Augrabies

Cape Town – The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that catch-and-release fishing has been approved for visitors in the Augrabies Falls National Park, close to Upington in the Northern Cape. Day visitors may fish in the Orange River area that falls under the jurisdiction of SANParks, between the main gate and reception, in close…

Cape Town – A new, gravity-defying cottage has been opened in the Augrabies Falls National Park, offering guests spectacular views over the iconic Oranjekom Gorge. The Oranjekom Gorge Cottage is the result of popular tourist demand to have secluded accommodation facilities with a breathtaking view in the park, SANParks says. This facility is absolutely unique as it…

Upington – Have you ever wondered where the colours of the South African flag come from? Oh, I’ve heard all the explanations from heraldry experts but really I think some graphic designer sat on a rock near Upington in the early Nineties, smoked some weed and beheld a male Augrabies flat lizard. I come to…

Augrabies – Augrabies Falls National Park (AFNP) in the Northern Cape is expecting the Orange river to be in full force over the next week. After 2 weeks of rain around the country the power and force of the waterfall will once again live up to its name of  “the place of Great Noise”. Watch…