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Northern Cape Vacation Packages
South Africa’s Northern Cape possesses beauty in the form of vast arid terrains, abundant wildlife and blossoming desert landscapes. Scattered around the province are several historic and beguiling towns; however, it is best known for its natural attractions. The Northern Cape is South Africa’s biggest, yet most sparsely populated province and sits in the country’s westernmost region.
A good place to start is Kimberley, the provincial capital and principal site of South Africa’s 19th-century diamond rush. The Big Hole is a 705-foot-deep (215-meter) manmade open mine. See displays of mining artifacts at the Museum of the Big Hole. Learn about indigenous cultures at the city’s galleries or drink a beer at the Halfway House Inn, one of the world’s oldest-surviving drive-in pubs.
Visit mission stations in Kuruman and then investigate the Eye, a huge natural fountain. Travel west to the frontier town of Upington, home to picturesque wineries along the Orange River. Hike to scenic viewpoints, gaze down at thundering waterfalls or join a white-water rafting trip in Augrabies Falls National Park.
Explore small fishing and diamond-mining villages, such as Alexander Bay and Kleinzee, along the province’s wild and less-traveled coastline. Visit Namaqua National Park in spring to observe the barren desert lands turning into a multicolored carpet of flowers. Jagged mountain ranges present awe-inspiring sights from a jeep safari in Richtersveld National Park.
Go in search of South Africa’s famous wildlife at the province’s nature reserves. Spot flamingos at Kamfers Dam. See Africa’s smallest cat, the black-footed cat, and other nocturnal animals at Bloemfontein Nature Reserve. Look for black-maned lions and gemsbok at the Kgalagadi Tansfrontier Park, which straddles the South Africa-Botswana border.
Reach the Northern Cape by first flying to either Cape Town’s or Johannesburg’s international airport. Since distances between the province’s destinations are long, many people rent a car or join organized overland tours. The Northern Cape is also a gateway into the desert wilderness of Namibia and Botswana’s spectacular Okavango Delta.
Top Hotel Deals
Springbok Inn
Voortrekker Road, SpringbokSituated in Springbok, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Springbok Church and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Springbok Stadium. Goegap Nature Reserve is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.
Naries Namakwa Retreat
Route R355, SpringbokSituated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 25 mi (40 km) of Springbok Church, Springbok Stadium, and Goegap Nature Reserve.
Road Lodge Kimberley
Flamingo Entertainment World at, KimberleySituated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kimberley Mine Museum Village, Big Hole, and De Beers Diamond Oval. Barkly West Museum and Canteen Kopje are also within 25 mi (40 km).
Traveller's Joy
17 Ventershoek Street, ColesbergSituated in Colesberg, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Colesburg Church and Colesberg Museum. Colesberg Park is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.
River Place Manor
36a Steenbok Ave, UpingtonSituated on a river, this guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kalahari Mall and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Kalahari-Oranje Museum. Orange River Cellars is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) away.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kimberley
West Circular Road, KimberleyLocated in the heart of Kimberley, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kimberley Mine Museum Village and Big Hole. De Beers Diamond Oval is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.
Urban Hotel Kathu
Cnr Hendrik Van Eck Road & Deben Road, KathuSituated in the business district, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kathu Village Mall and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Sishen Golf Club. Leach Park is 31.3 mi (50.4 km) away.
Kathu Inn
1 Cawood Drive, Lattakoo Estate, KathuSituated in Kathu, this apartment is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sishen Golf Club and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Kathu Village Mall. Leach Park and Kuruman Community Hospital are also within 32 mi (52 km).
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The Westin Cape Town
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£775
per person
Hotel Verde
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 6 Nov - Mon, 13 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£734
per person
The Cape Bali
5.0 out of 5.0Fri, 3 Nov - Thu, 9 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£2,725
per person
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
4.0 out of 5.0Fri, 3 Nov - Fri, 10 Nov
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£1,464
per person
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5.0 out of 5.0Mon, 6 Nov - Mon, 13 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,193
per person
The Last Word Franschhoek
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,216
per person
Steenberg Hotel
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,258
per person
Grande Roche Hotel
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,055
per person
The Bay Hotel
4.5 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,221
per person
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5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
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£984
per person
Camps Bay Retreat
4.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,156
per person
Alphen Boutique Hotel
5.0 out of 5.0Tue, 14 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£883
per person
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