The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones. With Botswana, it shares Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, whose red sand dunes shelter lions and falcons. Wild daisies and other springtime flowers carpet the typically arid plains of Namaqualand, a region stretching into Namibia. In Kimberley, the provincial capital, The Big Hole mine recalls the 1870s diamond rush.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is the largest optical telescope in the southern hemisphere.
- The Big Hole in Kimberley
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Namaqualand National Park
- Safaris
- Quiver tree forest
- Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park
Kalahari Safari
If you are looking for a unique experience and to really get away from it all, the Kalahari is where you should be. Summer here lasts for almost 6 months! The only exclusive and private lodge up there offers a variety of activities and styles of accommodation. Options to either fly from Cape Town or Johannesburg. Alternatively you can drive from Johannesburg (approx. 650km)
A Malaria free safari with rare and diverse wildlife, such as desert black rhino, black-maned Kalahari lions, leopard, wild dogs and much more. Also home to the elusive aardvark, aardwolf, pangolin and brown hyena.
Recommended minimum night stay: 3 nights
- Family focused safari, for children of all ages.
- Exclusive use safari house- for a family or friends get together – comes with your own chef, butler, private ranger and guide, private game drives
Special experiences include: Horseback safaris for all ages, bush walks, star gazing, Meerkat encounters, exploring Archaeological sites, Sleep-out, specialised children’s activities
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES:
- Helicopter safaris
- The Meerkat Experiences
- Horse riding
- Walking safaris
- Sleepout
