Northern Cape hosts tourism month celebrations
24. Jun, 2009
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It’s official, September is Tourism Month and this means every day is a reason to take a Sho’t Left.
Blue skies, verdant green fields and the fragrant smell of fresh flowers, spring is in the air. How apt that SA Tourism is hosting this year’s Tourism Month celebrations in the province known for blooms! So why don’t you hit the road to experience a true Sho’t Left road trip and create your ode to spring.
Springbok via Garies and Kamieskroon.
In September, after the first spring rains, see the magnificent flower carpets that nature rolls out across the semi-desert area of Namaqualand.
Kamieskroon to Hondeklip Bay.
Wide open spaces, long, empty beaches, fantastic shore fishing and breathtaking sunsets are the attractions.
Upington to Augrabies Falls National Park.
Head towards the Augrabies Falls from Upington as the spectacular lunar landscape begins to reveal itself.
Springbok to the Ais Ais Richtersveld National Park.
This is Big Sky country – open and arid and marked by natural rock formations hewn out of the landscape by the elements; popular with 4 x 4 enthusiasts who like to test their vehicles on the open road.
The Quiver Tree Forest.
Some 10 kms south of Kenhardt on the Brandvlei Road you’ll find this remarkable forest. It’s home to more than 700 of these semi-desert trees. Birders should travel onto Verneukpan, an enormous salt pan renowned for its variety of birdlife.
Springbok to Port Nolloth (via Steinkopf).
About 52 kilometres north of Springbok the road runs west from Steinkopf to Port Nolloth via a magical pass that offers spectacular views of the coast and the sea.
Springbok to Upington.
Loads of smalltown attractions. There is a beautiful cathedral at Pella, while Pofadder and Kakamas are typical Northern Cape towns. The Augrabies National Park is famous for its iconic falls and wild life.
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Travel along the R360 to this massive wilderness area that is home to the majestic oryx, springbok, eland and other antelope; distances are long and its best to get an early morning start.
Nieuwoudtville to Strandfontein.
Travel via Vanrhynsdorp and Vredendal to view the spring flowers around the Nieuwoudtville area. Strandfontein is noteworthy for its spectacular views and seafood.
Upington to Keimoes.
The N14 takes visitors 50 km southwest of Upington to Keimoes along a green stretch of landscape – rare in these parts – thanks to the cultivation of sultanas, raisins and peaches.
For more information visit www.southafrica.net
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