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Northern Cape Region
Maloof Skate Plaza, Kimberley
On weekends the Maloof Skate Plaza in Kimberley throbs with skateboarders of all ages, particularly youngsters who come to learn how to skateboard or to hone their skills at this world-class facility. Since opening in 2011, it has attracted increasing numbers of skate enthusiasts from around the world.
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Eksteenfontein to the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – the 'World Heritage Site route'
After three days of driving through the villages of the Richtersveld and ending up at the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, you will have learned an incredible amount about the Nama people and the geographical setting they survive in, from intricate plant life to the traditional herding patterns called ‘transhumance’.
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Kimberley to Upington – the 'missionary route'
Visit the area that once belonged to the original Griquas and famous missionaries that included Robert Moffat, John Campbell and David Livingstone, who later become one of the colonial era’s top explorers through Africa. Included on this route is the exotically named stop of Putsonderwater ('well without water').
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The outlaw, Scotty Smith
One day he would steal a man’s horse, on another he would give money to a hard-pressed widow – or join in a posse in search of himself. That was Scotty Smith, a Kalahari crook with a great sense of humour and a love for the high road.
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Leliefontein to Kleinzee – the 'shipwreck and daisies route'
Some little towns in the mountains appear out of thick mist, other long-forgotten seaports give up their shipwrecks, while in the flower season everything takes on bright colours – that’s the essence of this Namaqua back-roads route, with a surprise and a local delight around every corner.
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Colesberg Walking Tour
When next you’re driving between the two major South African centres of Cape Town and Johannesburg, visit the historic halfway point: Colesberg. Its many attractions, which include a farm stay, a walking tour of the town and mountain bike trails, will keep the family entertained for at least a day or two.
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The Caracal Eco Route, Northern Cape
Those who have experienced the coastal section of the Caracal Eco Route say it is a firm rival experience to the legendary spring flowers that may pave your way (depending on the time of year). In or out of flower season, this 4x4 mountain-to-ocean route in Namaqualand is well worth doing if you enjoy adventure.
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Fly-fishing in the rivers near Kimberley
Experience good fly-fishing for yellowfish in the rivers around Kimberley, which boast abundant, stable populations of indigenous largemouth and smallmouth species. Fly-fishing here will lure you back time and again as you absorb the evocative game-rich environment while casting for record catches.
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Victoria West, Northern Cape
In 1871, a dramatic cloudburst caused a flood that shattered the little Northern Cape community of Victoria West, killing 60 residents. Few thought the town could survive such a tragedy, but today it is a welcoming Upper Karoo destination.
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Witsand Nature Reserve
Witsand Nature Reserve in the Northern Cape is an exceptional eco-destination featuring geological and climatic anomalies that cause the desert sand to ‘roar'. This natural attraction is one of the Green Kalahari’s best-kept secrets. The birding here is exceptional, and you'll see plenty of dryland wildlife.
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Hantam Meat Festival
Whether you eat a smiley (roasted sheep’s head), participate in the local marathon or simply admire the kaleidoscope of wild flowers, a visit to the Calvinia Meat Festival offers unique epicurean opportunities and a small town experience second to none.
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Kimberley's flamingos
The flamingos of Kimberley's Kamfers Dam offer a rare and lovely sight – thousands upon thousands of these pink birds stretching for as far as the eye can see. This area is 1 of only 4 breeding sites in Africa for lesser flamingos and is a must-see for any birder.
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Orange River Wine Route
Travellers on the Orange River Wine Route are invariably amazed by the dramatic contrast between the arid desert and the lush vineyards growing on the edge of the Orange River. The wine farms of the area depend on this mighty body of water for every drop of their fruity, easy-drinking wines.
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The Donkey Memorial, Upington
The South African donkey, which originates from North Africa, is still used as a means of transport in rural communities. Originally introduced by missionaries centuries ago, the donkey holds a special place in the Kalahari. A memorial to the working donkey stands proud in Upington.
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Hantam Botanical Gardens
Journey to the remote Hantam Botanical Gardens in the Karoo, where endangered flower species attract tourists from all over the world each year. David Attenborough has visited, as has the former director of London's famous Kew Gardens, Sir Ghillean Prance, who declared the gardens 'a botanical treasure of international importance'.
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