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Handy Hints:

Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sunblock,camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books.
Hikers must always carry sufficient water.
Bring light clothing for summer and warm for winter, the area prone to sudden weather changes.

Note:
Pets are not allowed in a national park.
No firearms allowed in a natioal park
Situated in a malaria risk area. Take precautions

A full range of services provided at Kakamas, 40km away.
Shoes must be worn on summer evenings to avoid scorpion stings.
Motorcycles, bicycles, rollerblades and skateboards are not allowed at the park.
 

How To Get There:

Augrabies Falls National Park lies 120 km (74.5 miles) west of Upington and 40 km (24.8 miles) northwest of Kakamas on a tarred access route. National air links to Upington and a private airfield is 5 km (3.1 miles) from the park. Internal roads are gravelled.

Gate Hours:

April to September: 06:30 – 22:00
October to March: 06:00 – 22:00
 

Augrabies Accommodation

  • The Augrabies Restcamp offers:

    Four-bed family cottages with two bedrooms, bathroom (bath), air-conditioning and equipped kitchen.

    Bungalows (3 or 4 persons) with bathroom (shower), air-conditioning and equipped kitchen.
    Two three-bedded bungalows have been adapted for handicapped persons.

    Facilities at the restcamp includes:
    Shop, Shibula Restaurant and Gariep Ladies' Bar.
    Public telephones, fuel.
    Information on birds, reptile and mammal species found in the park.

    Conservation Fees
    Please Note rates do not include daily conservation levies. Please see details of Conservation Fees
  • Belvedere Guesthouse   :  Only 45 minutes from Upington. www.augrabies-falls.com
    In the heart of the Northern Cape, en-route to the Namaqualand daisies, the Richtersveldt, Namibia and the West Coast lies Kakamas, offering an experience to revive the soul and restore the senses.