South Africa’s largest province, the Northern Cape offers almost endless holiday destinations. This glorious location is home to a choice of accommodation that includes everything from luxuriously appointed tented camps in the heart of the Kalahari Desert to camping along the mighty Orange River. It’s an incredible stargazing destination, too; its vast open plains offer visitors the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern living. The breathtaking scenery includes deserts, mountains, beaches, rivers and forests, all offering the perfect backdrop for a scenic, action-packed experience. Take a Northern Cape road trip to enjoy this glorious destination at leisure, stopping off whenever you find something that catches your attention, and then continuing along your journey of discovery.  

Why holiday in the Northern Cape  

• Unbeatable stargazing experiences.  
• See an incredible display of flowers in Namaqualand in springtime. 
• Enjoy its peoples’ warm hospitality, delicious food and wine. 
• Experience wildlife viewing in a choice of national parks, provincial nature reserves and numerous private game reserves.  
• It’s home to one of the largest conservation areas in the world, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.  

Unique experiences await when you holiday in the Northern Cape, so take time out to experience the magic and beauty of the province. A holiday in this beautiful destination could include a trip to Kimberley to see the Big Hole, a chance to explore Anglo-Boer sites at Magersfontein or viewing ancient rock paintings outside Danielskuil. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to entertain, from quad biking in the Kalahari dunes to stepping back in time in the Augrabies Falls National Park to when the world’s first hunter-gathers resided here.