Attractions IN Upington
Landmarks
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 Upington, virtually on the eastern border of Namibia. Hakskeen is one of at least five such pans in ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Khi Solar One
Africa's first concentrated solar power thermal power plant lies just outside Upington, in the Northern Cape. You can see the huge 205-metre tower on the horizon from the N14, surrounded by its 4200 massive wall-like solar mirrored ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
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 circles, as the Aloe dichotoma, this succulent Aloe grows to tree-like proportions and is synonymous with ...
Wine Routes
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 River, the life blood of this part of the Northern Cape, supports row upon row of land under vine – an ...
Nature Reserves
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 sandy flats interrupted by two rocky outcrops, the Spitskop Nature Reserve is worth a visit not only for its ...
Golf Courses
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. The Upington Golf Course is a suprisingly attractive, contrasting 18 hole grass course with a true "Kalahari" ...
Landmarks / Airports
Upington International Airport
If you've booked accommodation in Upington, you're in for a treat. This Northern Cape town may be characterised by intense heat and arid conditions, it happens to be on the banks of the mighty Orange River, which creates a green belt of lush vegetation ...
Nature Reserves
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. Also known as Brulsand, or Roaring Sands. Geologists who have studied the region claim that the white sand owes ...
Attractions AROUND Upington
Game Reserves / National Parks
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 a spectacular waterfall. Picturesque names such as Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner are descriptive of this ...
Wine Estates
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 wine farms in the east have soils with a higher natural acid content and a lower pH level, which results in ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Surrounding the rugged Koranneberg Mountains in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve covers 1000km² (100 000 ha) of land on the edge of the mysterious desert wilderness that is the Kalahari. In the Kalahari, the thornveld ...
... and a little further afield
Nature Reserves
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 between the flowing Orange and dry Molopo rivers. Pronounced 'reem fuss mark', meaning 'tighten the strap', the ...
Upington as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Augrabies, Danielskuil, Kakamas, Kanoneiland, Keimoes, Postmasburg
Staying Overnight
Ikaia River Lodge
Situated near Keimoes, the jewel of the Northern Cape, Ikaia River Lodge offers a variety of accommodation. The establishment is 40 kms from Upin...
The Overlook
The Overlook is situated in Keimoes in the Northern Cape and offers AA Highly Recommended accommodation. All rooms have a spectacular view of the...
Pecanwood Manor
Situated on the skirts of a pecan wood plantation in Upington, Pecanwood Manor offers bed and breakfast accommodation in seven rooms. Attractions...
Upington Inn
Upington Inn lies in a green oasis in Upington, Northern Cape. This Upington hotel offers a full range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay ...
Sun River Kalahari Lodge
Sun River Kalahari Lodge is a home away from home, situated in the heart of the Green Kalahari, stretched over five properties, on the banks of t...
River Bank Lodge
Warm hospitality, comfort, and convenience await guests at the Riverbank Lodge. Offering luxurious accommodation in Upington, the Riverbank Lodge...
Kalahari Lion's Rest
Kalahari Lion's Rest offers spacious and comfortable accommodation in eight rooms in Upington. The lodge offers four king size rooms upstairs and...
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...
De Werf Lodge
Located in the heart of the beautiful Northern Cape, De Werf Lodge offers accommodation near Upington and Kakamas. De Werf Lodge is a beautiful e...
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...
Desert Palace Hotel
Situated in the heart of the Kalahari at the Upington Golf Course, 7km from the CBD of Upington, the accommodation offered is tranquil and relaxe...
De Nachtuilen Guest House
Situated in the tourist corridor of Upington, the river city of the Green Kalahari. De Nachtuilen Guesthouse's rooms are designed to make you fee...
Alucarni Guest House
Alucarni Guest House is situated in Upington and is close to all amenities. The accommodation is ideally suited for both family visitors and busi...
29 On Borcherd
29 On Borcherd offers accommodation in Upington in two rooms. From here guests are in a great location to enjoy the Kokerboom Food and Wine Route...
Libby's Lodge
Situated in the Green Kalahari Desert - the land of contrasts where the life giving forces of earth's elements combine to create a unique landsca...
A Chateau de Lux
A Chateau de Lux Guest House is conveniently located for those travelling to the area and is ideal for a stopover. We offer accommodation in a ch...
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...
Waterfront Guesthouse
Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Orange River on your doorstep as you wake up at the Waterfront Guesthouse. There is a saying that...
River City Inn
Conveniently situated in the CBD of Upington, River City Inn offers modern and comfortable facilities at affordable rates. The hotel offers twin,...
Belurana River Boutique Hotel
This stylish Victorian House, with antique furniture, offers the weary traveller a safe and peaceful night's rest in luxurious or economy self ca...
The Oasis Hotel
The Oasis Hotel in Upington is near the Orange River and within walking distance of major banks and retail stores as well as a choice of restaura...
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...
Morgenbos Guesthouse
Morgenbos Guesthouse offers guests lovely room-only and self-catering accommodation in a lovely, lush garden with a pond. Morgenbos Guesthouse ro...
Dreamstay Guesthouse
Situated in Upington, Dreamstay Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests. Here you are near to various attractions and act...
Tkabies Self-Catering
Enjoy an unforgettable camping experience on a working grape farm at Tkabies Camping & Self-Catering. Breathtaking sunsets, an estimated hundred ...
Modern Executive Stay
Modern Executive Stay is a unique apartment located in the heart of Upington close to shops and restaurants. It has three bedrooms furnished with...
The Cape Lodge
The Cape Lodge offers accommodation in Upington for business or pleasure. The Lodge is situated in a quiet area with secure parking, cctv camera,...
Moonriver Guest House
For luxury accommodation out of this world we proudly give you Moonriver Guesthouse located on the romantic shores of the Orange River. Enjoy a g...
Aan't Kanaal B&B
Situated about 2km from the CBD of Upington it is bordered on the one side by an expansive park and an irrigation canal - hence its name, "Aan't ...
Allianto Boutique Hotel
Allianto Boutique Hotel is located in an original pioneer home, one of the first permanent structures built in Upington. Whether you are looking ...
River Place Guesthouse
River Place Guesthouse is situated on one of Upington's wine estates, yet it lies only three minutes from the Upington town center. This exclusiv...
Allianto Self Catering
Allianto Self Catering is situated in Keidebees, and offers Upington self catering accommodation for a family or group of friends. The apartment ...
Abbiamo Guesthouse
Located in Upington, Abiammo Guesthouse offers accommodation in four modern, spacious guestrooms with either a King size or two single beds. In t...
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...
Be My Guest Too
Be My Guest Too provides accommodation in Upington in comfortably furnished guest rooms. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy a dip in the swi...
SleepOver Upington
Located just 16km East of Upington on the N14, SleepOver Upington is solar powered, offering secure, comfortable, affordable accommodation. Uping...
Africa River Lodge
Located on the banks of the timeless Orange River, Africa River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in Upington for leisure or corporate trave...
28 Degrees North West B&B
28 Degrees North West offers accommodation in comfortable rooms with garden views and free Wi-Fi. All guest rooms are air conditioned and equippe...
A-la-Fugue
"à La Fugue" guesthouse - with its exceptionally green, beautiful garden, refreshing blue pool, thatched lapa and tropical island atmosphere - is...
Casa Calida
Casa Calida is Spanish for 'house of quality and hospitality', and true to its name you will enjoy accommodation with the same radiant warmth and...
Bains House
At Bain's House tranquility meets timeless elegance. Our spacious en-suite bedrooms with all the conveniences that you need include satellite TV,...
Vredelus Country Estate
Vredelus Country Estate offers accommodation in Upington with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and access to a garden and swimming pool. The air cond...
Ou Skool Guesthouse
Ou Skool Guesthouse is a convenient stop over or holiday base for tourists, nature lovers, businessmen and travellers alike on the route to the K...
Alimento Guest House
Alimento Guest House offers affordable bed only, self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation with three family rooms and three standard roo...
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