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» Southern Africa » South Africa » Provinces » Northern Cape Northern Cape Travel guideTourist Information - Accommodation - Map - Climate
The province is divided into five districts divided into 27 municipalitées: - Namakwa - Pixley ka Seme - Siyanda - Frances Baards - John Talo Gaetsewe Its capital is Kimberley, and is located in Eastern province. Mainly those that characterize the Northern Cape is its vineyards, irrigated by the Orange River, near Upington. Monton farming, Agriculture, the diamond mines around Kimberley. But also some unusual landscapes such as the Kalahari desert or Augrabies Falls . And nature lovers apprécirons around Vioolsdrif, rafting in the fast of the Orange River.
I. Northern Cape map
Map of Northern-Cape II. DémographyThe province of Northern Cape has just over one million inhabitants, with a densitée of 2.8 persons / km², it is the least populated province of South Africa.
Map of population density in the Northern Cape The Northern Cape has four official languages. Inhabitants speak mainly Afrikaans (approx 60%), and Twana (34%). The other languages of the province are the Xhosa and English, but there are minority languages like Sotho. 80 percent of the population is black or colored, and some tribes living in the Kalahari San north of the province, mainly along the Orange River and the Vaal River. III. GéographyThe Northern Cape is bordered by West by the Atlantic Ocean.South and east, it shares a border with the province of Free State , the Eastern Cape , the Western Cape and the Province of North-West . While in the north it is bordered by Namibia and Botswana. The northern province is the Kalahari Desert, characterized by red sand dunes and dry acacia savannah. South and Southeast of the province consists of a mountainous landscape, with an altitude ranging from 1200 to 1900 meters. The central areas are generally flat with salt marshes. The west coast is dominated by the Namaqualand region, famous for its spring flowers. In conclusion, the province is mainly semi-desert, the Karoo. Semi-desert to desert consists mainly of sedimentary rocks, with a main river called Orange. The different mountain ranges in the region are: Langeberg Korannaberg Skurweberge Kuruman Hills and Asbestos Mountains Ghaap Plateau Jan Swart se Berge Kareeberge Kamiesberge Richtersveld mountains Hantamberge IV. ClimateThe Northern Cape is mainly semi-desert and desert with annual precipitation so rare, ranging from 20 to 400mm / year (rainfall generally increases from west to east).This great province dry temperature fluctuations and topography variables by region. To the west the rainfall is rather in winter, while in the east they take place during the storms of late summer. Winters are generally cold and clear, with the south becoming very cold sometimes, as in Sutherland. Sutherland in the Karoo is one of the coldest cities in South Africa, there is often snow with temperatures sometimes below -10°C. Summertime, many areas experience extreme heat, with temperatures hottest in South Africa. In January (austral summer), the temperature range of 34-40°C in the afternoon, but the nights are cold dew and frost bringing complementing the low rainfall in the province. In the spring, from July to October, Namaqualand is covered with beautiful wild flowers giving it a Breathtaking scenery. Record: 47.8° C recorded in 1939 near the Orange River. Some temperatures and precipitation for cities in the Cape Province of North: » Kimberley : Janvier: 33 ° C (min: 18 ° C), Juin: 18 ° C (min: 3 ° C), Précipitations annuelles: 414 mm » Springbok : Janvier: 30 ° C (min: 15 ° C), Juillet: 17 ° C (min: 7 ° C), Précipitations annuelles: 195 mm » Sutherland : Janvier: 27 ° C (min: 9 ° C), Juillet: 13 ° C (min: -3 ° C), Précipitations annuelles: 237 mm V. Getting around in Northern Cape» By car :The main roads running through the province are:- N14: Johannesburg - Kuruman - Upington - Keimoes - Pofadder - Springbok. - N10: Port Elizabeth - Middelburg - De Aar - Prieska - Upington - Nakop (direction Karasburg Namibia). - N8: Upington - Kimberley. - N12: Johannesburg - Warrenton - Kimberley - Britstown - Beaufort West - George . - N1: Johannesburg - Bloemfontein - Colesberg - Beaufort West - Cape Town. - N7: Cape Town - Clanwilliam - Garies - Springbok - Vioolsdrift - Keetmanshoop (Namibia). - R27: Upington - Calvinia. Border post of the provinces are: - Alexander Bay - Oranjemund (Namibia): 6h to 22h. - Nakop (N10): Between Upington and Karasburg (Namibia): 24h/24h. - Noenieput (R31): Between Upington and Aroab (Namibia): 8am to 16:30. - Onseepkans (R358): Between Pofadder and Karasburg (Namibia): 8am to 16h30h. - Rietfontein (R31): Between Askam and Aroab (Namibia): 8am to 16h30h. - Vioolsdrift (N7): Between Springbok and Keetmanshoop (Namibia): 24h/24h. - Middelputs: Between Van Zylsrus and Botswana: from 7.30 to 16.30. Rent your car: - Agencies Car Rental Colesberg - Agencies Car Rental Kimberley - Agencies Car Rental Upington - Agencies Car Rental Springbok The different car rental agencies in the Northern Cape are : Avis (Kimberley) - 053 851 1082 Avis (Upington) - 054 332 4746 Budget Rent a Car (Upington) - 054 337 5200 Budget Rent A Car (Kimberley) - 053 851 1183 Europcar First Car Rental Hertz Car Rental (Upington) - 054 337 3613 Hertz Rent A Car (Kimberley) - 053 830 2200 Imperial Car Rental (Kimberley) - 053 851 1132 Imperial Car Rental (Upington) - 054 332 2383 Kalahari 4x4 Hire (Kimberley) - Tel: 054-332 3099 Kgalagadi 4x4 (Upington) - 054 337 7100 National Alamo Car Rental (Kimberley)- 053 861 2508 Northern Cape 4x4 and Camper Hire Richtersveld 4x4 (Springbok)- 027 718 1905 Tempest (Upington) - 072 171 3081 Tempest Sixt Car Rental (Kimberley)- 053 851 1516 Tempest Sixt Car Rental (Upington) - 054 337 8560 Upington 4x4 - 054 337 5200 Value Car Hire Venture 4x4 Rental (Upington) - 054 337 8400 For more details see the agencies available in the cities of the Northern Cape. » By Train :Different ralway companies are :- Rovos Rail: Ultimate in luxury, this company offers all modern comforts and more. Tel: +27 (0) 12 31 58 242 E-mail: marielle@rovos.co.za Internet: http://www.rovosrail.co.za - The Blue Train: Luxury Train also, this train is a true five-star stock. Tel: +27 (0) 12 334 8459 E-mail: info@bluetrain.co.za Internet: http://www.bluetrain.co.za - The Express Shongololo: Also in the luxurious design, this package offers you the possibility to discover Southern Africa. Tel: +27 (0) 11 483 0657 E-mail: info@shongololo.com Internet: http://www.shongololo.com - Spoornet: National Railway company, Spoornet transports nearly 5 million passengers each annnée. Tel: +27 (0) 11 773 44 37 E-mail: - Internet: http://www.spoornet.co.za - First Class: luxury train linking Johannesburg to Cape Town. Tel: +27 (0) 86 000 88 88 E-mail: - Internet: http://www.www.premiereclasse.co.za
Map of train lines and different company
Railway serving the cities of South Africa 
Click to enlarge map » By plane :The province possess 58 airports or airstrips.But only two airports serve large cities of South Africa, that of : - Kimberley : Flight Kimberley - Upington : Flight Upington » By bus :Bus rental agency: Western Cape Coaches and Springbok Atlas.The bus company plying the provinces are : In Kimberley :Big Sky Coaches Tel 053 832 2006Intercape Tel 053 832 6040/5 Greyhound Tel 053 832 6040/5 Translux Tel 053 832 6040/5 In Springbok :Carstens Bus Service Tel 027 712 1847Intercape Tel 027 718 1600 Van Wyk’s Bus Service Tel 027 713 8559 In Upington :Intercape Tel 054 332 6091VI. The cities of Northern CapeThe Northern Cape Province has two cities with populations greater than 50,000 inhabitants. Kimberley , the capital of the province and Upington. It's two cities are also the only possessors an airport big enough and serving other cities in South Africa, like Johannesburg or Cape Town.- Springbok : With 10,000 inhabitants, Springbok is the largest city in Namaqualand. The main attractions for visitors are the Goegap Nature Reserve, the Namaqua Nationnal Park and a little further north the famous Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. - De Aar : Imposing city of 46,000 inhabitants, De Aar is on the line of railway from the Cape in Kimberley. The main tourist activities in the region are: The Nature Reserve Doornkloof The Karoo Gariep Conservancy The Nature Reserve Rolfontein - Colesberg : City of 17,000 inhabitants located on the main road between Johannesburg and Cape Town. If you drive here, you will discover a good number of museums, monuments and memorials. - Kuruman is a medium sized city with about 12,000 inhabitants. The city is best known for his "Eye of Kuruman", the largest natural water source known to the Southern Hemisphere. - Prieska : City of 8500 inhabitants located in the East Central Province, on the banks of the Orange River. Some attractions such as "Die Bos Nature Reserve", hiking or visiting the Museum are feasables Prieska. - Hanover : Small town of 1500 inhabitants located in the southeast of the province. - Alexander bay : Town of 1500 inhabitants, the most northerly located along the west coast of South Africa but also the driest. - Calvinia : City of 8500 inhabitants located at the foot of the mountain in the heart of Green Hantam Karoo in Namaqualand. What to see and what to do in Northern Cape
Where to stay in Northern CapeHere is a list of hotels and lodges where you can stay in northern cape province:There are many hotels or lodges in the Northern Cape Province, we have classified the accommodations by city. - Hanover accommodation - Kimberley accommodation - Kuruman accommodation - Springbok accommodation - Upington accommodation List of campsites / Restcamp the Northern CapeRanking cities:Askham Kalahari Sands Guest House : R90 - R350 Campsite Loch Maree Augrabies Falls National Park Augrabies Restcamp - R1,365 Khamkirri : R560 - R350 Britstown Kambro Acommodation and Farm Stall : R500 - R820 Calvinia Tankwa Tented Camp : R80 - R350 Colesberg Onze Rust Guest House and Caravan Park : SR120 - R810 Orange River Tented Camp Cullinan Guest Farm Kalahari : R70 - R130 Garies Agama Tented Camp - R650 - R350 Hondeklipbaai Skulpieskraal Tented Lodge and Rooi Spinnekop Restaurant : R350 - R820 Hopetown Witput Country Lodge R173 - R95 Hotazel Thota Lodge and Boma : R160 - R810 Kamieskroon Verbe Caravan Park : R65 - R130 Keimoes Kalahari Water : R220 - R600 Ikaia B&B and Camping : R275 - R250 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Xaus Lodge Mata Mata Rest Camp : R180 - R615 Nossob Rest Camp : R1,040 Twee Rivieren Rest Camp : R715 - R820 Gharagab Wilderness Camp : R965 - R820 Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp : R1,050 - R820 Grootkolk Wilderness Camp : R1,050 - R820 Kalahari Tent Camp : R1,070 - R820 Urikaruus Wilderness Camp Kimberley Marrick Safari : R350 - R350 Mokala National Park Haak-en-Steek Rest Camp : R95 - R810 Richtersveld National Park De Hoop Rest Camp : R165 - R810 Springbok Jakkalswater Gasteplaas : R310 - R120 Springbok Caravan Park : R230 - R820 Sutherland Verlatenkloof Guest Farm : R200 - R820 Three Sisters Travalia Guest Farm : R200 - R120 Upington Kalahari Monate Lodge and Camping : R80 - R350 Vioolsdrift Fiddlers Creek : R75 - R130 The Growser : R240 - R820 Victoria West Melton Wold Guest Farm : R575 - R820 IX. Additional InformationNorthern Cape Tourism AuthorityTel : 053-833-1434 Fax : 053-831-2937 E-mail : tourism@northerncape.org.za http://www.northerncape.org.za web Source : 2012 |
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