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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.
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Kimberley
West Circular Road, KimberleyLocated in the heart of Kimberley, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kimberley Mine Museum Village and Big Hole. De Beers Diamond Oval is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) away.
Kimberley Anne Small Luxury Hotel
60 Mac Dougall Street, KimberleySituated in Kimberley, this luxury hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kimberley Mine Museum Village and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Big Hole. De Beers Diamond Oval is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away.
The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Luxury Private Game Reserve
Tswalu Desert Reserve, KurumanThis family-friendly Kuruman resort is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Leach Park and Kuruman Community Hospital. Moffat Mission is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
River City Inn
Corner Of Scott And Park Stree, UpingtonLocated in the heart of Upington, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kalahari-Oranje Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kalahari Mall and Orange River Cellars.
Sperrgebiet Lodge
Farm Sperrgebiet, Droedap Road, SpringbokThis family-friendly Springbok lodge is located in a rural location, 5 mi (8 km) from Springbok Church, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Goegap Nature Reserve and Springbok Stadium.
Springbok Inn by Country Hotels
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.
Xaus Lodge
Dune 91, Off The Auob River Road, RooibrakSituated in a national park, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
The Hedge Guesthouse
36 Cowburn Street, KurumanSituated in Kuruman, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kuruman Community Hospital and Leach Park. Moffat Mission is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) away.
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Leeu Estates
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,128 per person
Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate
3.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,233 per person
The Westin Cape Town
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£858 per person
Leeu House
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,052 per person
Lanzerac Hotel
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,089 per person
La Petite Dauphine
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,026 per person
The Cellars-Hohenort
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£885 per person
Townhouse Hotel
4.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£825 per person
The Last Word Franschhoek
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,036 per person
Bungalow 52
4.5 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,852 per person
Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront Cape Town
3.5 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£844 per person
The Marly Hotel
5.0 out of 5.0Wed, 15 Aug - Sat, 18 Aug
Heathrow - Cape Town Intl.
£1,039 per person
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