Northern Cape

Northern Cape

The Northern Cape includes spectacular attractions like the Namaqualand flowers, the Richtersveld Heritage site, Witsand, the Kuruman Eye, Boesmansgat and Wonderwerk Cave. more
Eksteenfontein to the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park – the 'World Heritage Site route'

Learn about the people of the Richtersveld, their cultures and their landscape on a three-day journey from Eksteenfontein to the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. more
Kimberley to Upington – the 'missionary route'

The route west from Kimberley to Upington takes in lots of small towns with big histories, including some rather eccentric stops. more
The outlaw, Scotty Smith

A true Kalahari character, the Victorian-era legend of the vagabond Scotty Smith is still told throughout the semi-desert rural areas of the Northern Cape. more

More about Northern Cape

Colesberg Walking Tour

The Northern Cape town of Colesberg, on the N1 highway between Johannesburg and Cape Town, has more to offer the traveller than just overnight lodgings. more

The Caracal Eco Route, Northern Cape

Follow the Caracal Eco Route in the Namaqua National Park in the remote Northern Cape, up thrilling mountain passes, across ancient grasslands and along 50km of South Africa's legendary West Coast. more

Fly-fishing in the rivers near Kimberley

Some of the finest fly-fishing waters in South Africa are in the lower Vaal and Riet rivers near the Northern Cape's capital town of Kimberley. more

Events in the Northern Cape

1The Namaqualand Daisies

The arrival of the flowers after the first Spring rains is a major natural "event" for tourism in Namaqualand when visitors arrive from all over the world to view this floral phenomenon.

2Gariep Kunstefees, Kimberley

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

3Hantam 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.

4Apollo Film Festival

This film festival takes place in the village of Victoria West over six days in September. The historic Apollo Theatre provides the perfect location for this visual feast.

5Kalahari 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

6Namakwa 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

7Kalahari 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

8Orange 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

9Calvinia 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