Parc national des Chutes d'Augrabies

Parc national · Cap-Nord, 🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud

Superficie 564 km²

Fuseau horaire Africa/Johannesburg

Site officiel www.sanparks.org/parks/augrabies/

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Augrabies Falls National Park Essentials

Augrabies Falls National Park centers on the 56-meter drop of the Orange River into an 18-kilometer-long granite gorge. The landscape is characterized by massive 'whaleback' granite domes, desert succulents like the Quiver tree, and rock-splitting Namaqua figs. This arid region in the Northern Cape features unique geological formations including deep river-carved potholes and the dark volcanic-looking ridges of the Swartrante, providing a detailed look at South Africa’s desert ecology.

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Augrabies Falls National Park showcases the Orange River as it plunges 56 meters into a granite gorge carved over millions of years. This collection highlights the park's geological diversity, from the thundering main falls and the secondary Twin Falls to the black igneous rock formations of Swartrante. Visitors can access panoramic views of the arid landscape from elevated points like Spelonkop, the park's highest peak, and Melkbosrant Lookout, which overlooks the river's winding path through the desert.

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Hidden gems

Explore the lesser-known corners of Augrabies Falls National Park, moving beyond the main viewpoints to find historical sites and remote wilderness stops. This collection features Manie Maritz se Fort, a stone fortification from the 1914 rebellion, and secluded overnight huts like Visarend and Berghut along the Klipspringer Hiking Trail. These spots offer access to the park's rugged granite landscape and quiet picnic areas like Af en Toe, providing a deeper look at the arid beauty and history of the Orange River gorge.

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Parc national des Chutes d'Augrabies — Carte

Informations pratiques

Devise: rand sud-africain ZAR R · Paiements par carte · Largement acceptées
Électricité: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Langues: afrikaans, anglais, ndébélé du Sud, swati, sotho du Sud, tswana, tsonga, venda, xhosa, zoulou
Eau du robinet: Potable
Sens de conduite: À gauche
Indicatif téléphonique: +27