Augrabies
South Africa · Northern CapeZA
Place in Northern Cape, South Africa
Augrabies is a small town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, situated on the south bank of the Orange River about 100 kilometres (60 mi) downstream from Upington. It is located on the R359 road just outside the Augrabies Falls National Park, which contains the Augrabies Falls for which the town is named.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -28.666, 20.424
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Augrabies
Augrabies is the kind of destination you find in Northern Cape, South Africa. Augrabies is strongest on water sports, nature and sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Augrabies
Water Sports in Augrabies
(5)Our data lists Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Water Skiing as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Augrabies's own activity tags.
Nature in Augrabies
(4)Augrabies records Desert, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Augrabies. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Augrabies
(2)The sports shortlist for Augrabies: Running and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Augrabies. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Augrabies
(1)Looking for adventure? Augrabies has Off Road Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Augrabies's own activity tags.
Family in Augrabies
(1)Family in Augrabies covers Playgrounds. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Augrabies.
Nightlife in Augrabies
(1)Looking for nightlife? Augrabies has Events. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Augrabies's own activity tags.
Wellness in Augrabies
(1)Wellness lovers get Therms. It is a direct read of Augrabies's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Augrabies
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. It is a direct read of Augrabies's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Augrabies
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. June to August is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Northern Cape plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Johannesburg on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Augrabies that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Augrabies known for?
- Travellers associate Augrabies with water sports, nature and sports. It sits in Northern Cape, South Africa.
- What can you do in Augrabies?
- Augrabies is tagged with Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Water Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Augrabies?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. June to August is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Augrabies located?
- Augrabies belongs to Northern Cape, South Africa, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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