Northern Cape's Absolute Essentials

Explore the vast expanses of South Africa’s largest province, defined by the red dunes of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the arid Karoo. This selection features essential waterholes like Jan se Draai and Dikbaardskolk, critical for observing Kalahari lions and cheetahs. It also includes the remote regional airstrips and private lodge runways that provide vital access to this sparsely populated territory, alongside local landmarks like the desert golf course in the mining town of Aggeneys.

Lucky 7 Cafe

Local café providing refreshments for travelers moving through the Namaqualand region.

Nossob Rest Camp - Campsite

Fenced campsite within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, located in the dry Nossob riverbed and known for predator sightings.

Gharagab Camp Waterhole

Remote waterhole in the northern dunes of the Kgalagadi, frequently visited by desert-adapted wildlife.

Rhino toilet

Elevated viewpoint located within Mokala National Park.

Bokspits

Small airstrip serving the border community near the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Calvinia Airport

Regional airport serving the Hantam Karoo town of Calvinia.

Jan se Draai Waterhole

Active waterhole on the Auob River route in Kgalagadi, often used for spotting cheetahs and giraffes.

Vastrap Airport

Aviation facility located in the arid plains north of Upington.

Lijersdraai Waterhole

Northernmost waterhole in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park near the Union's End border point.

Dikbaardskolk Waterhole

Public waterhole and shaded picnic site situated in the Nossob Valley.

Vaalputs Airport

Airstrip serving the Vaalputs radioactive waste disposal facility site.

Reyneke

Private landing strip located in the rural Kalahari region near Kuruman.

Kalahari Oryx Lodge Airport

Private airstrip providing direct access to a luxury safari lodge in the Kalahari.

Thuru Lodge

Airstrip serving a private game lodge near the town of Groblershoop.

Bakenskop Airport

Regional airstrip serving the mining and farming areas near Postmasburg.

Kakamas Airport

Airstrip serving the agricultural hub of Kakamas on the banks of the Orange River.

Southern Farms

Private airfield utilized for large-scale agricultural operations in the Lower Orange River valley.

Van Wyksvlei

Remote landing strip serving the small Karoo settlement of Van Wyksvlei.

Brandviei Airport

Regional airstrip located in the Hantam Karoo town of Brandvlei.

Aggeneys Golf Course

A nine-hole desert golf course featuring grass greens, maintained by the local mining community.