The Northern Cape’s got talent: a look at artist Temba Masala’s papier mâché creations
A lot of patience, an eye for detail, tremendous talent, practised skill and a love for what one does. That’s what it takes to create the pieces of art t…
The Kalahari Red Dune Route: an itinerary for the bleisure traveller
So you’re on a business trip in Upington and you think there’s nothing to do in the area other than work? Think again (and quickly postpone that flight bac…
It’s (not) all about the donkey at Upington’s Kalahari-Oranje Museum
Many people refer to it as the “donkey museum”, but Upington’s Kalahari-Oranje Museum in Schröder Street is much more than that; it gives one insight into the history of the…
Kalahari Red Dune Route: an itinerary for your next family holiday
“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.” – Thomas Berry, The Dream of the Earth. What better p…
Introducing the Kgalagadi’s new international dark sky sanctuary: !Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park
The !Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park, the ancestral home of the ǂKhomani San and Mier communities, has just been declared an international dark sky sanctuary, recognising its value as one …
Quiver Tree Route: food, wine and all things fine
On one side there’s a barren, almost moon-like landscape; on the other, luscious green vineyards. A short drive away you find a roaring waterfall tumbling almost 60m into a r…
Kalahari Red Dune Route: a medley of colour
Kalahari Trails meerkat project – everybody say ‘Aaah!’
“When you get a psychologically and physically abused animal, rehabilitate it, get it back into a group and ready to leave, it’s heartbreaking – especially the ones I fed with a syr…
Galeshewe, Kimberley’s fascinating township
Visit Galeshewe, Kimberley’s oldest township, and you’ll discover friendly people, historic buildings and a rich history, including stories aplenty about the early days of diamond mining and resistance to …
Five events to fire you up in the Northern Cape this winter
The Northern Cape province is always packed with events and activities that tourists and adventurers can look forward to all year long.