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Arid, stark, harsh and yet bursting with life under an almost eternal blue sky. The splendor of nature resounds throughout the Northern Cape Province and this, the largest province in South Africa offers the visitor bountiful activities, such as tracking hyena or desert lion through the Kalahari, standing in the spray of the world’s six largest waterfall at Augrabies, ambling through myriads of bright, delicate spring daisies; or viewing the largest hand dug excavation in the world from a suspended platform. With unique attractions, abundant outdoor recreation, a wealth of birldlife, fauna, rare flora and a rich cultural heritage this magnetic adventurer’s destination has so much to offer. So, let the beauty of this place energise you. Come and experience the Northern Cape…

Enjoy our brand new site!

The Northern Cape Tourism Authority has used South Africas premeium tourism trade show, Indaba, to launch this brand new website. The site, which is already feature rich, is still in its relatively infantcy and has been built with permanent expansion in mind.

For those who think they should be listed here, and are not, go to the bottom of this home page and click on the 'get listed' button.

Experience the Northern Cape at INDABA 2013 11-14 May 2013, Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa Come and visit our stand, DEC2C20, at one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar, Indaba 2013. We will be showcasing our unique destination and its tourism offerings in an informative and interactive manner. Discover more about Adventure, Nature and Culture in the Real Province and flagship events such as the Bloodhound SSC world land speed record attempt that will be hosted on Hakskeenpan.

	BLOODHOUND SSC helmet design competition Posted on 24 May 2013 Enthusiastic response to BLOODHOUND SSC helmet design competition - young designers favour speed, flames and animals in their designs.

	New Route for Aspen Trans Karoo MTB Race Posted on 02 April 2013 The 2013 Aspen Trans Karoo mountain bike race promises to be the ultimate endurance test as cyclists tackle the 240km down ride route from Sutherland to Ceres. The one day race starts at 07h00 on Saturday, 6 April, in Sutherland’s Church Street and will finish at the Kaleo Guest Farm.

	Northern Cape Fules the Need for Speed Posted on 02 April 2013 The Northern Cape is fast becoming the definitive destination for speed lovers. Not only will the province be hosting the Bloodhound world land speed record attempt at Hakskeenspan in 2014 and 2015, but it has also become a mecca for unique racing events in a class of their own.

	Northern Cape To Host Sa Sprint Trials Posted on 02 April 2013 The Northern Cape province will be adding another sizzling sports event to their adventure calendar when it hosts the Canoeing South Africa Sprint Trials this weekend. The two-day event will take place at the spectacular Vanderkloof Dam from 13 – 14 April.

	Split Second Finish in Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon Posted on 23 March 2013 Organisers of the Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon in the Northern Cape predicted a fierce battle for top honours with the top three male paddlers only seconds apart at the start of the 26km final stage. The three day stage race started in Upington in the Northern Cape and finished at Khamkirri.

	Carnavon Fly in Date: 07 June 2013 All day aircraft activities: Sky diving and tandem for public participation. With the successes of the past two years the flying club can be seen as one of the main tourist attractions in the Carnarvon. The fly in event offers the pleasure seeker a thrilling adventure!

	Phokwane Festival Date: 28 June 2013 The PHOKWANE FESTIVAL is the brainchild of BIGGA PROMOTIONS and originates from the need to forge relations between the different communities within the Vaal Harts region.

	Ice Swim Africa Date: 12 July 2013 Cold water veterans and other extreme swimmers are set for one of the coldest swims in Africa when they plunge into and icy Nuwe Dam in Fraserburg in mid-winter for the annual Ice Swim Africa.

	Fraserburg Logan Drama Festival Date: 31 July 2013 The festival provides a showcase for many of the upcoming talent in the theatre world, as well as bringing together writers, directors and actors.

	Namaqualand Flower Trail Run Date: 24 August 2013 The Namaqualand Trail Run is a 20km loop on the Roodebergskloof Trail. The race starts with a tough 12km ascent to the summit of the Northern Cape's highest peak the Rooiberg.