Augrabies falls national park is a national park located around its main attraction, the augrabies falls, about 120 km west of upington. Augrabies falls is the major waterfall of the orange river in south africa. Augrabies falls national park selfcatering and game lodge. 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. Here are 10 reasons that people should consider visiting augrabies falls national park, which can be found in the country of south africa. Augrabies falls national park, augrabies falls national park.
Augrabies falls national park isnt a destination that is known for wildlife viewing. The falls are commonly cited as being 480 feet tall, but this appears to be a figure quoting the change in elevation from the top to the bottom of the canyon over a stretch of about 4 12 kilometers. The waterfall is about 60 metres high and is aweinspiring when the river is in. It makes an interesting addition to a selfdrive trip to the kgalagadi transfrontier park and it is also a good stopover for travellers journeying between the kgalagadi, namaqualand, the cederberg mountains and cape town. It is located on the r359 road just outside the augrabies falls national park, which contains the. I had to see this proclaimed sixth largest waterfall of the world this time. We stayed at augrabies falls national park rest camp from 9 11 august 2012. Augrabies falls national park map green kalahari, south.
Augrabies falls has the honor of being the sixth biggest waterfall that can be found out there in the entire world. Augrabies falls national park all you need to know before. The khoi people called it aukoerebis, or place of great noise, as this powerful flow of water is. The augrabies falls in the northern cape province of south africa are an integrated part of the park with the same name. Augrabies rest camp campground, augrabies falls national park. 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. Augrabies is a small town in the northern cape province of south africa, situated on the south bank of the orange river about 100 kilometres 60 mi downstream from upington. The pool below the falls, has given rise to several legends. Augrabies falls national park experience the northern cape. Explore augrabies falls national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Augrabies falls national park, south africa cedarberg africa. Join a guided half or fullday rafting trip on the orange river at augrabies, with grade 2 and 3 rapids. Go to upington or namibia or the western cape province and cape town. After 2 weeks of rain around the country the power and force of the waterfall will once again live up to its name of the place of great noise. Augrabies falls national park augrabies national park. The ancestors of modern history have inhabited the area surrounding the orange river since the early stone age. Augrabies falls is a stunning 56m waterfall and gorge surrounded by a game reserve. The augrabies accommodation search facility is easy to use and you can make your accommodation booking online or request a quote from your chosen venues. 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 main part of the falls in actuality stand about 183 feet tall. Find hotels near augrabies waterfall, south africa online. Giraffe and several antelope species are commonly encountered. The optimal time for a visit is between april and september when the popular threeday klipspringer trail is open. The name augrabies was given to the water fall by a swede, hendrik jakob wikar, when he passed there. The defeating cascade of augrabies falls plunges meters into a rippling pool. Augrabies falls national park south african national parks.
Augrabies falls national park is a selfcatering and game lodge in augrabies northern cape south africa. But even in winter, when the flow narrows, its might is evident. Its name is derived from the khoi word aukoerebis, which means place of great noise. Augrabies falls national park travel south africa lonely. A guide to national history of the augrabies falls national. 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. A waterfall in the desert augrabies falls, south africa. Hiking in augrabies falls national park africa geographic. The augrabies falls national park offers a glimpse into an ancient landscape and the world of the first huntergatherers. Augrabies falls national park accommodation book today. 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.
Accommodation near augrabies falls national park sleeping. Augrabies national park takes its name from its most famous waterfall. 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. Or if youre looking for a longer adventure, book a 4day canoe trip on the river. The augrabies falls national park covers an area of 820 km. The augrabies falls national park as we know it today was opened in 1966. The waterfall is about 60 metres high and is aweinspiring when the river is in flood. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The falls, which form the central feature of augrabies falls national park established in 1966, occur where the orange river leaves a. With 1 listings in augrabies falls national park, our handy augrabies falls national park map search and great low prices, its easy to. 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 accommodation 8 unique places to stay in augrabies. Few sights are as spectacular, or a sound as deafening, as water thundering down the 56m augrabies falls.
Augrabies falls backpackers augrabies backpacker accommodation, augrabies waterfalll village 10 km east of the augrabies waterfall on r359. Augrabies falls, south africa world waterfall database. Augrabies falls national park selfcatering and game. Centered on klaas island, the park is a 5 403ha conservation area on the south bank of the gariep river. Augrabies green kalahari northern cape welcome to the great noise named by the kalahari natives, khoi sun, also known as the augrabies waterfall to the rest of the world. Some sources cite an approximate height of 480 feet. 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 2020 all you need to know.
Augrabies falls experience the raw power of nature sat gl. The fine for unlicensed excavation of fossils in south africa is r20,000. 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. Few sights are as awesome or a sound as deafening as water thundering down the augrabies waterfall when the orange river is in full flood.
When the orange river is in full flood through the northern cape, the roar of the augrabies falls can be heard 40 km away. The khoi people called it aukoerebis, or place of great noise, as this powerful flow of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterized by the 18km abyss of the orange river gorge. Augrabies this is where the mighty orange river is at its most impressive as it thunders its way through a ravine and cascades down into a pool of sheer granite, 60m below. History of augrabies falls national park, northern cape. Augrabies valle guesthouses offers 6 luxury selfcatering units stylishly decorated each with their own ensuite bathroom. If you are considering visiting augrabies or have already booked your augrabies accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. 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 national park augrabies falls national park is in the northern cape province of south africa. Detailed information about augrabies falls south africa. Augrabies falls national park is a national park located around the augrabies falls, about 120. Accommodation near augrabies falls national park the augrabies falls national park is one of six national parks located in the northern cape province and is located 120 km northwest of upington. Augrabies accommodation green kalahari northern cape. 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 national park is a national park located around the augrabies falls, about 120km west of upington. This is especially so when the orange river is in full flood. Augrabies near vergelegen guesthouse accommodation. Since 1966 the waterfall, set in a desolate and rugged milieu, is enclosed by the augrabies falls national park. The falls are situated in a narrow canyon which stretches along the orange.
Augrabies falls waterfall, south africa britannica. 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 river divides itself into a number of channels before thundering down a 56m high waterfall and then continuing down an 18km gorge. Augrabies falls national park is located in a remote area of the northern cape. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a playground. The augrabies falls awexrahbees, where x is the sound of the ch in loch is a waterfall on the orange river, south africa, within the augrabies falls national park. Augrabies rest camp, augrabies falls national park. Jun 07, 20 dassie taking in the sun on the lip of the augrabies gorge. The parks main attraction, the waterfall and impressive gorge, are accessible all year round. Few sights are as awesome or sound as deafening as water thundering down the mighty augrabies waterfall when the orange river is.
The mighty orange river provides the main attraction at the augrabies falls national park in the northern cape. Augrabies falls national park travel guide one of the most popular tourist destinations in south africas northern cape province, the augrabies falls are a 145m waterfall and is a magnificent sight to behold. Augrabies is a small town in the northern cape province of south africa, situated on the south bank of the orange river about 100 kilometres downstream from upington. As well as magnificent scenery, the park boasts a variety of flora and fauna. Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books as outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch headlamp is. Find and book your perfect augrabies accommodations. Augrabies falls national park northern cape south africa. We feature a range of places to stay to suit all travel needs and budgets. Green kalahari accommodation augrabies falls national park. Augrabies falls np is mostly visited to witness the impressive augrabies waterfall thundering down. Dec 18, 2016 a waterfall in the desert augrabies falls, south africa.
The augrabies falls national park or place of the great noise is a 55,000 hectare protected area surrounding the orange river. Augrabies augrabies falls national park afnp in the northern cape is expecting the orange river to be in full force over the next week. You find more about augrabies national park and other. Dassie taking in the sun on the lip of the augrabies gorge. Welcome to the augrabies valle guesthouse and camping, a luxury yet comfortable guest house right on the doorstep of the majestic augrabies falls one of the 5 biggest waterfalls in the world.
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