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By uniting Christian Schroder's 1871 mission station, Olyfenhoutsdrift and the Upington police station, the town of Upington was born.
Upington traces it history back to the mid-19th century days when the ill-defined and poorly protected northern reaches of the Cape Colony were the stamping-ground of cattle rustlers, gun-runners, river pirates and outlaws of all kinds. From a stronghold near Upington, the Nama Chief Jonker Afrikaner rustled cattle from other clans in the region, ranging as far as the present-day Namibia.
In 1870, Klaas Lucas, a Koranna Chief who lived at Olyvenhoutsdrift asked for a mission station to bring stability to the region. In 1871 the Reverend Christiaan Schroeder arrived from Cape Town and erected the first buildings on the northern banks of the Orange River.
Upington is named after the first Attorney General of the Cape, Sir Thomas Upington who visited the town in 1884. The town was originally known as Kharahais and is bound by the Orange River in the south and the Kalahari desert in the north.
Upington is situated on the banks of the Orange River in the Northern Cape, surrounded by bright green irrigated vineyards. This area is known as the Green Kalahari. (The rest of the Kalahari, while not actually a true desert, is classified as thirstland, and is most definitely not green, except after exceptional rainfall in the region.)
Along the river the principal products are sultanas (the best in the country) and other grape varieties, wine, wheat, deciduous fruit, vegetables, lucerne and cotton. Away from the river the main economic activity is sheep ranching (merino and karakul). Salt from the pans, tungsten and pegmatites are mined in the district. upington is well known for the variety of semiprecious stones that occur in abundance, such as beryl, amethyst, agate, tourmaline, jasper, aquamarine and tyger's eye.
Upington is a pleasant town with some lovely guest houses, hotels and restaurants. The Kalahari Oranje Museum Complex offers an insight into the history of the rather hardy folk who have made this town their home over the last couple of hundred years. The museum sells beautifully packaged dried fruit from the enormous South African Dried Fruit Co-operative just outside the town. Upington is the principal town and commercial, educational and social centre of the Green Kalahari and the centre of the Orange River wine region. You could do a wine tasting in town at a co-op of five different wine cellars. The well known island in the Orange River boasts one of the longest and most dense date palm avenues in the southern hemisphere that is over a kilometre long.
This clean town has a relatively large collection of animal statues. A statue of a donkey outside the museum pays tribute to the contribution of this humble beast in the development of the region, and a camel outside the police station commemorates the recalcitrant beasts on which the police patrolled the vast Kalahari in the past.
You could enjoy a gentle sundowner cruise on the river on "Sakkie se Arkie" or, for something much more exciting, head to the Augrabies Falls National Park 120km away to the west, where you could do some white water rafting and view the magnificent waterfall and canyon at its heart. There is also a gentler canoeing trip, a quite taxing hike, and a fun day trip consisting of a short paddle, a walk and a mountain bike ride. The Augrabies Park also has some small game, as does the Spitskop Nature Reserve, which is conveniently situated about 13km north of the town.
Upington is the biggest town in its immediate area and the second biggest in the Northern Cape, after Kimberley. There is a small airport with a limited number of scheduled flights to Cape Town or Johannesburg.
ACCOMMODATION IN UPINGTON
RIVER BANK LODGE
On the banks of the Orange River, we combine nature and luxury. After a tiring journey, relax at the waterfront in a luscious garden or laze in one of our pools. Allow the sunrise over the river and the early-morning birdsong to revive your energy.
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A LA FUGUE GUESTHOUSE
À La Fugue has a lush tropical garden, pool and thatched lapa. It has 5 units consisting of self-catering bungalows and rooms in an elegant Euro-African style. Your French-Swiss hostess Jacqueline is in attendance offering sumptuous morning breakfasts, brunches and gourmet dinners by arrangement. Therapeutical massages are available on request.
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BELURANA GUEST HOUSE
Belurana is a lovely Victorian Guest house of oldworld charm. We offer outstanding accommodation in luxury en-suite rooms. Safe parking, swimming pool, jacuzzi, braai area and much more awaits our guests at Belurana.
LA BOHEME GUESTHOUSE
La Bohème is a secluded TGCSA 5 star Guesthouse of exquisite relaxed living. Situated in a residential area and superbly nestled in a vast lush tropical garden. La Bohème Guesthouse offers luxury B&B and selfcatering accommodation with breathtaking views of the Orange River Valley. Owner and hostess Evelyne is from Switzerland.
BURGER GUESTHOUSE
Bed and breakfast in Upington. N14 - Gauteng to Namibia
Operated By : Gesie Burger
Location : Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
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GREENFIELD GARDENS GUESTHOUSE
Greenfield Gardens is situated in the heart of Upington in one of the sought after areas of the town. We offer our guest luxurious self-catering facilities with full bathroom and shower facilities we also have a double ensuite room that is fully equipped. Every one of our rooms is equipped with a television, M-Net and video channel. All the rooms have air conditioners and cooling systems.
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LE MUST RESIDENCE
Le Must Manor is a double storey, 450 square metres, Georgian Style house set in Provencal gardens on the bank of the Orange River. The Manor house consist of five en-suite bedrooms, that vary in size and 1 family suite consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a lounge overlooking the Orange River. All bedrooms have white percale linen, air-conditioning, heating, satellite TV and video channel.
SAKKIE SE ARKIE
AAN'T KANAAL B&B
Aan’t Kanaal B&B is situated about 2km from the CBD of Upington. It offers bed and breakfast. It is bordered by an expansive park on the one side and an irrigation canal - hence its name, “Aan’t Kanaal” - it also overlooks the renowned vineyards of the Green Kalahari. Here the tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the song of indigenous birdlife. Owned by Esté Strauss and situated at 1 Liebenberg Street
NABA LODGE
Naba Lodge is located at the Johannesburg entrance of Upington. All rooms are en-suite , with TV, air-conditioning and coffee/tea facilities. There are braai facilities. Dinner is served on request. The delicious English breakfast is highly recommended. There is a kitchen available for those guests that prefer self catering. At present they have 4 double rooms en 4 family rooms (sleep 2-4)
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BAINS HOUSE
Centrally located, Bain’s House, offers grand style luxury, privacy and tranquility. They offer luxury en-suite bedrooms with satellite TV, free internet access and safe parking. Breakfast served daily and dinner by arrangement. They have a lounge with fireplace ideal for private meetings and lush garden with pool for tranquil afternoons in the Kalahari sun.
NIRVANA
Nirvana is situated at the edge of town on the N14 and has its own piece of Kalahari with the well known 'witgat' tree and the 'camelthorn tree' while you can see the vineyards along the banks of the Orange River. Fully licensed with stocked bar fridge in each room Eight en-suite air-conditioned rooms with multi-channel TV. Pool with braai-terrace. Rooms open on wooden deck with own braai and a lovely view of the lower Orange River Valley. Braai-packs available and a real hearty breakfast. Supper can be ordered in advance.
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Africa River Lodge
TRANQUILITY ON THE BANKS OF THE ORANGE RIVER!
On the banks of the Orange River, in the heart of the Greenkalahari's main town of Upington, is the breathtaking and elegant Africa River Lodge. With timeless elegance and service dominance the Africa River Lodge displays the magic of the Kalahari!
Rooms are fully equipped with air-conditioning, television, en-suite bathrooms, full internet and fax facilities for the business man away from his office. We even cater for hunters and tourists with our freezer & braai facilities. With each room that opens onto the garden or its own private courtyard, you will experience the well deserved feeling of privacy and tranquility after a long day of travel.
As timeless as the mighty Orange River, so is the warm hospitality of the Africa River Lodge. We welcome old patrons and new friends to experience this warmth and friendliness for themselves. The magic of the Africa River Lodge is the serene and mysterious ambience that embodies its heart.
With 10 individually furnished en-suite bedrooms and 2 self-catering family cottages, every guest will be able to relax and luxuriate in the tranquility of this riverside paradise. Our spacious rooms are uniquely furnished with hand picked family heirlooms and antique pieces to give you the feeling of being at home.
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GRIETJIE
UPINGTON MUSEUM
PALM LANE
A GUESTHOUSE
A Guesthouse is a self-catering cottage or guesthouse, depening on your needs, situated in a quiet, cool and relaxing part of town, close to the city centre. The cottage is a fully functioning, self-catering cottage, with two bedrooms, both with tv and air-conditioning. The kitchen is fully equiped and includes a R5 fridge stocked with soft drinks, sweets and other items.
AFRIQUE GUESTHOUSE
A completely relaxing 4 Star atmosphere in a quiet, tranquil surroundings within easy distance of the central business area. Accommodation consists of 7 stylish, ethnic decorated self-catering en suite rooms and bar on premises with a truly African ambience. Come and enjoy the friendly hospitality and make your stay in Upington a memorable one.
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