Olifantshoek, Green Kalahari
Olifantshoek lies at the foot of the spectacular Lange Mountains, on the Namakwari Route. It was officially founded in 1912. Olifantshoek is named after the tusk of an elephant which was used as payment for the farm on which the town was built. In addition, many elephant bones were found in the vicinity. Olifantshoek boasts an abundance of adventure, natural wonders and cultural artefacts that can be explored by all enthusiasts. These activities are complemented by Olifantshoek natural beauty and tranquillity.
Here, there are ample exciting hunting and hiking opportunities. The Neylan and the Pudu hiking trails are well worth exploring. For those who prefer archaeological adventures, there are numerous San Rock art paintings and engravings which can be viewed on Meerlust and Pan Heuwel farms. Learn how the San described animals as well as their many fascinating hunting antics. There is also an interesting war grave dating back to 1879 during Galeshewe's war which can be witnessed on the farm Fuller.
One of Olifantshoek's many natural wonders is the roaring sands. The white granular dunes of the Witsand Nature Reserve are over 100 m high and 10 km long. When disturbed by wind in hot, dry weather, these dunes emit strange roaring sounds. The white colour of the sands is caused by perennial waters that seep to the surface, leaching out the red iron oxides. This strange occurrence is truly extraordinary and a must to be witnessed!
Olifantshoek is a superb and tranquil town. Its unique beauty and awesome attractions make it a must to experience.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
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Augrabies Falls Rest Camp
The Rest Camp offers accommodation in various chalets and cottages in the Augrabies Falls National Park. All of the units are self-catering and h...
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The Maxton Boutique Hotel
Situated near the Orange River, in Upington, The Maxton Boutique Hotel is able to accommodate up to 40 guests. Here you are near to various attra...
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High Breeze Lodge
High Breeze Lodge offers quality accommodation in Upington for business travellers, family visitors and overnight guests. It is close to major ac...
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Stay on Top
Stay on Top is a guest house in Postmasburg that offers half-board, bed and breakfast, or room-only accommodation. Stay on Top has individually d...
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Belurana Victoria Manor
Belurana Victoria Manor is a four star Victorian guest house offering accommodation in an upmarket area of Upington, Northern Cape. The guest hou...
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Tutwa Desert Lodge
Tutwa Desert Lodge is set on a 16 000 ha private game reserve in the heart of the Green Kalahari in the Northern Cape. With exclusive access to o...
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African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa
African Vineyard Boutique Hotel & Spa is nestled in a lush landscape of vineyards at Kanoneiland. African Vineyard Guesthouse mixes its magical i...
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A-la-Fugue
"à La Fugue" guesthouse - with its exceptionally green, beautiful garden, refreshing blue pool, thatched lapa and tropical island atmosphere - is...
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Le Must Residence
Le Must Residence is a large villa close to the city centre and offers great views of the Orange River. The guest house offera 11 rooms that vary...
Noteworthy attractions
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Augrabies Falls National Park
The Khoi people called it 'Aukoerebis', the place of the Great Noise, referring to the Orange River thundering its way downwards for 60 metres in...
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Spitskop Nature Reserve
The Spitskop Nature Reserve was named after Spitskop, an impressive granite koppie just outside the small town of Upington. Consisting mainly of ...
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Witsand Nature Reserve
The Witsand (White Sands) Nature Reserve is a 2 500 hectares island of brilliant white sands surrounded by a sea of regular Red Kalahari sand. Al...
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Upington Golf Club
Situated just outside of Upington on the N14 road to Johannesburg and Olifantshoek, next to Desert Palace Casino, is the Upington Golf Course. Th...
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Orange River Wine Route
In a part of South Africa that is, for all intents and purposes, practically desert, one does not expect to find a wine route. But the Orange Riv...
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Northern Cape Wine Estates
With a completely different climate to the Cape Winelands, the Northern Cape produces a number of ranges of wines that boast unique flavours. The...
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Riemvasmaak Community Conservancy
North west of the town of Kakamas and bordering the Augrabies National Park is the Riemvasmaak Community Conservancy - 75 00 hectares of land bet...
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Hakskeen Pan
Hakskeen Pan is a dry lake bed, and the world's largest unworked saltpan. It lies way up in the far north west of the Northern Cape, 300 km from ...
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Kokerboom Food and Wine Route
The Kokerboom, or quiver tree, is one of the most idiosyncratic trees of the Kalahari (South Africa and Namibia). Also known, in scientific circl...
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