Ten tips to attract millennial travellers
Millennials – or the desirable Generation Y. Every brand on the planet is trying to figure out what they want so they can tap into their adventurous spirit and capture a c…
Inside the short-lived Republic of Klipdrift
Did you know that, almost 150 years ago, a tiny republic was declared in the Karoo, near Kimberley? The Republic of Klipdrift was born when a group of diamond prospectors led…
Unlocking the Karoo’s corbelled mystery
No one knows when the first corbelled house appeared in the Karoo. It’s easy to see why they did, though.
Ten fast facts about Upington this Heritage Month
The national spotlight will fall on Upington on 24 September 2019, as the official host city for this year’s Heritage Day celebrations. This honour comes in the same week as World T…
The Karoo Oasis Route: adding extra sparkle to the Northern Cape’s offering
Did you know that the first authenticated diamond that triggered the 19th-century diamond rush in the Northern Cape wasn’t found in Kimberley, as popular legend has it, but in H…
Cultural tourism: how the Northern Cape is preserving our indigenous traditions
The Northern Cape is not just a playground for adventurers and thrill seekers, and those in search of abundant wildlife or simply peace and quiet – it also offers fascinating insights i…
There’s more to Kimberley than the Big Hole
Whenever Kimberley is mentioned, diamonds and the Big Hole come to mind. However, this history-rich city has a lot of hidden gems to offer visitors to the province of extremes.
No such thing as too much pink at Die Pienk Padstal
Too much pink? There’s no such thing at Die Pienk Padstal (which is Afrikaans for The Pink Farm Stall). This quirky farm stall, which is situated on the Northern C…
Experience winter wonders in the province of extremes
Sift through the shipwrecks on the Cape to Namibia Route, listen to the ghost tales of Kimberley, track the gemsbok of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, or simply stoep-sit…
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…