

A cornucopia of vibrant spring flower carpets explodes, sending your senses into a floral fantasy overload, vast open spaces beckon to be explored, harsh semi-desert ecosystems bring forth miracles whilst cascading waterfalls take your breath away. Riches are dug from the earth's core and abundant animal species roam the astounding parks and reserves, these are just some of the surprises that await when exploring the spectacular Northern Cape.
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From humble frontier town beginnings to a bustling modern city, Kimberley, the capital city of the Northern Cape with its Big Hole, tells the story of diamonds in the most compelling detail. Whilst you unearth the rich history and amazing hospitality of the Diamond City stay at bed and breakfasts, lodges, boutique hotels, and caravan parks. Discover a shimmering emerald green oasis ribbon parading its beauty along the Orange River in the Green Kalahari town of Upington world famous for its award winning wines, or visit the atmospheric old mission station green town of Kuruman in the Kalahari region boasting the natural phenomenon "The Eye", a spring fountain gushing out 20 million litres of water per day.
The Kalahari region's severe and unpredictable natural environment has placed adaptive demands on both fauna and flora species making this a fascinating area to explore. There is no shortage of excellent restaurant and accommodation facilities at the splendid Augrabies Falls National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park where you can overnight in catered and self-catering cottages, rest and wilderness camps, chalets, and wheelchair friendly bungalows. Few sights are as jaw-dropping as the cascading Augrabies Falls thundering down rocky surroundings into the Orange River Gorge. Adventure and leisure activities are bountiful; hike and mountain bike the trails, bird watch and go on a game drive, or partake in a thrilling white-water rafting excursion.
Breathe in the clean crisp Karoo air as you soak up the old world charm of the sheep-farming and horseracing-breeding town of Colesberg. The town with its towering Coleskop and unbelievable country hospitality is a popular lay-over where you can rest in stunning town houses and guest house accommodation depicting the fine Karoo architecture of yesteryear. The Namakwa region sheds its drab lifeless scrubland appearance after the winter rains and showers the area in a dramatic kaleidoscope of profuse colours. The peaceful Namakwa town of Springbok offers accommodation in guest houses, superb hotels, and charming cottages and is a good base from where to explore the Skilpad and Goegap Nature Reserves as well as the hauntingly beautiful Richtersveld Transfrontier Park lending great scope for hiking, camping and bird watching.
There is no doubt that the Northern Cape's extensive varied landscapes, magnificent sights and sounds will captivate your senses and the incredible welcoming atmosphere that exists wherever you travel will ensnare your heart. The Northern Cape is absolutely spellbinding, truly a diamond in the sand! All your needs for Northern cape Accommodation and Hotels.