Don’t travel now, so you can travel later
We love the new campaign by South African Tourism. Don’t travel now, so you can travel later.
Spotlight on the Hantam-Tankwa-Roggeveld Karoo
The part of the Great Karoo that falls within the Northern Cape’s borders is a vast, remote and fascinating place, with different subregions and biomes. There is no “one-size-fits-all” Karoo…
The Northern Cape, a place of blissful solitude
If getting away from it all is what you’re after, the Northern Cape is the place for you. There are many places in this largest of South Africa’s pro…
The Northern Cape: a playground for extreme and adventure sports
Pegged as South Africa’s preferred extreme sports destination, the Northern Cape is home to breathtaking scenery – from the Namaqualand’s daisies all the way to the Richtersveld with its unusual nat…
Colesberg: more than just a halfway rest stop
This year, Colesberg celebrates 190 years of formal existence – making it one of the oldest towns in the Northern Cape. Many of us know it as a midway stopover on the N…
Upcoming events in the Northern Cape in 2020
We’re only a few weeks into the new year and to help prospective visitors to the Northern Cape plan ahead, we’ve put together a mini “gig guide” highlighting a few n…
The best Northern Cape snaps from the second half of 2019
The decade has finally made a turn and ushered in 2020. It’s the perfect time to reset and explore the astounding attractions of the Northern Cape.
Meet the Shy Five and the riverine rabbit
Most people have heard of Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, Cape buffalo and elephant – but few know about the Shy Five: meerkat, aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine and bat-eared fox. These…
Get set to explore our heritage on the Go Ghaap! Route
The Go Ghaap! Route is one of eight main Northern Cape tourism routes, with quirky small towns that have fascinating histories while also boasting amazing architecture and a number of…
The stories behind quirky Northern Cape town names
Afrikaans is a colourful and descriptive language, and is the most-spoken tongue in the Northern Cape. As a result, many places have names ranging from the quirky and amusing to…