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Four X Four Holidays in Upington Northern Cape South Africa (4 Results)
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Premier Protea Hotel Oasis- Upington Northern Cape South Africa Four X Four HolidayArt Deco-style, boutique hotel with a modern African theme. Fully equipped for the business or leisure traveller. Breakfast is served daily and dinner can be enjoyed at a selection of restaurants within walking distance.
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Naba Lodge- Upington Northern Cape South Africa Four X Four HolidayNaba Lodge offers superb en suite accommodation for the business traveller or holidaymaker. A unique venue for weddings or conferences. Situated on the outskirts of town in the quiet suburb of Keidebees, we are surrounded by veld and the sounds of birds. Guest often remark on the quietness and the tranquillity here. Spend a few nights on our superb beds and feel yourself rejuvenated.
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Protea Hotel Upington- Upington Northern Cape South Africa Four X Four HolidayOn the banks of the Orange River, centrally located and well placed for tourist attractions. Comfortable en suite double and family rooms, 13 with river views. Breakfast served daily and all other meals at Totem Creek Spur. 4x4 vehicles for hire. Special rates over weekends.
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Spitskop Kalahari Monate Lodge & Caravan Park- Upington Northern Cape South Africa Four X Four HolidayKalahari Monate Lodge is situated just across from the entrance to Spitskop Nature Reserve. The lodge consists of 6 self-catering chalets with air-conditioning and fully-equipped with bedding and towels. There are two swimming pools and shady camping sites, with very clean ablution facilities.
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Geography: Upington, on the banks of the Orange River, is the gateway to the Kalahari Desert. It is situated on the main road to Namibia, and is centrally located on the Kalahari-Namaqua Route serving as an alternative stopover on the Johannesburg to Cape Town route.
History: Upington was established when the Olyfenhoutsdrift Mission Station unified with the Upington police station in 1871. It grew rapidly after irrigation canals were built and farmers could cultivate the land and grow fruit, fodder and grains. It was named after the first Attorney General of the Cape, Sir Thomas Upington, and today is the commercial and educational centre of the Green Kalahari.
Arts and Culture: The Kalahari-Orange Museum is housed in the original mission building and includes exhibits that focus on the pioneering history of the town. Just outside the museum is a life-size bronze donkey, a monument to the role the donkey played in the development of the region. The statue of the camel and rider at the police station commemorates both the mounties and their mounts who used to patrol the region. Other points of cultural interest include the grave of Scotty Smith, the legendary Robin Hood-like character of the town. Historically important buildings include the Roman Catholic Church built in the 1880's and the Dutch Reformed Church built in 1911.
Science and Nature: The lush green town is in sharp contrast to the surrounding southern Kalahari. It is the largest town near the Augrabies Falls National Park, and is a gateway to other natural wonders like the Fish River Canyon, Ai Ais Spa and the Boegoeberg Dam. The natural treasures of the area include precious and semi-precious stones such as beryl, amethyst, tourmaline, agate, rose quartz and jasper. Visitors will enjoy the Spitskop Nature Reserve that lies 13km north of Upington. It is home to such species as zebra, ostrich, eland, hartebeest and many others. Travellers will see the attractive kilometre-long Date Palm Avenue at the entrance to Die Eiland Holiday Resort which has been proclaimed a provincial heritage site.
Entertainment: Visitors can enjoy a trip to Orange River Wine Cellars, while tours of the large South African Dried Fruit Co-Operative where freshly packed dried fruit can be bought are offered.
Sport: For those travellers who are golfing enthusiasts, the 18-hole golf course will prove to be challenging and enjoyable. Hunting, fishing, boating, and waterskiing can be enjoyed at various venues in and around the town.
Did You Know? Upington is the hottest town in South Africa and in the height of summer temperatures often rise to over 40 degrees.
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