• Intercape busses run from Cape Town to Upington and Jo’burg with connections to Windhoek four times a week. • The Kalagadi Transfrontier Park is now one of the biggest parks in Africa, if not the world. • The Kalahari was once home to the San bushmen. • The Augrabies National Park has great hiking trails.
- Kimberley
Some cities grow up on the banks of mighty rivers. Others in fertile valleys. Some sprawl around natural harbours. Kimberley is a city that has flourished thanks to an immense wealth of diamonds hidden in the ground. There is a great backapckers in town.
- The Kalahari
The wild desert area is home to scorpions, hot sun and rugged beauty.
- Augrabies
Hot desert conditions and spectacular scenery.
- Upington
Set on the banks of the Orange River, Upington is one of the larger towns in the Northern Cape and the centre of the local lucerne, sultanas, raisins, dried fruits, cotton, peas, sheep, goat and cattle industries.
- Colesberg
This is a perfect half way stop if you're travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Although it's a dorp, it's well supplied with restaurants, pubs and friendly locals.
Northern Cape
Stretching from the West Coast across to Kimberley on the Free State border, this is the largest of the nine provinces in South Africa by far.
The largest province in South Africa
Stretching from the West Coast across to Kimberley on the Free State border, this is the largest province in South Africa. And it’s not only diamonds that are found in profusion here. There are numerous places of stark natural beauty such as the Kgalagadi National Park, the Augrabies Falls, Namaqualand and the Richtersveld.
It’s here that the enterprising San people lived. When the stars sang, they hunted eland across the sky. In those days, God was a person.
The Orange River
Life here is dominated by the mighty Orange River. Moody, sullen and mysterious, it brings life to this desert area. Sometimes the river scarcely flows, at other times it floods. But it’s a river of water, as opposed to the rivers of sand that surround it.
Life here is dominated by the mighty Orange River. Moody, sullen and mysterious, it brings life to this desert area. Sometimes the river scarcely flows, at other times it floods. But it’s a river of water, as opposed to the rivers of sand that surround it.
Places to Stay
- Gum Tree Lodge
This Kimbeley backpackers lodge offers budget accommodation in extensive well wooded grounds.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Agulhas House, based in Umkomaas, with an on-site dive centre slash one-stop shop for all your travelling and diving needs.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)
This is Cape Town's longest running travel centre.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
An escape from city lights with the Winelands, beach and the airport within easy reach.
(Grabouw,Overberg )
Cultural, historical and nature tours of Johannesburg and Soweto
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
This Backpackers is in Melville the vibrant and cultural hub of Jozi!
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Student town = plenty of fun = why not stay?
(Potchefstroom,North West Province)
The Oude Molen Eco Village provides an interesting alternative to regular city living.
(Observatory,Cape Town)
Adventures and tours in the Cape.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
The adventure specialists in the St Lucia area.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
Travel South Africa and the world as a backpacker with awareness!
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
