126 Things To Do in Northern Cape

The mostly desert and semi-desert region that lies south of the Orange River has, contrary to expectations, some of the most incredible landscapes, a history rich in San rock engravings, Namaqualand daisies in spring, gloriously clear skies, starry nights and the Richtersveld National Park among its claims. When travelling in the Northern Cape, visit Kimberley's Big Hole, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; go rafting on the Orange River, see the daisies or visit the Augrabies Falls National Park where moon rock, potholes and echo corner are apt names for beautiful places. And don’t miss the oddly shaped quiver trees in Springbok or the Orange River Wine cellars co-op in Upington.

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4x4 Trails

Riemvasmaak 4x4 Trails

Overnight? Stay in Kakamas
The Riemvasmaak 4x4 Trails are exquisitely adventurous, showcasing some of the arid beauty of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, complemented by the lush ...

4x4 Trails

Shipwreck 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Kamieskroon
This 4x4 route is a one-way drive along sandy, under-used roadways between Koingnaas and Kleinzee on the north-west part of South Africa's coastline, known as the ...

4x4 Trails

Strandveld 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Kamieskroon
The Northern Cape is home to a number of 4x4 trails, thanks to its varied topography and rugged landscapes. The local vegetation is somewhat sparse for most of the ...

Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries

Del Rio Spur

Overnight? Stay in Kuruman
The Del Rio Spur family restaurant in Kuruman offers diners the tried and tested Spur Experience, which includes great service and quality food which has made the ...

Monuments / Museums

Moffat Mission Station

Overnight? Stay in Kuruman
In the early part of the 19th century, British settlers flocked to South Africa, establishing mission stations and homes all around the country. The Kuruman Moffat ...

Sight Seeing

Wonderwerk Cave

Overnight? Stay in Kuruman
The Northern Cape is one of South Africa's lesser known treasures, as it is not quite the tourist hotspot that provinces like Gauteng and the Western Cape are ...

Cycling / Sight Seeing / Sports & Leisure

Goegap Nature Reserve MTB Trails

Overnight? Stay in Springbok
Where: 15 km east of Springbok (in the direction of the airport, along the R355) Level: intermediate with some rocky sections (not good for children) Type of ...

Dams & Vleis

Boesmansgat Sinkhole

Overnight? Stay in Kuruman
As another of the Northern Cape Province's fascinating natural wonders, Boesmansgat certainly promises visitors an impressive sight. This is a vertical cave that is ...

Cycling / Sports & Leisure

Namaqualand MTB Trail

Overnight? Stay in Kamieskroon
Where: Kamieskroon, 30 minutes south of Springbok Level: intermediate Type of route: four routes across the Kamiesberg. Note: the Leliefontein, Visserplaat and ...

Cycling

Khamkirri MTB Trails

Overnight? Stay in Kakamas
Where: Khamkirri River Camp, near Kakamas in the Green Kalahari section of the Northern Cape Level: easy to difficult Type of route: varied; between 10 and 87 ...

Cafés & Eateries

Die Krip Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in Richmond
Saag and Sumi are the managers of this olde world charm destination in the centre of Richmond in the Upper Karoo, Situated next to the N1 approximatly halfway ...

4x4 Trails / Scenic Drives

Caracal Eco Route

Overnight? Stay in Kamieskroon
The Caracal Eco Route is a 4x4 mountain to ocean experience in the yet-to-become-famous Namaqualand National Park. Some describe it as a wilder, more rugged, ...

Cafés & Eateries / Farm Stalls & Markets

Travalia Farm Store

Overnight? Stay in Three Sisters
Nestled in the Karoo, with the backdrop of the mountains, koppies and scrubby landscapes of the Karoo, is the Travalia Farm Store and Butchery. This is situated on ...

Museums

Kleinzee Museum

Overnight? Stay in Kleinzee
Way off the beaten track, where the Buffels River meets the sea 72 km from Port Nolloth, is the little former diamond mining town of Kleinzee (small ...

Nurseries

Koms Quiver Tree Nursery

Overnight? Stay in Keimoes
The Koms Quiver Tree Nursery celebrates the natural abundance of the Northern Cape of South Africa, stocking a wide variety of the protected species Aloe dichotoma, ...

Northern Cape as a destination

If you are considering visiting Northern Cape or have already booked your Northern Cape accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Northern Cape, or view the events that are taking place in the Northern Cape during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

Tourist regions

Diamond Fields, Green Kalahari, Kalahari, Namaqualand, Upper Karoo

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