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Northern Cape and West Coast
(South Africa)
The Northern Cape is the largest yet most sparsely populated region of South Africa. It is a diverse region with desert, coast, flatland salt pans, and rugged mountain ranges.
The mostly barren Namaqualand region of the West Coast boasts one of the most stunning flower displays every spring from August to mid September as fields stretch out in blankets of orange and purple as far as the eye can see.
Beautiful fishing villages dominate the West Coast, and to the South lay the Cederberg Mountains. The Orange River, the longest in South Africa, flows through the region providing irrigation for the surrounding agriculture.
In and around the Northern Cape & West Coast
The Cedarberg Mountain is famous for its numerous walking trails and San (Bushman) Rock Art sights. You can visit the West Coast National Park near Langebaan not just for the fauna & flora, but also for the fossil deposits in the area. If you are a keen walker or if you want to get out of the mainstream tourist areas then we recommend that you visit this unspoiled area.
Follow the Anglo-Boer War Route reliving the events of 1899-1902. For the more adventurous, the area is a paradise with adrenalin activities from river rafting to motorcycling, 4x4 trails to paragliding.
Accommodation in Northern Cape and West Coast (South Africa)
Bushmans Kloof is a privately owned wilderness reserve and 5-star ecological oasis, world renowned for its 130 rock art sites. It has been declared a South African Natural Heritage site.
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is an exclusive luxury private, malaria free game reserve situated in the heart of the Northern Cape Province, a fantastic spot for intrepid game viewing.
Other regions in South Africa
Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Town is regarded as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world, boasting a rich past, stunning location, and a host of city attractions.
The Eastern Cape is one of the most diverse regions of South Africa, geographically and culturally.
A scenic coastal region also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Despite being the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is one of the most densely populated regions of South Africa with a number of major cities situated in the region.
South Africa's most well known and largest game reserve.
KwaZulu Natal is a major cultural hotspot on the east coast of South Africa.
A region north of the Swartberg mountains home to the largest Ostrich population in the world, as well as the well known route 62 tourist route.
Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most unique destinations. The region is divided in half by the Drakensberg Mountains, with expansive grasslands to the west and savannah to the east.
The North West province of South Africa is home to the Pilansberg National Park, Sun City and the Cradle of Mankind world heritage site.
The Northern Cape is the largest yet most sparsely populated region of South Africa, known for its desert, rocky coast, endless flatlands and rugged mountain ranges.
Generally regarded as the bread basket of South Africa, the Overberg's countryside is largely dominated by rich pastures, fruit orchards and huge wheatfields.
The famous towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the heart of the Winelands, are full of delightful vineyards and manor houses where you may spend a night or two exploring the region.
