Northern Cape

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A inóspita Richtersveld do Cabo Setentrional.

Northern Cape

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

The magnificent desert landscape of the Richtersveld

Northern Cape highlights

Explore the evocative Kalahari Desert with its black-maned lions, and the 2000-year old culture of the Nama communities of the Richtersveld.

Northern Cape

Home to black-maned lions, massive national parks and ancient cultures, the Northern Cape is the ideal incentive destination.

Walking the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert.

Kalahari Eco Ultra Walk

Once a year you get the opportunity to experience the spirit of the Kalahari when you participate in either the 5- or 10-day Kalahari Eco Ultra Walk.

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The Klipspringer Trail

The 3-day Klipspringer Trail in the Augrabies Falls National Park takes you through some of the Northern Cape's most spectacular scenery.

Extreme Adventure, Northern Cape

The Northern Cape lends itself to extreme adventure opportunities. There are semi-desert thermals, mountainous roads and a huge river that is perfect for river-rafting.

Orange River Adventure

The Orange River adventure is a guided rafting experience that will lead you far from civilisation down this boundary river between South Africa and Namibia.

Kimberley's flamingos

Kimberley’s Kamfer Dam plays host to the endangered Lesser Flamingo. Marvel at the spectacle of thousands of these colourful birds breeding and feeding.

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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...
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