Augrabies Falls National
Park & Riemvasmaak
Augrabies Falls National Park
This is where the mighty Orange
River is at its most impressive as it thunders its way through
a ravine and into a pool walled by sheer granite, creating
the world’s sixth largest waterfall. The falls derive
their name from the Khoi word meaning ‘place of great
noise’ which accurately describes the roar as the
falls plummet 56mm into the ravine. This arid piece of moonscape-like
land, awesome and strikingly beautiful, offers the visitor
over 15 000ha of unique riverine ecosystems to explore.
The Park is essentially a scenic park but various animals
and indigenous trees can be seen. Do not plan on just nipping
in to see the main falls as there is much more to be seen,
experienced and done in the rest of the Park. Various exciting
new eco-adventure packages are available to the visitor
such as self-drive game drives, night drives, the short
Dassie Nature Trail and the 3-day Klipspringer Hiking Trail
(closed 1 Oct - 31 March) that takes the hiker from the
plateau and into the depths of the gorge. And for those
who seek still more excitement go on the !Garib 3-in-one
Adventure which includes canoeing in the gorge, hiking out
of it and a mountain bike ride back to the rest camp. Giraffe,
klipspringer and other game are frequently seen while game
driving in the park.
Accommodation is in self-catering luxurious chalets and
there are swimming pools to refresh in after a day’s
outing. Travellers can also make use of the à la
carte restaurant and curio shop.
Riemvasvaak
To the north of the mighty Augrabies Falls, between the
Orange and dry Molopo Rivers, lies 75 000 hectares of
sheer mountain desert wilderness. A wilderness born from
violent volcanic activity millions of years ago but with
a beauty that takes on spiritual proportions, amplified
by its friendly inhabitants - the Riemvasmaak people.
Here you can set your soul free to join the floating sounds
of calling black eagles, owls, rock pigeons and thousands
of pale-wing starlings while dipping in the hot springs
bath. You will also be dwarfed by eighty meter high granite
cliff walls and aware some lunar landscape-like scenery.
Tour 1 - Augrabies Falls - 1 Day
Tour 2 - Augrabies Falls - 2 days / 1 night
Tour 3 - Augrabies / Riemvasmaak - 3 Days / 2 nights
Tour 4 - Augrabies / Riemvasmaak - 4 Days / 3 nights
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