Three things to do at Augrabies Falls National Park

Don't forget to visit the Quiver tree in Augrabies. Photo: Terry Carew / flickr

The Augrabies Falls National Park may lure visitors in with its famous Falls, but the Northern Cape park offers a lot more than just that! Here are a few things not to miss when in the area.

Check out the Quiver Tree

Don’t forget to visit the Quiver tree in Augrabies. Photo: Terry Carew / flickr

Why you should visit: Something else that Augrabies is famous for (besides the Falls, of course) is the giant aloe plant called the Quiver tree (kokerboom), or Aloe dichotoma. The eye-catching silhouette of this gorgeous tree is quite typical of the Northern Cape landscape. Getting its name from the fact that the San used the soft branches to make quivers for their arrows, the Quiver tree grows three to five metres high and is a must visit for the perfect Northern Cape selfie!

Take a hike

See Klipspringer along the trail. Photo: Ginny Winblad / flickr

Why you should experience it: There are few hiking trails at Augrabies Falls National Park, but if you’re up for a challenge, the Klipspringer hiking trail is your best bet! The self-guided trail consists of three days of hiking. The first day is 14.4 km long; the second day, 9.9 km and the third and last day 11.5 km. You can find more details about it here. If you’d rather take a shorter route, the self-guided Dassie Trail is just 5 km long and relatively easier to handle. Check out more info here.

How much does it cost: For more information on tariffs and reservations, visit the SANparks website.

Stay at the Oranjekom Gorge Cottage, Augrabies

Why you should stay here: The Oranjekom Gorge Cottage is a secluded and serene cottage located beneath the viewpoint of the spectacular Oranjekom Gorge. The cottage offers spectacular, panoramic views of the gorge below. A must if you want to spend the night in this incredible area.

How much does it cost: Base rates for the cottage are R2 040 per night. Check more details here.

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.