Here’s to a travel-rich 2020!
Jump-start your New Year’s resolutions! Are you looking to spend time in nature, relax for a few days at a luxurious five-star resort, or simply camp under the stars with your family? You can do it all in the Northern Cape.
In 2020, we’d like to invite you to come experience first-hand the wonderfully friendly and hospitable people of Northern Cape. Our province is a must-see destination, whether you prefer the ocean, the desert, the bush or quirky towns rich in history and culture.
In this edition of our newsletter, we’ve handpicked a select few upcoming events to consider while visiting the Northern Cape, as well as some adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities that our province has to offer. Plus, check out the Cape to Namibia Route along the N7, filled with interesting stops and natural splendour.
We can’t wait to see you this year; please feel free to come and discover the many hidden gems found nowhere else in the world other than in our beautiful province of extremes.
Explore our featured route
Cape to Namibia Route
The Cape to Namibia Route stretches along the N7 from Cape Town all the way through the Northern Cape and up to neighbouring country Namibia, taking in various small towns along the way, each with its own local flavour and a story to tell.
Crossing from the Western Cape into the Northern Cape, visitors will encounter towns that capture the Nama heritage of the province. Slow down and appreciate the unique stories of the people of Garies, Kamieskroon, Springbok, Okiep, Nababeep, Steinkopf and Vioolsdrift.
Northern Cape dorpies (rural towns) and other stops along the Cape to Namibia Route offer a variety of activities and experiences, and cater for adrenaline lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Here’s a taste of what to expect:
Natural splendour
Marvel at the wildflower explosion in the Namaqua region every spring. A drive along the 4×4 Caracal Eco Trail in the Namaqua National Park will take you on wild, rugged roads through mountain passes and coastal scenery. The park boasts an estimated 3 500 plant species, many of which are endemic.
The great outdoors
The Skilpad Rest Camp, located inside the Namaqua National Park, offers self-catering units for an amazing experience up close with nature. Tourists and locals who visit this area can explore the abundance of fauna and flora in the park by enjoying hikes, walks and nature trails. For those who prefer to be at the sea, various camping facilities are available in the park and in the surrounding Namaqualand area.
Culture and leisure
The settlement of Paulshoek is situated in the heart of the Kamiesberg and offers visitors a memorable cultural experience. The cultural camp in Paulshoek provides a window into the lives of the people who live in the area. Matjieshuise (dome-shaped Khoi reed huts) and traditional meals are available on request. Here, visitors will gain insights into how these nomadic pastoralists moved according to the seasons to find better grazing grounds for their herds of livestock, disassembling their portable huts and reassembling them again once they had reached fertile soil.
Eat and sleep
The Springbok Inn Hotel has various accommodation options for guests, including twin, single and family rooms. The hotel has 87 air-conditioned rooms and 25 campsites. The Springbok Restaurant is popular in this region for its delicious steaks and burgers. Various attractions are accessible from the hotel with minimal driving required, such as the Goegap Nature Reserve, a mere 15km away.
Activities to look forward to when staying here include fly-fishing on the Orange River, and trips with De Beers Diamond Coast 4×4 Tours that allow visitors the opportunity to access parts of the Diamond Coast that were previously restricted.
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