The park is located around the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
It covers an area of 820 km² and stretches along the Orange River. The area is very arid. The waterfall is about 60 metres high and is awe-inspiring when the river is in flood. The gorge below the falls averages about 240 m deep and runs for 18 kilometres. The gorge provides an impressive example of erosion into a granitic basement.
The 55 383 hectares on both the northern and southern sides of the Orange River provide sanctuary to a diversity of species, from the very smallest succulents, birds and reptiles to springbok, gemsbok and giraffe. When the tree flowers in the winter flocks of birds are attracted to their copious nectar, and baboons can be seen tearing the flowers apart to get the sweet liquor. |
Augrabies Waterfalls |
Wildlife
The park has giraffe, eland, gemsbok, kudu, springbok, klipspringer, baboon, vervet monkey, rock dassie, steenbok, leopard, black-backed jackal, caracal, bat-eared fox, African wild cat and mongoose.
Accommodation
Lodging and accommodation at the park is provided at a comfortable rest camp with wonderful fully equipped bungalows and cottages and campsites. They include:
 |
Vergelegen Guest House: It’s located on the outskirts of Kakamas with a beautiful farm setting - overlooking the splendid vineyard of the Orange River Valley. 10 beautifully decorated en-suite rooms. |
|
The Kalahari Gateway Hotel and Conference Centre: Located 25km from the Augrabies Falls and en-route to Namaqualand and its spectacular spring flowers. Luxury hotel with air-conditioned bedrooms. |
|
The Falls Guest House: Guests enjoy peace and tranquility in this beautiful guesthouse located 2km outside the park, surrounded by green vineyards and sweeping landscapes. |
|
Ebenaeser Guest House: This guest house is located in fertile vineyards overlooking the breathtaking vistas of Kakamas, which is a private grape farm on the banks of the Orange River. |
|
