EXPLORE THE ROUTES OFTHE
EXPLORE THE ROUTES OFTHE NORTHERN CAPEOpportunities abound for tourism investors in theNorthern Cape. The development of a wide rangeof tourist routes, with accompanying infrastructure,illustrates the province’s commitment to welcominginvestors in this growing sector.The Battlefields RouteThe Battlefields Route allows visitors to relive the warbetween Great Britain and the Boer Republics of theTransvaal and the Orange Free State from 1899 to1902. The Northern Cape played a decisive role in thewar and the famous Kimberley siege is depicted at theMagersfontein and McGregor Museums.Cape Namibia RouteThe route meanders away from Cape Town along theN7 and includes small towns, each with its own localflavour and a story to tell. Visitors will encounter townswhich capture the Nama heritage of the province.Appreciate the unique stories of the people of Garies,Kamieskroon, Springbok, Okiep, Steinkopf andVioolsdrift. During spring time, this route takes in thecore of the kaleidoscope that is the Namakwa floralseason. River-rafting along the mighty Orange River isa popular pursuit.Namaqua Coastal RouteThe route includes hidden gems like Garies,Kamieskroon, Hondeklip Bay, Koiingnaas and Kleinzee.Dozens of adventure and leisure options are available:Namaqua National Park, nature reserves, some ofthe most remote hiking and 4x4 trails imaginable. Gosucculent sleuthing with a botanical guide, hike theSpringbok Klipkoppie for a dose of Anglo-Boer Warhistory, explore the countless shipwrecks along thecoastline. Breathtaking scenes of the Atlantic Oceanwith sightings of dolphins and whales combined withgreat vistas of mountains and veld make travelling inthis area remarkable.Richtersveld RouteThe Richtersveld is South Africa’s only mountain desertand the route travels along rugged gravel roads toquaint towns such as Eksteensfontein, Sendelingsdrift,Lekkersing, Kuboes and Sandrift. The Orange Riverpresents a more leisurely pace with river-rafting andthe best wilderness fly-fishing in South Africa, while theentire Richtersveld is a mountain biker’s dream. Learnabout the lives of the nomads, be transported throughdancing and storytelling.Quiver Tree RouteNamed after the indigenous quiver tree, the QuiverTree Route stretches along the mighty Orange River.The Augrabies Falls in the Augrabies National Parkis the world’s sixth-largest waterfall. The route willappeal greatly to families, adventure and adrenalineseekers. Experience the hot springs at Riemvasmaak,river-rafting, fly-fishing, kayaking, river cruises, 4x4,hiking and MTB trails and excellent bird-watching.Experience the longest wine-producing area in theSouthern Hemisphere.Kalahari Red Dune RouteDiscover the essence of the province in the heart ofthe Kalahari with golden dunes, wide-open skies andflat-topped acacia trees. Enjoy dune hikes at dawn,eagle-owl encounters, sand-duning and surfing inthe red sand and close encounters with meerkats.Explore the Khomani San Cultural Landscape and joina guided walk with the San Khomani to rediscover thewisdom, customs and folklore of this ancient tribe. TheKgalagadi Transfrontier Park is the largest conservationarea in Africa and one of only 10 Dark Skies sanctuariesin the world.Go Ghaap RouteExplore famous archaeological sites, historic towns,amazing architecture and nature and game reserves.
LNORTHERN CAPE BUSINESS THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT IN THE NORTHERN CAPE2022/23Visitors can trace the early geological history whichcreated vast mineral wealth like iron, manganese,diamonds and limestone. Follow in the footsteps ofthe early explorers like David Livingstone and RichardMoffat. Relive the Anglo-Tswana and Anglo-Boer Wars,explore the Wonderwerk Caves between Kuruman andDanielskuil. Rediscover the Khoisan history in WildebeestNORTHERN CAPEBUSINESSKuil near Barkly West and marvel at the Kuruman Eye, anatural spring.2022/23 2023/24 EDITIONNORTHERN CAPEBUSINESSJOIN JOIN US US ONLINEKaroo Highlands RouteEnjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Karoo with its wideopenplains. The area was named by the Khoi and Sanpeople, who left their legacy as art on the rocks. Exploremany unique experiences such as dinosaur hunting inRichmond, the SKA radio telescopes in Carnarvon, theSALT optical telescope in Sutherland, Karoo architectureand corbelled houses, Anglo-Boer War sites, rock art,ancient Palaeo Surfaces, farm stays and great Karoocuisine and hospitality. Nieuwoudtsville is your last stopbefore crossing the majestic Van Rhyns Pass en route toCape Town.Karoo Oasis RouteThe route traverses the towns of Warrenton, Kimberley,Hopetown, Britstown and Victoria West along theN12. It is the perfect stopover for travellers between Investment opportunitiesJohannesburg and Cape Town. Trace a rich mininghistory THE before GUIDE stopping TO BUSINESS at one of AND the myriad INVESTMENT reserves INTHE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCEfor game drives and world-class birding. Anglo-BoerWar enthusiasts can relive the tribulations of war atthe McGregor and Magersfontein Museums and atHopetown. Hanover has South Africa’s largest privatelyownedKaroo nature reserve, the Karoo Gariep NatureReserve. Olive Schreiner’s house is a museum.General opportunities for investors in the tourismsector include:• nature and game reserves• adventure tourism• upgrading of accommodation facilities• new attractions and entertainment features (themeparks)• improvement of air transport networks.THE GUIDE TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT Adventure IN THE sports NORTHERN at Kimberley: CAPE The PROVINCE possible establishmentof an adventure sports resort in the Big Hole Precinct, Kimberley.Steam train: Reviving steam train tourism could be donealong a variety of routes including routes out of Kimberleyto Belmont and from De Aar to Victoria West. “Gems onTrack” is the working title.Eco-resort at Boesmansput: Development of a divertrainingfacility would form part of the plan at this popularfresh-water cave diving site. An eco-lodge is envisagedand a conference facility.Wildebeest Rock Art Centre: More than 400 pieces ofrock art would form the cornerstone (together with thenearby Nooitgedacht Glacial Paving) of a world-classheritage and archaeological site. Developments wouldinclude the creation of a performance arena (for thedepiction of San Bushman culture) and facilities for gameviewing and photographic safaris.Contact:Email:marketing@experincenortherncape.comWebsite:WWW.GLOBALAFRICANETWORK.COMwww.experiencenortherncape.com| | WWW.NORTHERNCAPEBUSINESS.CO.ZA
