In and Around
Augrabies National Park
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Augrabies National Park
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Nature Reserve
in or near
Augrabies
When the mighty Orange River is in full flood the sound of water thundering down the 56 m Augrabies Waterfall is deafening. It’s an awesome experience at any time of year.
The Khoi San people called it Aukoerebis, or place of Great Noise, as this powerful flow of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterized by the 18 km spectacular granite abyss of the Orange River Gorge.
Picturesque names such as Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner are descriptive of this rocky region. Klipspringer and prehistoric looking kokerboom (quiver trees) stand in stark silhouette against the African sky, silent sentinels in a strangely unique environment where only those that are able to adapt ultimately survive.
Home to a diversity of species, the thundering Augrabies Falls and its spectacular granite gorge, has great birding, some small game and a fun hiking trail. The 55 383 hectares on both the northern and southern sides of the Orange River provide sanctuary to fascinating succulents, numerous birds, reptiles, springbok, gemsbok and giraffe.
Contact Details
+27 (0)54 452 9200
Website
http://www.sanparks.org/parks/augrabies/
GPS Latitude:
-28.5335788021749 Longitude:
20.171070098877
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Accommodation near Augrabies National Park
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(Please note: distances shown are 'as the crow flies', and not necessarily the actual travelling distance)
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