Northern Cape

Karoo plant conservation - succulent survivors

Karoo Highlands

The towns of the Karoo Highlands are linked by their altitude, their grandstand view of stars, their icy winters and their ancient embedded fossils.

Green Kalahari

The Green Kalahari, the Northern Cape's oasis in the desert offers game-viewing in wide open spaces as well as adventure activities, wine farms and watersports.

Aloe dichotoma, Richtersveld Conservancy, near Eksteenfontein

Namakwa region, Northern Cape

The Namakwa region's beautiful flowers will thrill you and you will have the time of your life with outdoor adventure activities under big blue skies.

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Karoo, Northern Cape

Among many Karoo attractions are adventure activities in the great outdoors, history, rare wildlife, enchanting caves, fossils, wining and fine dining, art and famous hospitality.

The Diamond Fields of the Northern Cape

Immerse yourself in the diamond fields of the Northern Cape, starting with Kimberley, the historic city of diamonds that put South Africa on the map.

The Northern Cape

The Northern Cape includes spectacular attractions like the Namakwaland flowers, the Richtersveld Heritage site, Witsand, the Kuruman Eye, Boesmansgat and Wonderwerk Cave.

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Events in The Northern Cape

The Namaqualand Daisies

While not a traditional ‘event’, the arrival of the flowers after the first Spring rains is a major event for tourism in Namaqualand as hordes of travellers arrive to view this natural phenomenon
Gariep Kunstefees, Kimberley

Hosted in this historic diamond-rush town, the event runs over four days in September and showcases music, drama, dance and film
Hantam Vleisfees

A three-day event held in Calvinia during August, the Hantam Vleisvees represents small-town hospitality and traditional music. The vintage car rally is a highlight
Apollo Film Festival

This film festival takes place in Victoria West and stretches over six days in September. The historic Apollo Theatre provides the perfect location
Kalahari Kuierfees

A three-day event in Upington during September, the Kalahari Kueierfees draws crowds of over 30 000 people who come for the exhibits, the music, live performances, and sporting events such as a half marathon and strong man competition
Namakwa Festival

A five-day event in Springbok during November, the Namakwa Festival aims to celebrate the local regional and ethnic cultures of the area. There is storytelling, dancing and sporting competitions
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon

Run over seven days in August, this marathon covers 250 kilometres of the Greater Kalahari region. Definitely only for serious runners and extreme sports enthusiasts
Orange River Canoe Marathon

A two day event in March that makes the most of this great river. A major highlight on the Northern Cape’s sporting calendar
Calvinia Makietie

This is a 2-day cultural and sporting event held in August. Highlights include beauty pageants, a beer festival, live music concerts and eco challenges
Kakamas Sultana Kultuur Fees

Spread over 4 days in March it showcases music, theatre, food, wine and sporting events