Upington
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Upington is situated
on the banks of the Orange River in the Northern Cape. Surrounded by bright
green irrigated vineyards, this area is known as the Green Kalahari. (The
rest of the Kalahari, while not actually a true desert, is classified as
thirstland, and is most definitely not green.) |
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Upington is a pleasant town
with some lovely guest houses, hotels and restaurants. The Kalahari Oranje
Museum Complex offers an insight into the history of the rather hardy folk
who’ve made this town their home over the last couple of hundred years.
The museum sells beautifully
packaged dried fruit from the enormous South African Dried Fruit Co-operative
just outside the town. Upington is the centre of the Orange River wine
region and you could do a tasting in town at a co-op of five different
cellars.
 Still
on a fruity note, an island in the Orange River boasts one of the longest
and most dense date palm avenues in the southern hemisphere – it’s over
a kilometre long.
For such a small town it
has a relatively large collection of animal statues. A donkey outside the
museum pays tribute to the contribution of this humble beast in the development
of the region, and a camel outside the police station commemorates the
recalcitrant beasts on which the police patrolled the vast Kalahari in
the past.
You could enjoy a gentle
sundowner cruise on the river or, for something much more exciting, head
to the Augrabies Falls National Parkwhere you could do some white water
rafting and view the magnificent waterfall and canyon at its heart.
There is also a gentler canoeing
trip, a quite taxing hike, and a fun day trip consisting of a short paddle,
a walk and a mountain bike ride. The Augrabies Park also has some small
game, as does the Spitskop Nature Reserve, which is conveniently situated
about 13km north of the town.
Upington is the biggest town
in its immediate area and the second biggest in the Northern Cape, after
Kimberley. There is a small airport with a limited number of scheduled
flights.
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UPINGTON
- BED AND BREAKFASTS & GUEST HOUSES, NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH
AFRICA
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Bain's
House, Bed and Breakfast/Self-Catering, UPINGTON
Centrally located, Bain’s
House, offers grand style luxury, privacy and tranquility. We offer en-suite
bedrooms with all the luxuries; including satellite T.V., free internet
access, and safe parking. Breakfast served daily and dinners on arrangement.
We have a lounge with fireplace ideal for private meetings or relaxing
on a cozy winter’s night. The lush garden with pool is ideal for tranquil
afternoons in the Kalahari sun, or enjoy a peaceful sunset on the stoep
overlooking the Orange River Valley. Experience great comfort away from
home. Your satisfaction is our priority. Your every need met in old world
luxury. Only 1km from CBD, Bain’s House offers everything under one roof. |
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Le
Must Residence, Luxury Guest House, UPINGTON
Welcome to the residence
it is with great pleasure that we introduce our guest house: Le Must
residence is a five star, boutique guest house on the banks of the verdant
Orange River. The residence is reminiscent of the great Italian villas
of the lake district of Italy and is lush with antiquities, heirlooms and
other treasures collected from all over the world. In the central business
district of Upington le Must residence is a haven of peace and tranquility
and will host you with supreme style. Le Must Residence offers as
accommodation the ultimate address in Upington, principal town of the fascinating
Kalahari in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The eleven guest
bedrooms vary in size and are individually decorated with a mixture of
beautiful antique and contemporary furniture. |
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River
Place Manor, Bed & Breakfast, UPINGTON
The River Place Manor is
situated on a wine farm along the Orange River. It offers a charming garden
terrace where guest can relax with a drink. The freshly decorated rooms
of the River Place are equipped with luxurious facilities, including flat-screen
TVs and seating areas. Guest can enjoy the South-African sunsets on their
private balcony. The guest house has a bar area for drinks and offers free
parking facilities. The Upington city centre is just 3 km away. |
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UPINGTON - GAME & SAFARI LODGES, NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Sun
River Kalahari Lodge, UPINGTON
Sun River Kalahari Lodge
is situated on the banks of the Orange River in Upington, in the heart
of the Green Kalahari. It features 2 swimming pools and a river deck. The
air-conditioned rooms are decorated in earthy tones. Each room comes equipped
with a flat-screen satellite TV, and tea-and coffee-making facilities.
A full buffet breakfast is available upon request at an additional fee.
Meals at Sun River are served in the restaurant or out on the garden patio.
Barbecue facilities are available and refreshments are served in the bar.
Wi-Fi connection is available in some rooms. Attractions in the area include
the Augrabies Waterfalls, which can be found within 120 km from the lodge.
The Upington Airport is a 10-minute drive away. |
Upington
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UPINGTON,
HOTELS & LODGES, NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Desert
Palace Hotel, UPINGTON
The Desert Palace Hotel
is situated in the heart of the Kalahari at the Upington Golf Course, only
7 km from the centre of Upington. The resort offers a tranquil and relaxed
atmosphere with friendly, efficient and well-trained staff whose main priority
is your comfort. We will ensure that your needs are fulfilled. The hotel
prides itself on the personal and specialized service that it offers each
guest. Luxury, leisure and a serene atmosphere awaits you in its magnificently
decorated rooms. For our hotel guests, we also have a tantalizing tropical
bar beside the hotel pool area. Location: The Desert Palace Hotel
is situated in the heart of the Kalahari at the Upington Golf Course, only
7 km from the centre of Upington. |
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Sun
River Kalahari Lodge, UPINGTON
Sun River Kalahari Lodge
is situated on the banks of the Orange River in Upington, in the heart
of the Green Kalahari. It features 2 swimming pools and a river deck. The
air-conditioned rooms are decorated in earthy tones. Each room comes equipped
with a flat-screen satellite TV, and tea-and coffee-making facilities.
A full buffet breakfast is available upon request at an additional fee.
Meals at Sun River are served in the restaurant or out on the garden patio.
Barbecue facilities are available and refreshments are served in the bar.
Wi-Fi connection is available in some rooms. Attractions in the area include
the Augrabies Waterfalls, which can be found within 120 km from the lodge.
The Upington Airport is a 10-minute drive away. |
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UPINGTON
- SELF-CATERING / HOLIDAY & VACATION RENTAL ACCOMMODATION, NORTHERN
CAPE PROVINCE
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Bain's
House, Luxury Bed & Breakfast/Self-Catering, UPINGTON
Centrally located, Bain’s
House, offers grand style luxury, privacy and tranquility. We offer en-suite
bedrooms with all the luxuries; including satellite T.V., free internet
access, and safe parking. Breakfast served daily and dinners on arrangement.
We have a lounge with fireplace ideal for private meetings or relaxing
on a cozy winter’s night. The lush garden with pool is ideal for tranquil
afternoons in the Kalahari sun, or enjoy a peaceful sunset on the stoep
overlooking the Orange River Valley. Experience great comfort away from
home. Your satisfaction is our priority. Your every need met in old world
luxury. Only 1km from CBD, Bain’s House offers everything under one roof. |
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Kleinbegin,
Self-Catering Apartment, UPINGTON
Kleinbegin offers accommodations
in Upington. Free private parking is available on site. There is a sitting
area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven and a microwave.
A flat-screen TV is available. There is a private bathroom with a bathtub.
You can play mini-golf at the property, and the area is popular for golfing.
The nearest airport is Upington Airport, 5 km from the property. |
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