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Cities, Towns & Neighbourhoods

The Northern Cape province of South Africa is indeed a region known for its breathtaking landscapes, geological wonders, and cultural significance. Here are some of the small iconic towns that offer visitors a chance to experience the unique charm of this beautiful province, experience its warm hospitality and local delicacies

UPINGTON

This pricipal Town of the Green Kalahari is 820km north of Cape Town...

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Askham

Askham is located about 180km north of Upington, on the road to the...

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Leliefontein

The pretty, historic village of Leliefontein is located in the Kamiesberg mountain range,...

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Mothibistad

Mothibistad, 9km north-east of Kuruman, was previously part of North West province and,...

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Galeshewe

Founded as Number 2 location in 1878, Galeshewe is Kimberley’s oldest township and...

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Keimoes

The town is a settlement on the biggest island in the lower Orange...

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Kenhardt

On 27 December 1868, special magistrate Maximillian Jackson, with a police

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Mier Area

A pristine southern Kalahari wilderness area with dunes averaging 35m in height -...

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Galeshewe

Founded as Number 2 location in 1878, Galeshewe is Kimberley’s oldest township and...

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KIMBERLEY

In 1871, diamond deposits found on a hillock dubbed Colesberg Kopje on the...

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WINDSORTON

The missionaries were sent packing and the town of Windsorton took root in...

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WARRENTON

In 1880 a syndicate bought the western portion of the farm Grasbult on...

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UPINGTON

This pricipal Town of the Green Kalahari is 820km north of Cape Town...

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Askham

Askham is located about 180km north of Upington, on the road to the...

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Mothibistad

Mothibistad, 9km north-east of Kuruman, was previously part of North West province and,...

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Keimoes

The town is a settlement on the biggest island in the lower Orange...

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Kenhardt

On 27 December 1868, special magistrate Maximillian Jackson, with a police

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Mier Area

A pristine southern Kalahari wilderness area with dunes averaging 35m in height -...

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DIBENG

The town has very strong Dutch Reformed roots, the congregations at Kuruman, Kathu...

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HOTAZEL

Set on a bush-covered, featureless plain, Hotazel is home to Samancor’s Mamatwan..

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KATHU

And nothing can prevent the visitor being overawed by the sheer size of...

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KURUMAN

On the Ghaap Plateau 1 131m above sea level, Kuruman is the principal...

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BRITSTOWN

Named after Hans Brits, who accompanied David Livingstone on a venture to the...

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CAMPBELL

Renowned for its spectacular dolomite rock formations, many springs, Karee and Wild Olive...

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CARNARVON

Communities of Xhosa moved up to the Orange River as early as 1795....

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COLESBERG

Surrounded by koppies and flanked by the towering Coleskop, when the sun slips...

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DE AAR

De Aar, the third largest town in the Northern Cape, is centrally located...

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DOUGLAS

The town was founded in 1848 as a mission station on the farm...

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HUTCHINSON

When the discovery of diamonds blazed a trail to the interior, the railway...

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HANOVER

Once part of the Graaff-Reinet district and known as Bo-Zeekoeirivier. As the farming...

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HOPETOWN

A servant was told it represented hope and made an imitation from tin...

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LOXTON

Originally the farm Phizantefontein, Loxton was bought from AE Loxton by the Dutch...

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MARYDALE

Established in 1903 by the Dutch Reformed Church, Marydale was named after the...

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Leliefontein

The pretty, historic village of Leliefontein is located in the Kamiesberg mountain range,...

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AGGENEYS

One hundred kilometres east of Carolusberg on the road between Springbok and...

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BRANDVLEI

Brandvlei was developed near the dry river bed of the Sak River in...

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CALVINIA

Calvinia, founded in 1851 on the banks of the stunning Oorlogskloof River and...

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CONCORDIA

During the Anglo-Boer War the Boers used Concordia as their headquarters while...

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FRASERBURG

Named after a Scottish cleric and immigrant, Rev Colin Fraser, and a certain...

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GARIES

In 1845, Garies sprang up on land given to the Dutch Reformed Church...

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HONDEKLIP BAY

Formerly a favoured holiday destination for farmers, fishermen and divers, Hondeklip Bay

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KAMIESKROON

South of Springbok, Kamieskroon is set among the granite rock formations of the...

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KLEINZEE

The Diamond Coast, as the area has become known, holds a beauty and...

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Regions

Rich, not just in diamonds and diggings, but also in history, culture and agriculture.

A land of contrasts, where valleys of lush green vineyards follow the mighty Orange River through the surrounding red sands and black granite rock.

Mystical sunsets, red Kalahari sand dunes and uncluttered horizons. Raptors, vultures and owls; springbok, gemsbok and black maned lion.

Endless wilderness plateau, unique flat-topped Koppies, warm hospitality, wide open spaces and mysteries.

Fields of dreams, adventure, mountain moonscapes, unique culture and diamond sea.

Routes

Go! Ghaap Route

Main centres: Postmasburg, Griquatown, Campbell, Olifantshoek, Dibeng (Deben), Kathu, DaniÈ…lskuil, Kuruman Region: Colloquially...

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Richtersveld Route

Main centres: Port Nolloth, Steinkopf, Eksteensfontein, Sendelingsdrift Region: Colloquially known as the Richtersveld...

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