- Kimberley
Some cities grow up on the banks of mighty rivers. Others in fertile valleys. Some sprawl around natural harbours. Kimberley is a city that has flourished thanks to an immense wealth of diamonds hidden in the ground. There is a great backapckers in town.
- The Kalahari
The wild desert area is home to scorpions, hot sun and rugged beauty.
- Augrabies
Hot desert conditions and spectacular scenery.
- Upington
Set on the banks of the Orange River, Upington is one of the larger towns in the Northern Cape and the centre of the local lucerne, sultanas, raisins, dried fruits, cotton, peas, sheep, goat and cattle industries.
Colesberg
This is a perfect half way stop if you're travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Although it's a dorp, it's well supplied with restaurants, pubs and friendly locals.
The mountain that moves away.
Coleskop, an important landmark for 18th century travellers making their way into the unknown interior, can be seen from over 40km away. Strangely though, you never seem to get closer to it… * a dorp - a small country village
Coleskop, an important landmark for 18th century travellers making their way into the unknown interior, can be seen from over 40km away. Strangely though, you never seem to get closer to it… * a dorp - a small country village
Spring in the desert
If you are lucky enough to be here after the first rains of the summer season, you will see the dry soil burst into abundant life, hardy succulents blooming and bright mesembryanthemums sparkling in vivid colours along the roadside. The area around Colesberg is renowned for producing high quality racehorses and top quality Merino sheep.
If you are lucky enough to be here after the first rains of the summer season, you will see the dry soil burst into abundant life, hardy succulents blooming and bright mesembryanthemums sparkling in vivid colours along the roadside. The area around Colesberg is renowned for producing high quality racehorses and top quality Merino sheep.
The last outpost
The self-proclaimed Afrikaner Volkstaat of Orania is about 100km north of Colesberg. After the official death of apartheid, a group of Afrikaners purchased the town and surrounding land in order to live according to their traditional beliefs. This marginalised community exploits technology to the full in all facets of their lives. (They don’t employ labourers, unlike the rest of South Africa.) The irrigation project, organic vineyard and dairy farm can be visited. There is also a museum with a collection of firearms, some dating back to the 18th century.
The self-proclaimed Afrikaner Volkstaat of Orania is about 100km north of Colesberg. After the official death of apartheid, a group of Afrikaners purchased the town and surrounding land in order to live according to their traditional beliefs. This marginalised community exploits technology to the full in all facets of their lives. (They don’t employ labourers, unlike the rest of South Africa.) The irrigation project, organic vineyard and dairy farm can be visited. There is also a museum with a collection of firearms, some dating back to the 18th century.
Places to Stay
- Colesberg Backpackers
Colesberg is one of those famous half way stops between here and there.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Dedicated to getting the best out of the sea.
(Zavora,Mozambique)
An awesome Backpacker experience never to be forgotten
(Knysna,Garden Route)
Mthatha backpackers in Mthatha offer many exciting things to do in the capital of the Wild Coast. Do not leave town without a visit to Mandela's birthplace.
(Mthatha Eastern Cape,Wild Coast)
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
(Grahamstown,)
Small group tours 4-days to 3-weeks
(Cape Town Suburbs,Cape Town)
The Baz Bus Cape Peninsula tours offer a run really fun day trip to Cape Point which includes cycling, a bit of hiking and a picnic.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Volunteer and help rural children.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
This Cape Town backpackers hostel is over the road from the V&A Waterfront.
(Green Point,Cape Town)
Rent a camper in South Africa
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
