Parque Nacional Augrabies Falls

Pontos turísticos no Parque Nacional das Cataratas de Augrabies

Editor's Choice

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.

Editor's Choice — Mapa

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Augrabies Falls

Augrabies Falls National Park is a national park located around the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape…

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Fountain Viewpoint

Lookout point providing views of the Orange River gorge and the surrounding arid landscape.

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Swartrante

Distinctive black igneous rock ridges that contrast with the surrounding desert terrain, offering views over the park's western section.

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Twin Falls

A secondary waterfall located downstream from the main Augrabies Falls where the Orange River splits into multiple channels.

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Melkbosrant Lookout

Elevated observation point overlooking the northern reaches of the park and the vegetation along the riverbanks.

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Spelonkop

The highest peak in the national park, offering 360-degree views of the Orange River valley and the vast Kalahari desert.

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Spieëlkop

Prominent hill providing a vantage point over the rugged, lunar-like landscape of the Northern Cape.