Kenhardt: Outlaw Town to Energy Town
The Bushmanland town of Kenhardt has a devil-may-care past – and a bright solar future.
Five things to do in the Northern Cape over Easter
Have you considered the Northern Cape as a destination for the upcoming Easter holidays? Think adventure, camping, road-tripping, historical sites and luxury game lodges. You are spoilt for choice when…
Experience summer differently in the Northern Cape
To reignite the domestic tourism market that has been hard hit by Covid-19 and the lockdown period, South African Tourism has conceptualised the “Summer Differently” marketing campaign – which the Northern Cape …
Colesberg: more than just a halfway rest stop
This year, Colesberg celebrates 190 years of formal existence – making it one of the oldest towns in the Northern Cape. Many of us know it as a midway stopover on the N…
Get set to explore our heritage on the Go Ghaap! Route
The Go Ghaap! Route is one of eight main Northern Cape tourism routes, with quirky small towns that have fascinating histories while also boasting amazing architecture and a number of…
The stories behind quirky Northern Cape town names
Afrikaans is a colourful and descriptive language, and is the most-spoken tongue in the Northern Cape. As a result, many places have names ranging from the quirky and amusing to…
Eight road trips through the Northern Cape to try out this summer
This summer, make the festive season all about fresh air and freedom – go on a road trip through the Northern Cape. There’s at least eight different routes to traverse, spa…
Northern Cape tourism jewels do us proud at the Lilizelas
The Northern Cape is beaming with pride after three of our exceptional tourism offerings were deservedly crowned national winners in their categories at the 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards.
When your bucket list takes you to the Northern Cape
What South Africa’s largest but least populous province lacks in urban infrastructure, it more than makes up for in natural beauty, history and culture. Here’s one avid traveller’s pic…
The Richtersveld, nature’s place of miracle and wonder
At night, cold sea air tumbles over the Richtersveld, bringing with it just enough moisture to keep plants and animals alive. There is very little rain.