, owing its prosperity
Upington Tourism Office +27 (0)54 338 7152.
to agriculture and its irrigated lands along
Donkey Cart Rides - Take a ride in a donkey cart,
the Orange River.
affectionately called the Kalahari Ferrari by locals.
Upington enjoys a summer rainfall and Contact: Upington Tourism Office +27 (0)54 338 7152.
a hot climate. An ideal winter holiday KALAHARI ORANJE MUSEUM COMPLEX - The
resort, its facilities are excellent and the charming thatched building was originally built by
countryside contrasts semidesert reds Reverend Schröder and his congregation in 1875 as
with the emerald and olive greens of fertile a church and mission station. Today, the museum
vineyards. Linked by air and road to most houses exhibitions with domestic items, dating from
parts of the country, the town is accessible, that era as well as articles relating to the history of
Upington and the Lower Orange River.
offers excellent accommodation and has a
Museum visiting hours are:
well-developed commercial infrastructure.
Mondays to Fridays: 08:00 – 16:00 - Closed on
On the Kalahari-Namaqua-Namibia (Nama- weekends and public holidays. Contact: +27 (0) 82
kwari) route to and from Johannesburg 3362785, physical address: 4 Schröder Street.
and Cape Town, it is a convenient stopover Sakkie se Arkie Sunset Cruise – Watch the sun set on
for those travelling to the Augrabies Falls the mighty Orange River. Contact Kokerboom Food
National Park, the Fish River Canyon and and Wine Route +27 (0)84 244 4408.
the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. South African Dried Fruit Co-operative - Stock up on
delicacies at the second largest fruit co-operative in the
world.
Upington 26 Monument - This monument
commemorates the role that the Upington 26 played
in the fight against oppression and apartheid during
the 80’s.

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Augrabies
The small town of Augrabies and Marchand lie on
the banks of the Orange River and are surrounded
by lush green vineyards. The towns are mostly
populated by workers on the vineyards.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
Augrabies - Hot Air Ballooning - This great
adventure offers an exclusive adventure
experience along the lower Orange River Valley at
Augrabies.
Augrabies Canoe Trails - 1-4 Day Canoe Safaris
down the Orange River.
Augrabies River Rafting - 1-4 Day Orange River
Rafting Trips
Augrabies Xstream Flyfishing S - 1-4 Day guided
Fly-fishing Safaris for our best indigenous sports
fish in SA.

Groblershoop
Founded in 1936 and named after a former Minister of Agriculture, Groblershoop is a
farming and administrative centre in the Orange River Valley, east of Upington.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO:

Boegoeberg Holiday Resort - Offers
luxury self-catering chalets, hiking, fishing,
canoeing, skiing and sailing.
Witsand Game Reserve - Experience the
roaring sands of the Kalahari, game drives,
sand surfing and birdwatching.

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Kakamas
To some, the town’s name originates from the Khoi word,
‘gagamas’ (brown), referring to the red clay of the area
with which women daub their faces. To most, though,
Kakamas is a Koranna word meaning ‘poor pasture’ and
‘vicious, charging ox’.
Legend has it that grazing in the vicinity was poor and,
when cattle were driven through the river’s drifts, some
turned on their drivers. Today, the name reflects poorly
on a fertile valley in the Lower Orange River, graced with
vineyards, cotton and lucerne fields.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
The drought of 1895-97 was followed by an outbreak
of rinderpest, leaving many farmers destitute. Knysna’s Die Pienk Padstal - Foodies can
Dutch Reformed Church minister, BPJ Marchand, enjoy typical Northern Cape
sometimes called the father of Kakamas, played a farm produce crafts and light
refreshments.
leading role in saving people from ruin. The river islands
of Marchand, Zoetap and Neus became a labour colony Kalahari Sushi - Known as far as
for the poor. New York the Sushi Bar do not
miss the Kalahari Getaway Hotel’s
So successful were their farming ventures that full title Sushi Bar contact +27(0)54 431
to the land was granted them. In 1930, the church 0838 for bookings.
divided an area in central Kakamas into 40 residential
Die Mas Wine Tasting - Do stop
plots. This was the beginning of Kakamas township.
by and taste award winning
Cultivating grapes for raisins began in 1960 and table
wines - contact: +27 (0)71 015
grapes in 1980. Today, they are exported worldwide. 7131

Kanoneiland
The town is a settlement on the biggest island in the lower Orange River region. Virtually
every inch of soil is under irrigation. Enjoy driving between the many vineyards, a spit-roast,

WHAT TO SEE AND DO:

Explore the Vineyards - Picnic, hikes, walks,
photography and birdwatching is possible
amongst the verdant vineyards of the island.
The African Vineyard Wellness - A Carina Franck
Spa offering spa experiences with Ancient Desert
Secrets products of the Kalahari.

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Keimoes
The town is a settlement on the WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
biggest island in the lower Orange The waterwheel - The mighty Orange River flows
River region. Virtually every inch of through a semi-desert when it gets to the Northern
soil is under irrigation. Enjoy driving Cape towns of Upington and Kakamas. But once its
between the many vineyards, a life-giving waters enter the furrows and are pumped to
spit-roast, home-baked breads, the heights by ancient Persian waterwheels, the land
several traditional desserts and turns fertile and able to support a great fruit industry.
locally produced wines. Bakkiespomp is an old restored working waterwheel
in the centre of the village which pumps water from
The origin of this little oasis’s name
the Gariep River to farms in the area. Located on the
is in dispute. Legend has it that main street.
Klaas Lukas, a Koranna river-people
leader, established a village on the Curries Camp Community Experience – Meet the
locals and experience donkey cart rides, local folklore
banks of the Orange River near
and cuisine.
the Tier Mountains. He called the
village Keimoes (mouse nest) after Dutch Reformed Church – The church was built in
the colonies of mice living there. 1889 and is a national monument.
Suspension Bridges - Explore suspension bridges
A more probable origin lies in the
span the Gariep River allowing traffic between the
Nama words ‘gei’ (great) and ‘mus’
“islands”.
(fountain or eye). Semantics aside,
Keimoes is a picturesque little town Sunset Vineyard Safari - Explore the hundred islets
often described as a lost piece of of Keimoes in an open vehicle and a sundowner as the
sun set behind the Tierberg mountain.
the Boland.
Tierberg Nature Reserve - The 160 hectares Nature
Reserve lies 4 km west of Keimoes. With abundant
aloes and succulents and is home to enormous herds
of springbok.
World War 1 War Memorial - The battle of Kakamas
took place in 1915 and consisted of 3 skirmishes
between German and Allied Forces. A memorial marks
the location of the battle.
Water Activities - The Orange River offers kayaking,
canoeing and fishing.

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Kenhardt
On 27 December 1868, special magistrate Maximillian Jackson, with a police contingent,
was sent to act as a bulwark against the Koranna, whose anti-colonial resistance had
erupted into open conflict. Jackson arrived in Kenhardt and set up camp under a giant
camelthorn tree.
For a long time, the most remote settlement in the north western Cape, the town developed
from under this tree, becoming a municipality in 1909. The Hartbees River, with its many
sweet thorn trees, provides a green belt irrigated by the Rooiberg Dam.
The town is at the heart of the Dorper sheep-farming area. There is a Quiver Tree
(Kokerboom) forest within easy driving distance. Tours will take you to pans and outlying
farms where you can view San artwork and enjoy farm hospitality. 4x4 routes are available
near Kenhardt.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO:

Quiver Tree Forest - (Kokerboom) The largest collection of
quiver trees, visit by appointment. Contact Louis Steyn
+27 (0) 82 570 3864.
Local Cuisine - Make sure you stop by at one of the
numerous farm stalls and restaurants in town for a wide
selection of locally produced farm produce, and local
delicacies such as potbrood, vetkoek, milk tart and coffee.

Oliefantshoek
The only town lying at the foot of the Langeberg, Olifantshoek is a farming town close
to two game ranches on the Namakwari Route. Founded in 1895, the village is called the
‘Gateway to the White and Roaring Sands’, 78km south of the town.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
Witsand Game Reserve - Experience the roaring sands of the
Kalahari, game drives, sand surfing and birdwatching
The San Rock Art Paintings and Engravings - Can be viewed
on Meerlust and Pan Heuwel farms. Discover how the San
described animals as well as their many fascinating hunting
antics.
Galeshewe’s war – Situated on the farm Fuller a selection of
war graves dating back to 1879. By appointment only.

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Mier Area
A pristine southern Kalahari wilderness area with WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
dunes averaging 35m in height - breathtaking Khomani San (Bushmen)
scenery you’ll never forget. The municipal area Experience - rediscover the
of Mier includes the communities of Rietfontein, wisdom, customs and folklore
Philandersbron, Loubos, Klein Mier, Groot Mier, of this ancient tribe with Vinkies
Welkom, Askham and Noenieput. Tours, Contact Contact: Vinki van
der Westhuizen +27(0)72 977 0120.
This is the land of one of the world’s ancient tribes, Diamond T Coffee Shop - Great
the !Khomani San. They produce and sell authentic local fare and home baked
curios like bow and arrows, beads made out of the delicacies and locally created arts
ostrich egg shells and animal skin bags. The Askham and crafts. Contact: Cilla du Toit
community developed around the school which +27 54 511 0025.
was built in 1931, and the Dutch Reformed Church Aunt Koera’s Farm Kitchen - On
that serves the whole Kalahari. the R360 between Askham and
Andriesvale for traditional cuisine.
The Scottish land surveyor, Rodger Jackson, gave Contact: Magdalena Steenkamp
Askham its name when he surveyed farms in the +27 83 588 8346.
Kuruman river in 1919. Some say that Jackson Kalahari Info & Tented Camp -
named Askham after a town on the Irish coast, Offers roosterkoek, kerrie afval and
others say he took the name from a farmer’s words: freshly baked milktart and tented
“Ask him”, or from the message he sent to request accommodation. They also offer
ingredients for his breakfast: “Ask ham”! 4x4 dune experiences including
sunset tours and dinners. Contact
Gertruida Bott +27 63 048 0706.
Rooiduin Guest Farm - Offers
sand boarding 4x4 Route, camping,
hiking and bird-watching. Contact
Alida Mouton +27 63 846 1307.
Meerkat Encounters - Kalahari
Trials. Offering a sanctuary to many
orphaned and injured meerkats
this is life enriching experience
for the entire family. Contact Prof
Anna Rasa on +27 054 511 0900,
www.kalahari-trails.co.za

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Riemvaasmak
Riemvaasmak means ‘tighten the strap’ or ‘tied with WHAT TO SEE AND DO:
straps’ and is located near the Orange River, close to the
Riemvasmaak Hot Springs
Namibian border. It was originally settled in the early invites visitors to relax in the
1930s by people of Xhosa, Damara, Herero, Nama, and natural wonder of these
Coloured origin, but in the early 1970s the community therapeutic waters.
was sent back to their ethnic homelands by the apartheid
Adventure Activities - Such as
government. The Damara group was sent to Khorixas in hiking, 4x4 trails and donkey cart
South-West Africa (today Namibia) and became known rides.
as Riemvasmakers. They were given land by Damara
Chief Justus? Garoëb to settle in that area.
Riemvasmaak became a military testing site until 1994,
when a process of land restitution allowed the return
of families and communities. Some of the Namibian
Riemvasmakers returned but a residual group founded
their own traditional authority. They are seeking
recognition from the Namibian government to be
recognised as a separate Damara clan.
The Riemvasmaakers land claim was successful and a
large number returned to their ancestral lands in 1997
where the resettlement project has moved forward
rather well.

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EXPLORE THE ROUTES OF THE GREEN KALAHARI
The two Green Kalahari and three other Northern Cape routes are specifically packaged to give
the visitor an easy do-it-yourself option to explore the province. Incredible year-round
experiences coupled with warm hospitality, the peace and tranquillity offered by off-the-
beaten track towns and villages as well as uninterrupted spaces, allow visitors to recharge and
reconnect with loved ones.

Kalahari Red Dune Route

Upington / Ashkam / Rietfontein Transfrontier Park.
The Northern Cape is a vast province, The meaning of the word “Kgalagadi” is
but it’s only once you have dust-tailed “Place of the Thirsty Sands”, and the
into the heart of the Kalahari that you landscape seems to vibrate in the midday
have truly arrived. Golden dunes, wide- heat. We’ve made many memories here
open skies and flat-topped acacia trees on the Kalahari plains: on the massive
symbolise this area better known as the Hakskeen Pan where the Bloodhound
Kalahari Red Dune Route. You’ll quickly Supersonic car will be hosted this year,
realise you are 100% in the desert if you dune hikes at dawn, eagleowl encounters,
dare open the car windows. It is a place bollemakiesie tumbles in the red sand, and
where magnificent oryx hold sway on the close encounters with lions, the proverbial
sandy swathes. Chances are you’ll spot Kgalagadi royal family. It is no wonder the
these striking antelope with their rapier locals say when the red sand slips into your
horns if you cross into the Kgalagadi shoes, you will always return to the Kalahari.

THINGS TO DO ON THE
KALAHARI RED DUNE ROUTE
Once you’re off the main road
dust-lining towards the gates of
the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park,
a whole world of gravel awaits.
Comfortable lodges, rustic bush
camps, traditional San villages
and hospitable guest farms dot
the arid wilderness. But, more
than anything, you will be able to
find peace and tranquillity here.
Dorpies are few and far between;
look out for Ashkam, Hakskeen Pan
and the Mier community.
Natural Splendour Adventure & Adrenaline

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is Get your dose of a natural high at the
undoubtedly the premier attraction here. Kalahari Trails Private Nature Reserve, in
Few things can beat the feeling of queuing my opinion the best-kept secret in the
at the gate for the morning game drive, Kalahari. Situated 35 km south of the
with the first rays of the sun streaming over Kgalagadi, the reserve is run by Professor
the eastern horizon. You might encounter Anne Rassa, who is a real legend in these
martial eagles puffed out against the parts. The remote bush camp enables you
morning chill, to escape into the heart of the dunes. Hike
with her and her meerkats by day to “read
wildebeest snorting plumes of vapour into the dune newspaper” or track scorpions
the freezing air, and the deep bass rumble of and wind spiders at night.
a blackmaned lion proclaiming its territory
from a high dune. This is like a place like no Eat & Sleep
You may be excused if you momentarily
Culture & Leisure
mistake Molopo Kalahari Lodge for a
The Kalahari Red Dune Route brims with mirage when you spot this oasis next to
cultural activities offered by the #Khomani the desert highway. Less than an hour from
San people. the Kgalagadi gates, it is the perfect place
Activities range from a stop-over at the to take a break, either for an ice-cold beer,
magnificent !Xaus Lodge to the Bushmen or for a night of luxury.
Living Museum, where you can learn to There is also the brand-new Kgalagadi
shoot a bow and arrow and how make fire Lodge, which offers a secure environment
with no lighter. for the kids to run around in. Only five
A great family stop en route to the park is minutes away from the park, it is a great
Rooiduin Guest Farm, only a few minutes option if you want to be in the park by
down the road. sunrise. Try the local delicacies of sheep’s
tails and Nabbas (Kalahari truffles).
This is a typically earthy and no-nonsense Contact Details: +27 (0)82 492 3469, email:
Northern Cape adventure destination, [email protected]
where the kids (and any young-at-heart
adults, of course) can enjoy an afternoon of
play and sandboarding on the ochre dunes.

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Kokerboom Food and Wine Route
MAIN CENTRES:
Upington / Keimoes / Kakamas /Riemvasmaak
If you love the desert, then this part of the Northern
Cape should be on your bucket list. In this arid
landscape – resplendent with dunes and quiver
trees – the Augrabies Falls National Park is a not-to
be-missed destination. It is the landscape beyond the
urban periphery that rates as the main draw card, and
travellers come here for the lunar rock formations,
unique flora and expansive skies
The national park was originally established in
1966 and rates as one of my personal favourite
protected areas in South Africa. At its epicentre you
will find Augrabies Falls; the name is from the Khoi
word Aukoerebis and means “place of great noise”.
Below the thundering falls, a gorge gashes through
the granite-gneiss bedrock for 18 km through the
archetypal Bushmanland rockscape with its easily
accessed viewpoints. The park offers various day
hikes, as well as the three-day Klipspringer Trail.
Visitors can also expect great birding, night drives,
canoe safaris and exhilarating mountain biking
within this beautiful area.

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THINGS TO DO ON THE KOKERBOOM FOOD & WINE ROUTE
This tourism route was aptly named for the eponymous quiver tree, one of this region’s
most arresting botanical symbols. Stretching along the Gariep, the Kokerboom, Food &
Wine Route includes towns such as Upington, Kakamas, Keimoes, Augrabies, Marchand,
Kanoneiland, Kenhardt and Riemvasmaak.

Natural Splendour Eat & Sleep

An easy amble from the main camp in the Orange River Wine Cellars is the biggest wine
Augrabies Falls National Park will take you cooperative in the southern hemisphere,
to where the mighty Gariep thunders 60 m and no trip to the Green Kalahari would be
into the gorge below. Wooden decks offer complete without a tasting along this wine
excellent vantage points from which to route. Also pop in at
take in the spectacular view.
Bezalel and Die Mas cellars. Accommodation
options include the luxurious African
Vineyard Guesthouse, where you can
Adventure & Adrenaline
enjoy excellent slow food and lose yourself
A number of adventure operators offer in the rural tranquillity. Contact Details:
white-water kayaking and rafting trips on +27 (0)84 244 4408, email: bookings@
the Gariep River – from full-day to multi- kokerboomroute.co.za
day trips. If you prefer to stay on terra
firma, saddle up and go on a 30 km bike
ride in the park, pedalling past Moon Rock,
Ararat and Echo Corner.

Culture & Leisure

Riemvasmaak is located north-west of
Augrabies, within a mountain desert
landscape shaped by volcanic activity
millions of years ago. Visit the residents
and experience their traditional dancing
and food, or laze in the hidden mineral
spring in the gorge. There are also 4x4 and
mountain-biking routes, covering a total
distance of almost 160 km.

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OTHER NORTHERN CAPE ROUTES TO BE EXPLORED
The three other Northern Cape routes are also packaged to give the visitor an easy do-it-
yourself option to explore the province. Incredible year-round experiences coupled with warm
hospitality, the peace and tranquillity offered by off-the-beaten track towns and villages as well
as uninterrupted spaces, allow visitors to recharge and reconnect with loved ones.

Richtersveld Route
The Richtersveld is South Africa’s only mountain desert
and the route travels along rugged gravel roads to
quaint towns such as Eksteensfontein, Sendelingsdrift,
Lekkersing, Kuboes and Sandrift. The more challenging
4x4 routes in the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier
Park or in the Richtersveld World Heritage Area are
best explored in a well-equipped SUV or bakkie. Pack
comfortable hiking boots, extra water and guidebooks
and set out along the 600 km Namaqua Eco 4x4 Route.
The Orange River presents a more leisurely pace
with river rafting and the best wilderness fly-fishing
in South Africa, while the entire Richtersveld is a
mountain biker’s dream.
Follow in the footsteps of a traditional goat herder and
learn about the lives of the nomads. In the villages,
the locals will entertain guests with storytelling
and traditional Nama step dancing upon request.
Contact Details: +27 (0)74 030 4064, email: bookings@
richtersveldroute.co.za
Namaqua Coastal Route
The route includes hidden gems like Garies,
Kamieskroon, Hondeklip Bay, Koiingnaas and
Kleinzee. Dozens of adventure and leisure options
are available, including the Namaqua National
Park, nature reserves, hidden coastal hamlets
and some of the most remote hiking and 4x4
trails imaginable. Go succulent sleuthing with a
botanical guide, hike the Springbok Klipkoppie for
a dose of Anglo-Boer War history, enjoy stargazing,
explore the countless shipwrecks along the coast
line or visit Namastat, a traditional matjies-hut
village. Breath-taking scenes of the Atlantic Ocean
with sightings of dolphins and whales combined
with great vistas of mountains and veld with
endemic wildlife makes travelling in this area
remarkable. Contact Details: +27 (0)27 672 1752,
email: [email protected]

Karoo Highlands Route

This route covers the southern part of the province and the
small Karoo towns of Nieuwoudtville, Calvinia, Williston,
Sutherland, Fraserburg, Carnarvon, Loxton and Victoria
West and forms the heart of the Great Karoo. Enjoy the
peace and tranquillity of the Karoo with its wide-open
plains dotted with koppies (hills). The area was named
by the Khoi and San people, who left their legacy as art
on the rocks. Explore many unique experiences such as
stargazing at the world’s largest astronomical observatory at
Sutherland, the SKA radio telescopes in Carnarvon,
Karoo architecture and corbelled houses, Anglo-Boer War
sites, rock art, ancient Palaeo Surfaces, farm stays and
great Karoo cuisine and hospitality. Contact Details: +27
(0)74 030 4064, email: [email protected]

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 TRAVERSING THE GREEN KALAHARI
AND THE NORTHERN CAPE
Whether you are en- route to Namibia, Botswana or the Western Cape we invite you to linger a
bit longer and enjoy on of our many unique experiences along your way.

N8 - Gear up for the Green Kalahari

From Kimberley, head for the divine
contrasts of the Green Kalahari region.
Small rural towns such as Campbell,
Griquatown (Griekwastad) and
Groblershoop offer welcome respite
along the way.

• The Mary Moffat Museum in

Griquatown features exhibits
capturing the history of missionary
work in the area.

• Buy semi-precious stones of all

shapes, colors and sizes, including
local tiger’s eye and jasper at The
Earth Treasures factory.

• Wildebeest Guest Farm hosts

geological and mineral tours, bird
watching, game drives and hikes.

• Visit the grave of Griqua leader

Andries Waterboer, which is flanked
by cannons that were a gift from
Queen Victoria.

• Boegoeberg Dam near Groblershoop

offers an oasis for travelers with
numerous water sports activities.

• Travel along the N10 highway, which

hugs the winding Orange River
towards Upington, the hub of the
Green Kalahari.

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N14 - Heading west
The N14 takes travelers from Kuruman in • Camel and donkey monuments
the Kalahari to Springbok in the Namakwa commemorate the role these domestic
region via the mining town of Kathu, the animals played in the history of the
regional commercial hub of Upington and region.
along the Quiver Tree Route. • The 1041m long Date Palm Avenue
• Kuruman is known as the ‘Oasis of the at the Eiland Resort – one of the
Kalahari” due to The Eye, a spring that longest palm avenues in the Southern
yields 20 million liters of water per day. Hemisphere.
• Visit the Moffat Mission named after • Water activities on the Orange River
Robert Moffat, who translated the Bible - sundowner cruises, bird-watching
into Setswana. excursions and river rafting adventures.
• Wonderwerk Caves - archaeological • Brandy and wine tastings.
excavations of the 140m long caves, • Road stalls to stock on local delicacies
which dates back over a million years. such as raisins, pecan nuts producers
• Camp at the Khai-Appel Recreation • Visit the local communities at Blocuso
Resort in Kathu, go horse riding and Trust or Riemvasmaak
fishing.
• Visit the Augrabies Falls National Park
• Visit the world’s largest open-cast iron with its 56m waterfall and awe-inspiring
mine with guided tours offered by lookout points
appointment.
• Carry on westwards to the former
• The bustling town of Upington is home missionary station of Pofadder before
to several unique tourist attractions, heading for Springbok
including:
 PARKS OF THE GREEN KALAHARI
The Green Kalahari has two national parks, namely the Augrabies Falls National Park and
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. We are exploring the two national parks.

Augrabies Falls National Park

Established in 1966 the park is situated about Just as they did thousands of years ago, if
120km west of Upington and include the you sit silently you might be treated to the
world six largest water falls, the Augrabies sight of a beautiful pair of klipspringers
Falls. grazing - all the while keeping alert to
the slightest sign of trouble from any
The Augrabies Falls National Park covers an
of the predators, including leopards,
area of 820 km² and stretches along the
jackals and the African wild cat. The
Orange River. The area is very arid. The
klipspringers are not the only ones that
waterfall is about 60 metres high and is
are preyed upon. The park is the natural
awe-inspiring when the river is in flood. The
habitat for other antelope species such
gorge below the falls averages about 240 m
as steenbok, springbok, gemsbok, kudu
deep and runs for 18 kilometres. The gorge
and eland. You will hopefully see them all
provides an impressive example of erosion
as you explore the park.
into a granitic basement.
Complete your visit with a bird’s eye view
The original Khoikhoi people named the
of the park from the top of the Moon
waterfall Ankoerebis, meaning the “place of
Rock - a vast ‘whaleback’ dome which
big noises”. The Trekboers who later settled in
is a prominent landmark of Augrabies
the area derived the name Augrabies. There
Falls. Walking to the summit will give
are many deposits of alluvial diamonds along
one of the best views of the park and
the Orange River and legend has it that the
its surroundings. Contact: +27 (0)54 542
biggest cache of diamonds in the world lies in
9200.
the swirl-hole eroded into the granite at the
foot of the waterfall by the thundering waters.
On the menu of plant species is the enigmatic
Quiver tree or Kokerboom (Aloe dichotoma).
Traditionally, the Khoisan hunters made
their quivers from this tree which dates back
thousands of years and which produces vivd
yellow flowers in May and June.
The Augrabies Falls National Park offers an
ancient landscape that will take you back in
time to the world of the first hunter-gatherers.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
One of the world’s last truly unspoilt information centre. Mata-Mata has new
ecosystems, the park is a result of the chalets, a shop, fuel, guided day walks and
unification of South Africa’s Kalahari night drives.
Gemsbok Park and Botswana’s Gemsbok
There are also six upmarket unfenced
National Park. At 38 000km2, it is one of the
wilderness camps that allow visitors to feel
largest conservation areas in the world.
at one with the Kalahari. Kalahari Tented
Red sand dunes with sparse desert scrub and Camp has 15 fully equipped, self-catering
the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob in units, sleeping two to four people and
which thorn tree, raisin bush and shepherd a swimming pool. The camp overlooks
tree predominate, extend across the national the waterhole in the ancient Auob River.
boundaries. Grootkolk is small and exclusive, only
20km from Unions End. This is the prime
The park gives sanctuary to herds of endemic
predator area.
antelope that have roamed the semidesert
savannah and endless pans for aeons, these Kielie Krankie, situated on a high dune,
include: gemsbok (oryx), springbok, blue has stunning views over the sand dunes.
wildebeest, red hartebeest and eland. Then Four two-bed units overlook a waterhole.
there are the famed black-maned Kalahari Urikaruus, on the banks of the Auob
lion, leopard, cheetah and smaller game River, is a lofted camp with four two-bed
including mongooses, porcupine and honey units that also overlooks a waterhole.
badger. 58 mammals, 55 reptiles, insect and Two camps, Bitterpan and Gharagab, are
a host of plant species share the desert and only accessible by 4×4. Bitterpan, small
dry while approximately 300 species of bird, and exclusive, is surrounded only by the
including at least 20 species of large raptor, silence of the great Kalahari, with four
share the endless blue sky. two-bed units and Gharagab, just north of
Nossob, has four two-bed units that open
The park has three traditional rest camps.
up to beautiful Kalahari tree and savanna
The main one being Twee, which has
veld.
chalets, camping facilities, night drives, an
information centre, a restaurant, shop, fuel A passport is not needed to enjoy the
and swimming pool and it offers guided Botswana side as long as entry and exit
day. Nossob offers chalets, camping, night is made through the same gate. Camping
drives, guided day walks as well as a predator in Botswana is available at Polentswa,
Rooiputs and Two Rivers. There are two
4×4 routes: Wildernis and Nossob
Mabuasehube. Contact: +27(0)54 561
2000.

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 INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION
GREEN KALAHARI SMME’S
The ZFM District Municipality is further mandated to assist SMME’s from previously
disadvantaged communities to gain access to tourism markets. As part of radical economic
transformation we are working towards the sustained development of our SMME businesses.

TATA MA TATA TOURS SHEPARD WIRE CRAFT !KHUIN !KWA KALAHARI

UPINGTON UPINGTON EXPERIENCE
Cell: +27 (0) 81 270 0670 Vusumzi Dabulamanzi ASKHAM
Tel: +27 (0) 54 339 1112 Cell: +27 (0) 78 433 5935 Luce Steenkamp
Email: [email protected] Cell: +27 (0) 78 494 3272
Website: www.tatamatata.co.za Email:
KALAHARI RED DUNE ROUTE [email protected]
ASKHAM
Retha Stadler
STRELITZIA GUEST HOUSE Cell: +27 (0) 82 492 3469
UPINGTON Email: [email protected] KOKERBOOM FOOD
Cell: +27 (0) 71 365 6090 AND WHINE ROUTE
Tel: +27 (0) 54 331 1519 UPINGTON
Email: [email protected] Philippa van Zyl
ANWIL B&B Cell: +27 (0) 84 244 4408
UPINGTON Email:
Cell: +27 (0) 72 240 5983 [email protected]
RIEMVASMAAK TOURISM Email: [email protected] Website: www.kokerboomroute.co.za
Clarissa Damara
Cell: +27 (0) 73 383 8812
Email: [email protected]
KLASSIQUE GUEST HOUSE ROOIDUIN GUEST FARM
UPINGTON ASKHAM
Cell: +27 (0) 83 435 5095 Alida Mouton
//URUKE KALAHARI SAN BUSH CAMP Email: [email protected] Cell: +27 (0) 63 109 7358
ADVENTURES or: +27 (0) 81 314 1544
Near Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Cell: +27 (0) 72 977 0120
Tel: +27 (0) 54 511 0053 THE PAPER CRAFTS & DESIGNER
Email: [email protected] RAASWATER, UPINGTON CURRIES CAMP COMMUNITY
[email protected] Themba Masala EXPERIENCE
Cell: +27 (0) 76 606 5232 ASKHAM
Tel: +27 (0) 73 853 4309 Herman Floris
Cell: +27 (0) 63 059 3523
CLASSIC COURT Email: [email protected]
UPINGTON
Pierre Els KALAHARI INFO & TENTED CAMP
Cell: +27 (0) 82 568 1599 RIETFONTEIN
Tel: +27 (0) 54 332 6124 Gertrud Bott VINKIE’S TRADITIONAL TOURS
Email: [email protected] Cell: +27 (0) 73 805 9469 ASKHAM
or: +27 (0) 63 048 0706 Vinkie van der Westhuizen
Email: [email protected] Cell: +27 (0) 72 977 0120
[email protected] Email: [email protected]
HIGHWAY GUEST HOUSE
UPINGTON
Cell: +27 (0) 82 728 2474
Tel: +27 (0) 82 057 2963 KALAHARI GUEST HOUSE BRICE MILLER ARTS & CRAFTS
Email: UPINGTON KEIMOS
[email protected] Cell: +27 (0) 83 494 0298 Bruce Miller - Paint Artist
Tel: +27 (0) 54 339 3474 Cell: +27 (0) 72 342 7752
Email: [email protected]

EXPERIENCE THE GREEN KALAHARI 21

 EVENTS CALENDAR
Stop and enjoy one of our uniquely Green Kalahari events and delight in our uniquely local
flavour and warm hospitality. Follow us on #NorthernCape and share your favorite photo with us.
Please visit www.experiencenortherncape.com for a full listing and updates on events in the
Green Kalahari region.

MARCH @ ERIN FARM JUNE @ AUGRABIES FALLS NATIONAL

PARK
KALAHARI DESERT FESTIVAL
The festival is a convergence of dance, TRANS AUGRABIES MTB RACE
music and story- telling beneath the The Trans-Augrabies MTB is a 3 Day Stage
Kalahari’s towering red dunes and Race which take riders through the heart
celebrates the rich diversity of the Khomani of the majestic Green Kalahari, following
San. For more information contact: the unique landscapes that make up the
Hennie Swart – T. +27 (0) 84 404 4917 Augrabies Falls National Park - covering
more than 247 Kilometers over several
APRIL @ ORANGE RIVER types of terrain and expected weather
ORANGE RIVER DESCENT conditions – The racers will be rewarded
with breathtaking scenery and an
Tackle one of South Africa’s most majestic
authentic regional experience. For more
rivers in the Green Kalahari region. The
information please contact: +27-72-820-
Orange River Canoe Marathon promises
1183 or email:
a great adventure for paddlers and
[email protected],
supporters. Register now to participate
in this spectacular event. For more Website: www.transaugrabiesmtb.co.za
information please contact: Waldo Van
Der Linda +27 (0)72 184 9090

MAY @ AGRICULTURAL SHOW

UPINGTON LANDBOU EXPO
The Upington Landbou Expo is a jam-
packed highlight on Upington’s social
calendar and is held at the town’s
showgrounds. The event features live
music, comedy shows, a beauty pageant,
an Arabian horse competition, exhibitions,
thrill rides, and kids’ entertainment.
For more information please contact:
Oom Hennie, Mobile: +27 82 555 448,
email: [email protected],
Website: www.upingtonexpo.co.za
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JULY @ MOLOPO LODGE IN ASKHAM OCTOBER @ AUGRABIES FALLS
NATIONAL PARK
WOESTYNTRAP
KALAHARI AUGRABIES EXTREME
Every year around 50 cyclists, ranging
MARATHON
from 7 – 75 years of age take to the R360
between Askham and Upington for the The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme
annual Woestyntrap cycle ride. For 3 days Marathon is an iconic desert foot
they roam over the dunes and through race and take place in the Kalahari
the “hardeveld” and for three nights they Desert with the route covering the
sleep in tents at various spots along the Augrabies Falls National Park and
road. Cyclists interested to participate can private farmlands. Participants get the
contact: Betta Steyn, +27 82 093 0801. opportunity to run in the footsteps of
the ancient Bushmen, while enjoying
sightings of wildlife. The varied
JULY @ UPINGTON SHOWGROUNDS terrain includes rocky outcrops, sandy
GEMSBOK RALLY riverbeds, boulder-strewn koppies and
The Gemsbok Rally has been going for a few vast outstretched grasslands. For more
years now and it never disappointed. If you information please contact: Nadia Arndt
are around the area come and take a look or on +2783 309 7755, email:
if you are brave enough and not scared of a [email protected],
hiding you can even do a few runs. For more Website: www.extrememarathons.com
information please contact: Pieter on +27
(0)83 261 5811. NOVEMBER @ UPINGTON
SHOWGROUNDS
SEPTEMBER @ UPINGTON EXPO GROUNDS KALAHARI KUIER FEES
! NABA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL The Kalahari Kuierfees attracts
The! Naba Food and Wine Festival is the thousands of visitors every year and
Northern Cape’s first and only Food & Wine 170 festival exhibitors showcase the
Festival hosted annually in Upington. Visitors best of what the region has to offer.
to the festival are treated to multi-layered Visitors to the festival can look forward
culinary delights, local and national wines, to enjoy tasty food and drink, live music
and live entertainment to showcase the Green by top South African performers and
Kalahari as one of the world’s premier food much more. Sporting activities such
and wine destinations. For more information cycling, a half-marathon, a fun walk, an
please contact: Sonja Stolper on +27(0)82 410 ironman contest and volleyball will add
7669, e-mail: [email protected], to the fun. For more information please
website: www.nabafoodandwine.co.za contact: Terry on +27 (0) 54 332 1100.

EXPERIENCE THE GREEN KALAHARI 23

 WHERE TO STAY
The Green Kalahari offers visitors a wide selection of accommodation ranging from luxurious
guesthouses and B&B’s to farm and community stay-overs.
AUGRABIES DANIELSKUIL Thuru Lodge
ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 082 780 0104

Dundi Lodge Augrabies Falls Little Eden Guesthouse Trans Boegoe

**** 053 384 1060 083 500 7180
054 451 9200 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Mount Carmel Safaris KANONEILAND
The Falls Guesthouse **** 053 384 0564 Confirm ACCOMMODATION
054 451 7021
[email protected] Rest A While Guesthouse African Vineyard GH
053 384 0233 054 491 1400
Augrabies Falls Backpackers [email protected] [email protected]
072 515 6079
[email protected] Plenary Hotel ** KEIMOES ACCOMMODATION
053 384 1690
Augrabies Valle B&B [email protected] Keimoes Caravan Park
054 451 7009 / 082 829 3850 054 461 6400
[email protected] Serendipity Guesthouse
053 384 0838 Keimoes Overnight Rooms
Arrie se Put Guest House [email protected] 054 461 1641 / Fax: 054 461 1641
082 339 2096
Vaalbos Guesthouse Monks Rest
Daberas Adventure 053 384 0135 054 461 0175
083 384 7188
daberasadventures@webmail. Middel Pos Guesthouse KENHARDT ACCOMMODATION
co.za 083 9855 786
[email protected] Kambro-Kind Guesthouse
De Marchand Guest House 082 692 6350
082 875 5965 GROBLERSHOOP [email protected]
[email protected] ACCOMMODATION
Bushmanland Guesthouse
Lake Grappa Guest Farm Headmaster’s Guesthouse 054 651 0022
082 978 3949 054 833 0757 [email protected]

Kalahari River and Safari Co Grape Vine guesthouse Verneukpan Cottage

Contact: 0842 444 408 054 833 0833 / 082 490 1321 054 651 0022
info@kalahaririverandsafari. grape.vine.guesthouse@gmail. [email protected]
co.za com

Boegoeberg Dam Resort

054 82 ask for 1430

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Kenhardt Caravan Park [email protected] POSTMASBURG
054 651 6500 ACCOMMODATION
Rea Se Boskamp
Kenhardt Hotel 083 313 1044 Pudu Lodge
054 651 0052 082 440 3854
[email protected] !Xaus Lodge [email protected]
021 701 7860
MIER (ASKHAM) [email protected] Safari Guest House
ACCOMMODATION 053 331 0536
Gemsbokkie Guestfarm
Kalahari guesthouse 082 776 3817 Mala Lodge
073 194 2864 082 807 887
kalahariguesthouse@webmail. Murray Veld Camp
co.za 054 511 0021 Abendruhe Guest House
053 313 3882 / Fax: 053 313 3882
Kalahari Sands Guesthouse Pulai 4X4 Adventure Witsand Nature Reserve
054 511 0021 072 159 6726 053 313 1061
[email protected] [email protected]
Rooiduin Guestfarm
Kgalagadi National Park 082 589 6659 Andri Sha Motel
054 561 2000 053 313 2182
[email protected] STS Kalahari Game Reserve [email protected]
054 511 0140
Klipkolk Lodge Nagrus Guest House
072 159 6726 Uitsig Kalahari Plaaskombuis 082 259 9154
[email protected] 073 194 2864
Nola Guest House
Rooipan Guesthouse OLIFANTSHOEK 053 313 1593
082 415 1579 ACCOMMODATION
[email protected] Postmasburg Hotel
Dorsland Guest House 053 313 1166
Camelthorn Camping 082 783 6096 [email protected]
054 511 0021 dorslandguesthouse@gmail.
[email protected] com Postmashuis Guest House
053 313 0382
Dreghorn Cottages Elephant Rock Inn **
083 225 0331 078 333 1247 Soetfontein Guest House
[email protected] 053 313 1949
Kalahari Trails Nature Reserve [email protected]
054 511 0900 Ivoor Guest House
053 331 0050 / Fax: 053 331
Koppieskraal Farm 0050 UPINGTON ACCOMODATION
083 564 4613
Pudu Lodge Desert Palace Hotel ***
Paradys 082 440 3854 054 338 4100
084 491 9354 [email protected] [email protected]

Loch Maree Guest Farm Safari Guest House Oasis Protea Lodge ****
082 351 1834 053 331 0536 054 337 8500
[email protected]
Molopo Kalahari Lodge Mala Lodge
054 511 0008 082 807 8878
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Orange River Hotel Silver Bull B&B **** Brown’s Manor ****
054 339 3806 054 331 3691 / 082 306 054 338 0384 / 082 577 3749
[email protected] 8390 guesthousesilverbull@ [email protected]
telkomsa.net
River City Inn *** Burger Guest House **
054 331 1971 Strelitzia B&B **** 054 331 2217 / 083 306 5895
[email protected] 054 331 1519 / 071 365 6090 [email protected]
sterlitziaguesthouse@gmail.
Upington Protea Hotel **** com Central Guest House
054 337 8400 054 331 1475 / 084 629 0307
[email protected] A Chateau de Lux [email protected]
054 332 6504 / 083 283 3077
@Devonest B&B [email protected] De Duine Guest House ***
054 339 0101 / 083 285 1482 054 338 0375 / 082 493 5041
[email protected] African Pride Guest House [email protected]
054 331 3855 / 082 723 6086
28° North West B&B [email protected] Ed - Laurdon Guest House B&B
084 555 4171 054 339 0266 / 082 944 2774
[email protected] Affinity B&B edlaurdonguesthouse@
054 331 2101 / 082 452 0406 telkomsa.net
A Riviera Garden Cottage [email protected]
054 332 6554 / 072 447 6750 Esme’s Guest House
[email protected] Africa River Lodge **** 082 547 8536
054 331 1846 / 083 303 7752 [email protected]
Aan’t Kanaal B&B [email protected]
054 332 3722 / 082 411 3616 Gemsbokkie
[email protected] Afrique Guest House 054 331 2428 / 082 927 7069
054 332 2942 / 072 993 0062
Aroma B&B [email protected] Geranium Guest House
054 332 5448 / 083 236 2252 082 457 9381
[email protected] Anwil Guest House *
054 339 3173 / 072 240 5983 Greenfield Gardens
Evergreen B&B [email protected] 054 332 4242 / 082 412 5190
054 332 3510 / 082 780 1316
mariaan@evergreenb&b.co.za Bain’s Guest House **** Idemville
054 332 1333 / 072 906 4852 054 331 3880 / 083 285 1433
The Green Perridot [email protected] [email protected]
054 338 0920 / 082 786 2779
thegreenperridot@vodamail. Belurana Guest House Islandview House
co.za 082 925 3029 054 331 1328 / 082 717 2341
[email protected] [email protected]
Highway Guest House B&B
054 339 3417 / 082 728 2474 Bokkie’s Guest House Jubilee Guest House
highwayguesthouse@ 054 3393343 / 072 551 1997 082 929 1737 / 082 789 9342
musicaworld.co.za [email protected] [email protected]

Die Kalahari House Border Close Guest House **** Kalahari Guest House
054 332 3683 / 076 182 7539 054 331 3748 / 082 283 3888 054 339 3474 / 083 205 2683
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Klassique Guest House Sun River Kalahari Lodge Lala Lapa
054 339 2464 / 083 435 5095 054 332 2210 / 082 855 7757 054 332 1814 / 082 456 8383
[email protected] [email protected]
Marilana
Kom Rus ‘n Bietjie Sunset Villa 054 331 3790 / 082 822 9861
054 339 0555 072 235 5021 [email protected]
[email protected]
La Fague **** Maud ‘s Place
082 789 9324 Three Gables Guest House 082 491 7565
[email protected] 083 264 2982 [email protected]
[email protected]
Le Must Residance Mazurka Waters
054 332 3971 Waterfront Guest House ** 054 338 0375 / 082 493 5041
reservations@lemustupington. 054 332 6415 [email protected]
co.za
Oranjerivier Guest Rooms Naree’s Cottage
Le Must Guest Manor 054 332 3195 054 332 3732 / 083 3841 528
054 332 3971 anine.vollgraaff@aheadtrading.
[email protected] Alimento Guest House co.za
054 332 7777 / 082 653 6399
Libby’s Lodge [email protected] Oppi Plaas Guest House
054 332 2661 / 082 924 7605 076 7497336
[email protected] Andalize Guest House [email protected]
054 332 5579 / 072 215 0473
Mallsite Guest House [email protected] River Lodge (Otter’s Rest)
079 806 0903 / 073 274 2636 054 332 6327 / 082 399 2705
[email protected] B’ Blessed Guest House [email protected]
054 333 1010 / 083 234 0326
Moonriver [email protected] Island View Guest House
054 332 1847 / 082 572 2029 054 331 1328 / 072 132 6094
info@moonriverguesthouse. Blue Rain Guest House [email protected]
co.za 082 928 9340
[email protected] Kalahari Plaaskombuis
Odyssey Guest House Carpe Diem 054902 918704 / 073 194 2864
054 338 0383 / 082 829 3855 054 332 2901 / 083 949 6795 kalahariguesthouse@webmail.
engela.spangenberg@gmail. [email protected] com
com
Classic Court Kalahari Monate Lodge
River Place Guest House 054 332 6142 / 082 568 1599 054 332 1336 / 082 445 8324
082 491 2338 / 082 772 5911 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
De Drift Chalets Naba Lodge
Riverside Guest House 054 334 0018 / 082 823 1300 054 338 0444 / 082 824 4954
054 339 2297 / 078 456 3963 [email protected]
Elders Oornag
Ru Ná Guesthouse *** 054 332 6256 / 082 577 5312 Spitskop Nature Reserve
054 339 2744 / 073 992 5537 054 332 1336 / 082 445 8324
[email protected] Habitat Guest House [email protected]
054 332 4311
[email protected]

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 HUNTING IN THE GREEN KALAHARI
The Northern Cape and the Green Kalahari is currently the third biggest hunting destination
in SA. Hunters are mainly from the USA, Spain and Russia and Germany and of course our
domestic hunters. Please find here with below a list of some of our hunting farms.
Mier Tourism Information: Hendrik Bott Mount Carmel Game Farm: Andries van Zyl
072 159 6726/073 805 9469 053 384 0564 / 082 5781989
STS Kalahari Game Reserve: Bennie/ Yvonne koortzen Winton Guest Farm: Koos Van Zyl
083 656 8333 053 791 0516
Loch Broom Paradys: Retha Stadler Constantia Safaris: Hannelie
084 491 9354 053 384 0375 / 082 492 6790
[email protected]
Molopo Kalahari Lodge: Jean Lambrechts Kalahari Guest House: Riana & Paul Loots
054 511 0008 / 082 096 6566 073 1942 864
[email protected] [email protected]

Pulai Mier Municipality

054 531 0019

VISITORS GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION

TOURIST SAFETY TRANSPORT
Though the Northern Cape is a safe haven for Upington has daily flights linking it with
tourists, we urge you to take the same precautions Johannesburg and Cape Town and all major car
you would in any other city or town. Avoid the hire companies are represented at the Upington
unnecessary display of valuables and do not walk airport.
in deserted places or go out alone at night.
THE WEATHER
INTERNATIONAL DIALLING The Northern Cape’s weather is typical of desert
The international dialling code for South Africa is and semidesert areas. We live in a large, dry
+27. The first 0 in the local dialling code falls away region of fluctuating temperatures and varying
eg. 053 833 1434 becomes +2753 833 1434. topographies.

BANKING The scant annual rainfall (50-400mm) is unreliable

Most banks are open Mon-Fri 09h00-15h30 & Sat and very much lower than evaporation and, in
09h00-11h00. Autobanks (ATM’s) are found in January, afternoon temperatures are usually
bigger towns. between 33-36° Celsius. In 1939, at Goodhouse on
the Orange River, an all-time high of 47.8° was
PETROL (GAS) recorded! Though somewhat unusual, summer
Though widely available at most towns, we temperatures do sometimes top the 40° mark.
recommend filling up before travelling long Winter days are warm - the onset of night bringing
distances. On major routes and in bigger towns, dew and frost to supplement our low rainfall.
petrol stations are open day and night.
In general, though, take it that you’ll enjoy hot
summer days, warm company and chilly nights.

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 ACCREDITED GREEN KALAHARI TOUR GUIDES
The region has several accredited Tourist Guides and site guides available whom can provide
assistance or information on the cultural, historical and contemporary heritage of our region
for an improved visitor experience.
NAME CATEGORY LEVEL SPECIALITY CONTACT REGION

Frank Higgo Culture Provincial Battlefields 0277121905 Provincial

Jaco Powell Culture Provincial None 082 469 0275 Provincial

Scotty Ross Culture Provincial None 082 320 4380 Provincial

Frank Dippennaar Culture Provincial None 053 8333 540 Provincial

Suzanne Erasmus Culture Provincial None 082 849 7655 Provincial

Stephen Lunderstedt Culture Provincial Military History 083 732 3189 Provincial

Pulane Setlhodi Culture Provincial None 083 3988 176 Provincial

Enrico Mapanka Nature Local None 078 202 6134 Green Kalahari

John Titus Nature Local None 054 561 0900 Green Kalahari

Melissa Mienies Nature Local None 054 561 0900 Green Kalahari

Andries Thys Nature Local None 054 561 0900 Green Kalahari

Thys Burger Nature Local None 0769162316 Green Kalahari

Koos Visser Nature Site Guide None 054 561 0900 Green Kalahari

Martha V/D Westhuizen Nature Local None 072 977 0120 Green Kalahari

Kabelo Mothupi Nature Provincial None 078 622 9470 Provincial

Anna-lize Botha Nature Site Guide None 0761347069 Green Kalahari

Ed Smith Nature General Guide None 081270 0670 Upington

David. Engelbrecht Nature Site Guide 054 4911374 Green Kalahari

Thabani Chiliza Culture Guide Local Guide None 078 1366074 Green Kalahari

Jacques Heyns Site Guide Site Guide None 0732744715 Green Kalahari

Johny Duraan Nature Guide Site Guide None 0783547262 Green Kalahari

Maria Pieterse Nature Guide Site Guide None 0738790996 Green Kalahari

Mornay Sounderson Nature Guide Site Guide None 0605878384 Green Kalahari

Eben Meree Nature Guide Site Guide None 073 297 9959 Green Kalahari

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 RE-CHARGE • RE-DISCOVER • RE-CONNECT
Embark on a real
adventure
experience...

and
discover the five
Northern Cape
Provincial Reserves.

GAME DRIVES, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, BIRDING,

CAMPING, BOAT TRIPS, CANOEING, FISHING & PICNIC.

For more information and bookings please contact:

1 Doornkloof Nature Reserve +27 51 753 3006
2 Goegap Nature Reserve +27 27 718 9906
3 Rolfontein Nature Reserve +27 53 664 0900
4 Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve +27 27 218 1159
5 Witsand Nature Reserve +27 83 234 7573
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Northern Cape National Parks
Mokala National Park Ai/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park Namaqua National Park
Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park Tankwa National Park

Game Drives • Bush Walks

Hiking • 4x4 Trails
Swimming • Mountain Biking
Canoeing • Birding
Picnic • Dining
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 TOURISM INFORMATION
NORTHERN CAPE TOURISM AUTHORITY
Tel: +27 53 833 1434 | Email: [email protected]
www.experiencenortherncape.com

DISTRICT TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVES

Diamond Fields Tourism +27 53 838 0923 Doornkloof Nature Reserve +27 53 753 3006/5

Green Kalahari Tourism +27 54 337 2800 Goegap Nature Reserve +27 27 718 9906

Kalahari Tourism +27 53 712 8700 Rolfontein Nature Reserve +27 53 664 0900

Karoo Tourism +27 53 632 9100 Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve +27 27 218 1159

Namakwa Tourism +27 27 712 8034/5 Witsand Nature Reserve +27 83 234 7573

TOWN TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES NATIONAL PARKS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE

Calvinia +27 27 341 8100 Augrabies Falls National Park +27 54 452 9200

Colesberg +27 51 753 0678 |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park +27 27 831 1506

Garies +27 27 652 8000 Kgakagadi Transfrontier Park +27 54 561 2000

Keimoes De Werf Lodge +27 54 461 1635 Mokala National Park +27 53 204 0158

Kimberley +27 53 830 6779 Namaqua National Park +27 27 672 1948

Kuruman +27 56 712 9407 Tankwa Karoo National Park +27 27 341 1927

Nieuwoudtville +27 27 218 1336

Proviand Restaurant (Griquastad) +27 82 876 4956

ROUTES Northern Cape Tourism

Cape Namibia Route +27 (0) 53 8331434

Kalahari Red Dune Route +27 (0) 82 492 3469 @NorthernCapeSA

Karoo Hoogland Route +27 (0) 23 571 1087
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Namaqua Coastal Route +27 (0) 27 672 1752

Kokerboom Food and Wine Route +27 (0) 54 491 1325

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Richtersveld Route +27 (0) 82 335 1399