Activities

The finest hotel, offering guests a truly memorable experience in the heart of Upington. Located near the Orange River, with plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is centrally located to attractions such as the Kalahari Oranje Museum Complex and many others.

Riemvasmaak 4×4 Trails

The Riemvasmaak area (northwest of Kakamas) borders the Augrabies Falls National Park to the east and is as remote as its name is unusual. Two rivers, the Orange and the dry Molopo cross the area. Ragged desert mountains, plateaus and valleys depict the story of great volcanic activity millions of years ago. In terms of the apartheid policies…

Riemvasmaak Hot Springs

The Riemvasmaak Hot Springs are located in a deep ravine bordered by 80m-high granite cliffs, north of the Augrabies Falls, about 60km from the small Northern Cape town of Kakamas. The area known as Riemvasmaak spans 75 000ha of rugged and remote desert-mountain wilderness between the Orange and Molopo rivers and is very remote –…

Canoeing In The Orange River

The Orange River and The Richtersveld have a lifelong partnership. This river rafting adventure is rated as one of the best entry level rafting adventures in South Africa. An outdoor adventure for the whole family and friends. Umkulu Safari & Canoe Trails have been operating on the Orange River for the past 20 years. Our…

More Activities

Please ask at the reception for brochures and information on activities such as: Bike rentals 0.6 miles / 0.96 km. Biking trail 46.8 miles / 75 km. Boating 11.5 miles / 18 km. Fly-fishing 1.6 miles / Hiking 57.5 miles / 2.5 km. Horseback riding 55.6 miles / 90 km. Hunting 55.6 miles / 90 km….

Upington Golf Club

Located high up in the remote town of Upington in South Africa’s arid Northern Cape, near the banks of the Orange River is the Upington Golf Course. The course is a true Kalahari course and the well knitted green kikuyu fairways contrast wonderfully with the deep orange surfaces upon which they lay. The course plays…

Kalahari Tours

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park & Surrounding Areas Tours Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park covers an area of 37 000 square km park, which is one of the largest conservation areas in the world and one of the last truly unspoilt ecosystems. Endemic game such as gemsbok, springbok, eland, giraffe, blue wildebeest and red hartebeest roam the sparsely…

Naftali is situated in the Kanoneiland area 25km outside Upington. Celebrate your wedding day in the tranquil setting of Naftali Estate’s vineyards, rose and herb gardens & river views. Romance will lead you down paths you never know existed. For reservations please contact: Surine Bezuidenhout: 082 492 4669 Tel: 054 491 9016 / 9000 Fax:…

Date Palm Avenue

The spectacular Date Palm Avenue – two rows of more than 200 date palm trees escort visitors over 1 000m to the entrance of Die Eiland Holiday Resort on the banks of the Orange River.

Augrabies Hot Air Ballooning

This great adventure keeps it real while offering an exclusive adventure along the lower Orange River Valley at Augrabies. Taking in the extensive vineyards and their lifeblood, the magnificent Orange River, we soar above this rugged landscape anticipating a long fetch or an extended recovery and take what the winds have to offer. whatever the…