Augrabies falls national park peters sanparks guide books. Here the orange river thunders through an 18km gorge. Walk along the boardwalk in main camp to the six viewing decks for different perspectives of the wonders of the 90m high augrabies falls, with a freefall of 56m. The falls, which form the central feature of augrabies falls national park established in 1966, occur where the orange river leaves a plateau formation of resistant granite. The falls are beautiful, but make sure you are there in the cool times of the year.
The majestic augrabies falls originate from the beautiful orange river that provides the perfect sanctuary to a diversity of birds, reptiles and game life such as springbok, gemsbok and giraffe. Accommodation, augrabies falls national park 10963669673. The beautiful orange river winds through the park creating beautiful trees and greenery everywhere you look. Augrabies fall national park in the northern cape youtube. If you are looking for augrabies falls national park holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, camping and caravanning, holiday accommodation in augrabies falls national park and surrounds. Augrabies falls lodge augrabies falls accommodation. Augrabies falls national park northern cape south africa. Augrabies falls national park south africa attractions. It is then unleashed, to plunge down into a seemingless endless rockpool below. Augrabies national park is in one of the most remote places of the northern cape and many guests prefer to drive there, following the n14.
Nov 12, 2016 come and enjoy accommodation with unique, untouched beauty with endless stretches of green vineyards and serene mountain ranges. The khoesan people called it aukoerbis, meaning place of great noise, and when the waterfall for which this park is named is fat with rainyseason run. Facilities include a laundry room and communal kitchen. Attractions to the augrabies falls national park include waterfall viewpoints within easy reach of a restaurant block, self driven game viewing, arrow point and moon rock, each an hour outside of the camp, night drives under the supervision of well trained and eager park guides subject to availability, and specifically setup mountain bike trails within the park. Each room features indigenous artwork from local artists the rich colours blending with and complimenting the more modern design and fittings.
Located in the northern cape along the n14 national highway, the augrabies falls national park is 120 kilometres 74. Augrabies falls national park augrabies falls national park is in the northern cape province of south africa. The diverse scenery of the park attracts many photographers to this remote region. Augrabies falls national park, south africa cedarberg africa. In 1966 around the falls was established augrabies national park comparatively small but charming. The khoi people called the augrabies falls aukoerebis, the place of the great noise, referring to the orange river thundering its way downwards for 60 metres in a spectacular waterfall did you know. The augrabies falls national park or place of the great noise is a 55,000 hectare protected area surrounding the orange river. Visit augrabies falls national park on your trip to. Come and enjoy accommodation with unique, untouched beauty with endless stretches of green vineyards and serene mountain ranges. The falls are situated in a narrow canyon which stretches along the orange. A pocket guide to augrabies falls national park in south.
Augrabies has a semiarid climate and summer months can get incredibly hot. The cottage is a secluded accommodation facility with a breathtaking view. The optimal time for a visit is between april and september when the popular threeday klipspringer trail is open. Falls still are there, nature has been little affected by human activities and, even if there are tourists, this place is a lot less touristy in comparison to victoria falls or, god forbid, niagara falls.
Augrabies falls national park is a national park located around its main attraction, the augrabies falls, about 120 km west of upington. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. See more of augrabies falls national park on facebook. While people stream to the park when its in flood, its. Augrabies falls national park is in the northern cape province of south africa. We stayed at augrabies falls national park rest camp from 9 11 august 2012. The name augrabies was given to the water fall by a swede, hendrik jakob wikar, when he passed there. Find southern africa 2019 by robert hewitt at blurb books. Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books as outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torchheadlamp.
The centrepiece of this park is the 56mhigh waterfall created when the gariep orange river thunders through a ravine. Since 1966 the waterfall, set in a desolate and rugged milieu, is enclosed by the augrabies falls national park. The nearby bridal veil falls drop 75m and most people simply follow the boardwalks past the falls and leave shortly afterwards, but there is plenty more to explore. Augrabies falls national park is a national park located around the augrabies falls, about 120 km west of upington in the northern cape province, south africa. A travel guide to the augrabies falls national park. It falls over a height of 90 m high roughly with a 56m freefall. With 1 listings in augrabies falls national park, our handy augrabies falls national park map search. A guide to national history of the augrabies falls national.
Augrabies falls south africa lc linked data service. The augrabies falls national park can be found amidst the barren and desolate scenery of desert sand, thorny shrub and rock of the green kalahari region in the north of the northern cape province, where the orange river runs wide and gently. The augrabies national park is looking to reinvent itself as it celebrates it half century as part of south african national parks. The 10 best augrabies falls national park hotels where. Augrabies falls lodge are air conditioned and feature dstv, coffee station, and high quality beds allowing guests a peaceful nights rest in their own private sanctuary. Some sources cite an approximate height of 480 feet.
The world renowned augrabies falls national park is a mere 3km from us. Situated in the augrabies falls national park, the campsites are well shaded with power points. He shall go down in our history books as the mute meerkat. Map of the augrabies falls national park, south africa. The falls is the main reason why most people visit the augrabies falls national park. The waterfall is about 60 metres high and is aweinspiring when the river is in flood. Augrabies falls national park south african national parks. The augrabies falls in the northern cape province of south africa are an integrated part of the park with the same name. Augrabies falls national park augrabies national park.
Augrabies falls national park selfcatering and game. There are 40 stands maximum of 6 people per stand and it is only a 5 minute walk from the augrabies waterfalls. The augrabies falls national park is to be found in the barren and desolate landscape of sand scrub and rock of the green kalahari region in the north of the northern cape province, where the orange river flows wide and slowly, traversing sandy soils. If desert landscape, rocks and boulders, sand and bush are your idea of beauty then this is the park for you. The natural wonder of riemvasmaaks warm water springs is abour 602km from us orange river cellars, the largest wine cellars in the southern half of africa with all the local wines is situated only 32km form us. Situated about 120 km west of upington on the orange river, units with picnic site and braai facilities, airconditioning, a shop, a bar, restaurant, cafeteria, information centre, petrol and diesel pumps, laundry, public telephones, 3 swimming pools. Augrabies falls waterfall, south africa britannica. It is located on the r359 road just outside the augrabies falls national park, from which the town is named. Secrets of augrabies falls national park south africa travel. Few sights are as awesome or a sound as deafening as water thundering down the 56m augrabies waterfall when the orange river is in full flood.
More about augrabies falls national parks wildlife. It is full of wildlife and will make you feel like. This is a very detailed, easy to use, guide to the augrabies falls national park. Some of the parks highlights are the moon rock, a large dome 30 m 98 ft high, and swart rante, igneous rocks that look like black hills. Large and well organised, it is the only place to stay inside augrabies falls national park and so makes a good base from which to explore this lovely park in the northern cape. Tracks4africa padkos augrabies falls national park campsite. Sightseeing tours in augrabies falls national park. Other landmarks are moon rock, a massive exfoliated dome or whaleback, which can be climbed to get an eagles view over the park. Augrabies falls national park the augrabies falls national park was proclaimed in 1966, covering about 500km. Our complaint, which we conveyed to the staff at the reception desk during our stay, was the fact that we had no real hot water in the unit during our stay and that the waterdrains had an awful seweragelike smell and taste. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress.
Explore augrabies falls national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. The khoi people called it aukoerebis, or place of great noise, as this powerful flow of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterised by the 18km abyss of the orange river gorge. The khoi people called it aukoerebis, or place of great noise, as this powerful flow of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterised by the 18km abyss of. Large and well organised, it is the only place to stay inside augrabies falls national park and so makes a good base from which to. The ancestors of modern history have inhabited the area surrounding the orange river since the early stone age. Located in cape province du nord northern cape, the augrabies falls national park is located on the orange river in south africa, in the augrabies falls national park. The fine for unlicensed excavation of fossils in south africa is r20,000.
The khoi people called it aukoerebis, the place of the great noise, referring to the orange river thundering its way downwards for 60 metres in a spectacular waterfall. Augrabies falls national park accommodation northern. We are conveniently situated on the flower route and a meer 3km from the legendary augrabies falls national park. The governmentrun augrabies falls restcamp is set in very pretty surroundings and offers a friendly welcome. The 10 best augrabies falls national park hotels where to. Augrabies can be a good one day trip for a short picnic. The khoesan people called it aukoerbis, meaning place of great noise, and when the waterfall for which this park is named is fat with rainyseason runoff, its thunderous roar is nothing short of spectacular. Augrabies falls restcamp, south africa the full story. Augrabies falls national park travel south africa lonely.
Our accommodation are also situated centrally withing close range to namaqualand. Augrabies falls national park is a national park located around the augrabies falls, about 120km west of upington. If youre hoping to see a giraffe, gemsbok, or other native animals while in africa, you have to check out the nearby kalahari desert. There are 64 colour photos covering 34 points of interest with a detailed description such as gps position, plant identification, geology and meaning of place names.
Dear members please take note of the notice published on the facebook page of the sanparks augrabies falls national park group. A travel guide to the augrabies falls national park access. The augrabies falls national park covers an area of 820 km. Only 2km outside the augrabies falls national park, enjoy peace and tranquillity in a beautiful guesthouse, surrounded by green vineyards and swe. Hiking in augrabies falls national park africa geographic.
Augrabies falls national park 2020 all you need to know. Augrabies falls national park is a selfcatering and game lodge in augrabies northern cape south africa. Just as its name suggests, the national park includes a massive water fall which is a popular tourist spot. Augrabies falls national park map green kalahari, south. Sep 07, 2016 the augrabies national park is looking to reinvent itself as it celebrates it half century as part of south african national parks. It is said to be one of the five greatest on the planet. Augrabies falls national park travel guide at wikivoyage.
Please read the guidelines and rules to posting in the group. Augrabies falls national park came into existence in 1966. When the river is in full flood the falls are quite spectacular and the noise can be deafening, hence the. The augrabies falls national park and kalahari desert in. Tourism is for people who want to be in tourism, not someone who wants a salary. Only 2km outside the augrabies falls national park. The river divides itself into a number of channels before thundering down a 56m high waterfall and then continuing down an 18km gorge.
A guide to national history of the augrabies falls national park and the riemvasmaak wildlife. Augrabies falls national park experience the northern cape. Augrabies falls, also spelled aughrabies falls, series of separately channeled cataracts and rapids on the orange river in arid northern cape province, south africa. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Augrabies accommodation green kalahari northern cape. Augrabies falls national park accommodation northern cape. Sep 25, 2015 the augrabies falls in the northern cape province of south africa are an integrated part of the park with the same name. Augrabies falls national park, northern cape sa venues. Augrabies falls national park isnt a destination that is known for wildlife viewing. According to legend a fortune in diamonds lies at the bottom of the augrabies falls. May 30, 2016 the augrabies falls national park or place of the great noise is a 55,000 hectare protected area surrounding the orange river. Here are 12 secrets of augrabies falls national park that will have you visiting, tomorrow no 1.