Activities : Northern Cape

Packages in the Northern Cape region

Safari Lodges in the Northern Cape region

The Northern Cape invites you to discover yet another unique journey of adventure and like all provinces in South Africa many hidden gems with African Chapter. Offering random clear blue skies and breathtaking starlit evenings, awesome diversity of red and white sands of the Kalahari, contrasting mountains and unique flora and fauna to the area, making this a truly remarkable region.

The vastness of this province leaves an everlasting challenge for those eco adventurers, with its varying contrasts from endless flower flatlands to jagged edges and scrub covered plains and the most well known soft desert sands.

The Kalahari Route in the Northern Cape presents a complete escape from the city life into a magnificent semi-desert area, ideal for adventure holidays. Take to abseiling and sail the clear blue sky or explore the red and white sand while viewing its splendid game on extreme 4x4 or horse riding. The rich flora and fauna of this remoteness, gives you an incredible feeling of space, freedom and adventure. The Northern Cape is definitely a paradise for eco-adventurers who want to have their experience pressed on their minds long after they leave.

THE KALAHARI ROUTE offers three distinct natural areas are in the south with the high wilderness plateau - the Karoo, in the north and in-between are the fertile valleys of the Vaal and Orange Rivers.

The province comprises of 6 major regions:
• Upington
• Kuruman
• Kathu
• Kakamas
• Keimoes
• Griquatown

A quick focus on the facts of NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE –

1. Languages of Cape Town: isiZulu, Afrikaans, Setswana, English of the 11 spoken in South Africa
2. Population of 0.9 million in an area of 361 830km2 covering 29.7% of this African country

A place as real as those who choose to explore it, Northern Province is the outdoor enthusiasts’ haven. This is a destination you have to experience not just read about. The star studded sky and endless horizons brings out the true adventurer in you. Make this your holiday getaway and learn more about what awaits you.;

• Abseiling
• Augrabies Falls National Park and Kalahari Adventure Centre
• Bakkie Skiing at Thota Lodge along endless sandy Kalahari ground
• Bird watching and Raptor Route
• Camel Riding and two day camel safaris
• Canoeing Adventures for families
• Fly fishing
• Hiking trails
• Gyrocopter rides and Micro light flying around beautiful Green Kalahari
• Kimberley – The Big hole, diamond & mine tours
• Mountain biking
• Paragliding
• Quad Biking
• River Rafting down the Mighty Orange River and Kunene Rivers .
• Scenic flights and charters
• Sand surfing
• Windsurfing
• Prime 4x4 country for tours and trails eg. Kalahari Tsamma trail, Khamkirri , Riesvasmaak
• Wine Farms , tasting at Orange River Wine Cellars

If your imagination has been captivated, look through the different options you could include in your itinerary to make it an unforgettable experience. We will do our best to custom design your trip according to your interest and preferences. Enquire or Book your KALAHARI ADVENTURE now! Our African chapter Team will assist you with compiling your free quote and provide any further information.

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