Attractions in Hantam Karoo & Upper Karoo
Calvinia Museum - Northern Cape
The Calvinia Museum, in Calvinia is housed in the former Calvinia Synagogue, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Hantam region in the Northern Cape. Built in 1920, the synagogue served the local Jewish community until it was repurposed as a museum in 1981. The museum'...
Akkerendam Nature Reserve - Calvinia, Northern Cape
Akkerendam Nature Reserve is a picturesque nature reserve located near Calvinia in the Northern Cape, South Africa. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, dramatic landscapes, and tranquil environment. Features and Attractions 1. Scenic Beauty and Landscapes: The reserve features a ra...
Appie van Heerden Nature Reserve - Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Appie van Heerden Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located near Carnarvon in the Northern Cape of South Africa. The reserve is named in honor of Appie van Heerden, a notable figure in the field of conservation. Surrounded by Karoo koppies (hills) that form part of the Karee mountains. In the ty...
Carnarvon Museum - Carnarvon, Northern Cape
The Carnarvon Museum - originally built in 1907, the community hall for the Dutch Reformed Church was donated to the Municipality to be used as a museum in 1973. Today the exhibits cover the cultural history of the region including the towns renaming from when it was founded as a Rhenish Mission ...
Colesberg Golf Club - Northern Cape
Colesberg Golf Club is a modest yet inviting course set against the stark beauty of the Karoo in Colesberg, Northern Cape. With nine holes laid out in parkland style, the course may not be long, but it offers a pleasing variety of tee shots, narrow fairways and relatively quick greens. The semi-a...
Corbelled Houses - Williston, Northern Cape
Corbelled houses are a distinctive form of rural architecture found in the arid regions of the Karoo, particularly around the towns of Fraserburg, Carnarvon, and Williston in South Africa. These unique structures were built by early settlers, mainly in the 19th century, using a technique that dat...
Doornkloof Nature Reserve - nr Colesburg, Northern Cape
Doornkloof Nature Reserve, situated 40 kms north of Colesburg alongside the Orange River in the Northern Cape, is a stunning natural haven known for its diverse ecosystems and scenic landscapes. The reserve offers a unique blend of riverine and arid environments, providing a rich habitat for vari...
Doring River - Northwestern Cederberg
The Doring River is situated in the Northwestern Cederberg and has its origin the majestic Hex River Mountains towards the northeast of one of the most fertile areas in South Africa, named after the goddess of agriculture, Ceres. It winds its way through the Cederberg Mountains, where it joins wi...
Gannabos Protected Area - nr Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape
The Gannabos Protected Area, located near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape of South Africa, is a significant conservation site known for its distinctive vegetation and rich biodiversity. Named after the Gannabos, or "Ganna Bush" (Salsola species), which dominates the landscape, this protected ...
Grave of Abraham Esau - Calvinia, Northern Cape
The book, Abraham Esaus War: A Black South African War in the Cape, 1899-1902 written by Bill Nasson, tells the story of Abraham Esau an Anglo Boer War martyr. Esau, a patriotic coloured artisan gathered a force of 70 locals to defend the town of Calvinia against the Boer commandos. It is said th...
Hantam National Botanical Gardens - Nieuwoudtville, Northern cape
If nature excites you, then a visit to Hantam National Botanical Garden, Nieuwoudtville should be on your bucket list. Nieuwoudtville boasts the largest variety of indigenous bulbous plants in the world. This is the one and only National Botanical Garden that you will find in the Northern Cape. A...
Historic Houses Trail - Carnarvon, Western Cape
The Historic Houses Trail in Carnarvon is more of a historical tour than a trail, this walk winds its way through the streets of Carnarvon, displaying pristine examples of traditional homes and church buildings. Many of the original houses of the settlement at De Bult (the first settlement in Car...
Louwhuis (Louw House) Museum - Sutherland, Karoo, Northern Cape
Louwhuis also referred to as the Louw House Museum is a historical landmark located in Sutherland, in the Karoo area of the Northern Cape. Built in 1861 it was once the residence of the Louw family, including the birth place of the two famous Afrikaans poets and writer brothers, N.P van Wyk Louw ...
Manne Dipico Hospital - Colesberg, Karoo, Northern Cape
Manne Dipico Hospital is a public hospital located in Colesberg, in the Karoo, Northern Cape. The hospital provides essential medical services to the local community, including outpatient care, emergency services, maternity care, and general healthcare. It serves as a key healthcare facility for ...
MeerKAT Telescope Kat-7 - Meerkat National Park, Northern Cape
Located approximately 85 kms northwest from Carnarvon is the KAT-7, one of the biggest projects in the Karoo and possibly on the continent. The Karoo Array Telescope (KAT) is a precursor instrument for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) which is in its own rights amongst the largest and most powerf...
Nieuwoudtville Waterfall - Nieuwoudtville, Karoo, Northern Cape
The Nieuwoudtville Waterfall, located on the Doorn River approximately 7 kilometers north of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, is a natural wonder known for its scenic beauty and significance in the arid landscape of the region. Here’s an overview of this picturesqu...
Norvalspont Concentration Camp Memorial - Northern Cape
The Norvalspont Concentration Camp Memorial, set near the Orange River on the border of the Northern and Eastern Cape, offers a reflective stop for travellers tracing the deep historical currents of the Anglo-Boer War. The camp was established in early 1901, during the later phase of the conflict...
Ouberg Pass - nr Sutherland, Northern Cape
The Ouberg Pass near Sutherland in the Northern Cape is a rugged and scenic mountain pass that offers breathtaking views and a thrilling driving experience for adventurers. The pass connects the town of Sutherland with the Tankwa Karoo and descends from the high Roggeveld Plateau into the expansi...
Quiver Tree Forest - Gannabos Protected Area, Northern Cape
The Quiver Tree Forest at Gannabos, located between Nieuwoudtville and Loeriesfontein in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, is a remarkable natural wonder known for its dense population of quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum). The Quiver Tree Forest at Gannabos is one of the largest ...
Richmond Golf Club - Northern Cape
Richmond Golf Club is a scenic 9-hole golf course located in Richmond, a small town in the Northern Cape of South Africa. Established in the early 2000s, the club provides a welcoming environment for both local and visiting golfers, offering a relaxed and enjoyable golfing experience amidst the s...