Attractions in Kalahari & Diamond Fields
Augrabies Falls National Park - Northern Cape
Augrabies Falls National Park, located in the arid Northern Cape province of South Africa, is a natural wonder known for its dramatic landscapes and the powerful Augrabies Falls. The park spans approximately 820 square kilometers and was established in 1966 to protect the falls and the surroundin...
Bezalel Wine and Brandy Estate - nr Upington, Northern Cape
Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dyasonsklip approximately 25 kms south of Upington in the Northern Cape, is a family-owned estate renowned for its exceptional wines and brandies. Located along the scenic Orange River Wine Route, the estate offers a unique com...
Black Mountain Golf Club, Aggeneys - Northern Cape
Black Mountain Golf Club offers one of the Northern Cape’s most unexpected golfing experiences. Situated in the remote mining town of Aggeneys, this semi-private course provides a striking contrast to its arid surroundings. Amid vast desert landscapes, rugged hills and wide-open skies, golfers ar...
Boesmansgat Sinkhole - Danielskuil, Northern Cape
Boesmansgat, also known as Bushman's Hole, is a renowned sinkhole located on Mount Carmel Farm near the town of Danielskuil in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. This natural wonder is one of the world's deepest freshwater cave systems, making it a significant site for both geologists an...
Desert Palace Hotel and Casino Resort - Upington, Northern Cape
Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort, situated in the vibrant town of Upington in the Northern Cape, offers a luxurious escape in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. This elegant resort combines the excitement of a casino with the comfort of a top-tier hotel, providing guests with a comprehensive ra...
Duggan Cronin Gallery - Kimberley
The Duggan Cronin Gallery in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is named after Alfred Martin Duggan-Cronin, a prolific photographer renowned for documenting the cultures and peoples of Southern Africa during the early to mid-20th century. The gallery houses a significant collection of Duggan-Cronin's phot...
Dunluce House Museum, Kimberley - Northern Cape
Dunluce House Museum is a beautifully preserved Victorian home located in Kimberley, Northern Cape. It forms part of the McGregor Museum's collection of historical sites and is a fine example of late 19th-century architecture and domestic life in the diamond mining city. Built in 1897, Dunluce...
Eye of Kuruman - Northern Cape
The Eye of Kuruman, located in the town of Kuruman in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, is a remarkable natural spring that holds the distinction of being the largest natural spring in the Southern Hemisphere. This extraordinary water source, also known as "Die Oog" in Afrikaans, produc...
Flamingo Casino - Kimberley
The Flamingo Casino, located in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is a popular entertainment destination offering a range of gaming, dining, and leisure options in the heart of the Diamond Fields region. As one of South Africa's premier casinos, the Flamingo Casino attracts both locals and tourists seeki...
Gannaga Pass - nr Middelpos, Northern Cape
Gannaga Pass is a scenic mountain pass located in the remote and rugged Tankwa Karoo National Park in the Northern Cape. It provides a thrilling and picturesque route between the small settlement of Middelpos and the vast, semi-desert landscape of the Tankwa Karoo. The pass stretches for about 6....
Gariep Kunstefees - Kimberley, Northern Cape
The Gariep Kunstefees (Gariep Arts Festival), held annually in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is a vibrant celebration of South African arts and culture. Named after the Gariep River, the festival spans several days, attracting artists, performers, and visitors from across the country. The event showc...
Hakskeen Pan - Bloodhound Land Speed Record Attempt
South Africa and the now Northern Cape made world headlines in 1929 when racing driver Malcolm Campbell attempted to beat the world land speed record. Unfortunately for Campbell he was only able to reach a speed of 350km/h which was considerably slower than the 372km/h record set by Henry Segrave...
Hartswater Golf Club - Northern Cape
Hartswater Golf Club in the Northern Cape is a modest but charming course that offers an enjoyable round in a serene, rural setting. It is a 9-hole parkland course with a par of 36, laid out over well kept fairways and greens. The course plays about 3390 yards from the blue tees and roughly 2900 ...
Honoured Dead Memorial - Kimberley, Northern Cape
The Honoured Dead Memorial, situated in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, South Africa, stands as a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives during the Siege of Kimberley in the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). This impressive monument, designed by the renowned British architect Sir Herber...
Jan Kempdorp Golf Club - Northern Cape
Jan Kempdorp Golf Club, located in the tranquil town of Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape, is a community-centred course with a reputation for friendliness and relaxed charm. Like many smaller clubs across South Africa, it plays an important role in the social life of the town and offers a welcom...
Kakamas Golf Club - Northern Cape
Kakamas Golf Club is a small but charming golf course in the town of Kakamas in the Northern Cape. The layout is a nine-hole course with a parkland style setting. The course has a relaxed, rural ambience, with fairways bordered by local vegetation and trees. Because it’s compact, the round is sui...
Kalahari Desert - Northern Cape, South Africa
Spanning 3 countries and covering an area of 900 000 square kilometers, the Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa. The Kalahari covers much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa but is not a classic desert with tall sand dunes like those associated wit...
Kalahari Kuierfees - Upington, Northern Cape
The Kalahari Kuierfees is an annual festival held in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, celebrating the rich cultural diversity, music, and traditions of the Kalahari region. "Kuier" means "to visit" or "to socialize" in Afrikaans, and this festival truly lives up to its name, bringing people...
Kalahari-Oranje Museum - Upington, Northern Cape
Set along quiet Schröder Street in the heart of Upington, the Kalahari-Oranje Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the Northern Cape. Housed in the original mission buildings established in the 1870s by Reverend Christiaan Schröder, the museum immediately charms ...
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa)
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, a vast conservation area straddling the border between South Africa and Botswana, is one of the most remarkable transboundary parks in the world. Established in 2000, it amalgamates the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa and the Gemsbok National Park in B...