Upington
The Green Kalahari capital — a river town on the Orange, and the gateway to the Kgalagadi.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
The Orange River town and the Kgalagadi gateway.
The Orange River town and the Kgalagadi gateway.
- Trip Role
- Quick Stop
- Ideal Stay
- 1 night
- Best For
- Kgalagadi access and Northern Cape transit
- Go If
- You're going to the Kgalagadi or crossing the Northern Cape.
Why go
Upington is the Orange River town and the gateway to the Kgalagadi — green vineyards along the river, a long desert drive south, and the last fuel and food before the transfrontier park.
What we love
The Orange River vineyards and the fig avenue.
What to know
8h from Cape Town, 4h from Kimberley; a car is essential. The Kgalagadi is a further 3.5h north.
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