Luxury accommodation, excellent food, a food and wine pairing, birding, spa treatments, art exhibitions, Kalahari and DiVine products, picnics, and other outdoor experiences make this 4-star Boutique Hotel & Spa a must-stay stopover.

Augrabies is home to South Africa’s largest waterfall, which drops an incredible 56 m into an 18 km gorge on the Orange River.

Best viewed at the end of the summer rainy season (March/April), the area also boasts dramatic desert scenery at Moon Rock and incredible views of the river gorge.

Visit the charming farm stalls on the Quiver Tree Route — on the N14 and R359 — for the best local goods.

The Kgalagadi is one of the largest conservation areas in Africa and any wildlife photographer’s dream.

Here, lions still roam free while the distinctive red dunes and sweeping grasslands provide the perfect backdrop for the majestic oryx.

A trek to this remote settlement on the northern bank of the Orange River near Augrabies is well worth the journey.

You’ll be rewarded with a surreal lunar landscape, inviting hot spring, and a chance to meet the remarkable Riemvasmaak community, who has endured despite their harsh conditions.

Before heading to the Kgalagadi, stock up on supplies in Upington. This large, modern town has all the big-city conveniences like an airport, supermarkets, banks, hospitals, and restaurants.

The small river town of Keimoes is the closest settlement to Kanoneiland. Look out for the historic paddle water wheel that was used to irrigate the vineyards and fruit trees alongside the river.

Head up Tierberg for a panoramic view of the Green Kalahari, where the flowing river lies on one side and the vast desert stretches across the other.

This tourism route showcases the best attractions along the river.

Discover a wide range of adventure activities, delicious dining options, and breathtaking sights.

Grab your camera and capture the stunning contrast of the quiver trees against the rocky landscape of this area.

These majestic aloes, locally known as kokerbome, have hollow branches that were once used by bushmen to store their arrows.

Head to the R359 between Keimoes and Kakamas for the best shots.

Surrounded by sprawling vineyards, it’s no surprise that this region offers a tantalising variety of wines to savour.

Visit the Orange River Wine Cellar, Die Mas Wine Cellar, and the Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate for the best of the Kalahari. Or stay in and enjoy a food and wine pairing at African Vineyard!

With the mighty Orange River as their playground, Khamkiri in Augrabies offers a range of activities from river rafting through to flyfishing.

A half-day “river rush” along a 9 km stretch of river above Augrabies is a great way to experience grade 2 and 3 rapids and the surrounding countryside.