Northern Cape South African Travel Information

The Northern Cape is the largest of the provinces of South Africa and the least densely populated. However, the Northern Cape has much to offer visitors, whether their interests are at the origins of the diamond industry, the Boer War, wildlife, bright spring flowers Namaqualand, canoeing on the mighty river Orange or enjoy the open spaces of the serene and Upper Northern Cape Hantam Karoo.The experience a wide range of climatic conditions, due to their regions and altitudes. The Northern Cape has a summer rain, but this is rare. The summer months are long, hot summer days and cool nights. Winter days are mild, but nights are very cold with temperatures dropping below zero. The snow and frost in winter heavy falls during the night common.There are numerous shopping centers, craft shops and art, and many suppliers of ethics beachfront. good buys include products like mohair sweaters, rugs and blankets, the famous Karoo lamb, nuts, diamonds, jewels and diamonds gems.The FieldThis area known as the land of the prairies of southern Africa, with sunny plains, covered with grass and acacia thorns. For geologists disconcerting is a delight for tourists in the "Diamond Way" is an exciting trip, which reports in time.KimberleyToday the city is a thriving metropolis worthy of the title, "the diamond capital of the world. The city is ready for tourists, with much to offer in terms of accommodation, restaurants, shops and attractions. See a replica of the city during peak biggest diamond the world has ever seen, like "Eureka" - before discovering the world of diamond recorded at the Big Hole and Kimberley Mine museum.GroenriviersmondThe estuarine beach of Groenriviersmond (Green River Mouth) is located south west of Gariès and offers excellent fishing and crayfish diving is opportunities.NamaqualandSpring time this region was transformed from a desert landscape in a colorful carpet of wildflowers, which attracts many visitors. Even a tourist park adventure, this region offers hiking, canoeing, 4x4 routes. The coast is very popular among fishermen and is home to a thriving industry of crayfish . The diamonds were taken from the sea and the copper is extracted as well. Richtersveld National Park is famous in this KarooMillions region.Hantam years ago this area was an inland sea and eventually became an arid landscape with vast plains and rugged mountains. This region is known by astronomers for their big night skies and is home to the South African Astronomical Observatory. The region is also known for its spring wildflowers and Transfrontier Park will host the first National Sterboom.Kgalagadi border ParkAfrica rare, the "land Kgalagadi thirst and shared with crossing the border with Botswana to facilitate the migration of wildlife and the movement of free-roaming predators, red sand dunes, sparse vegetation and dry riverbeds of the Nossob Auob and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography. Fifty-eight species of mammals and more than 400 plant species share the desert and dry savannah, about the same time. 260 species of birds, including at least 20 species of raptors over large parts of the African National ParkSouthern skyRichtersveld Desert Mountain Park, the Richtersveld is 160 000 hectares of the lava mountains and sandy plains located in the northwest of the river bend Orange. It 's also one of the most valuable and fragile ecosystems in the world. Their odd-shaped rock formations, sculpted by wind and sun, the earth is for all lovers of the "rough." Visitors can explore the area from the comfort of a 4x4 or a tank for long periods of river.Green KalahariDominating this region are vineyards and the majestic Orange River, which meanders through a huge valley. The Kalahari Gemsbok National Park and Augrabies Falls National Park - with its famous Black Rhino adventure, are not missed.Augrabies Parktherme Falls National Augrabies Falls, which is one of the five largest waterfall in the world, one drop at a mere 56m whirlwind rolling, turbulent foam, fog and rainbow is said to contain untold wealth of diamonds and a river monster. This is where the black rhino can be found, and visitors can also go to Kalahari drives.KalahariThe alone, with its ancient landscape, rolling and endless horizons, evoking memories of a land before time. This region is home to "The Eye", a permanent and abundant source of water daily. The hunting area is very popular and the Kalahari is home to over 40 species of raptors and vultures and 7 species of