Nature Reserves
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Augrabies Falls National Park When the mighty Orange River is in full flood the sound of water thundering down the 56-metre high Augrabies Waterfall is deafening. It’s an awesome experience at any time of year.
Called Aukoerebis(place of great noise) by the Khoi San people, the powerful flow of water gushing out from the vast granite abyss of the Orange River Gorge. Besides the falls, great sites to visit are Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner.
Home to a diversity of species, the Augrabies National Park and its spectacular granite gorge offers great birding, some small game, reptiles, springbok, gemsbok and giraffe and a fun hiking trail.
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Hiking Trail
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Augrabies Falls National Park The self-guided Dassie Interpretive Trail starts at the Augrabies National Park Rest Camp and follows the gorge to Arrow Point, an amazing viewpoint over the lower gorge and Twin Falls. From here, the circular route leads to the impressive geological features of Potholes, Swartrante and Moon Rock before reaching the starting point.
The trail is roughly 5 km requires a certain level of fitness as it involves scrambling over slippery rocks. Ensue that you wear appropriate footwear and carry water and sunscreen. Birds and animals frequently seen include African darter, Cape clawless otter, water monitor, giant kingfisher; dassie, klipspringer, springbok and other antelope.
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Things to do near
Augrabies Falls National Park
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Popular Attractions
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Augrabies (11.2 km from Augrabies Falls National Park) Hot Air Ballooning at Augrabies offers a thrilling new adventure along the lower Orange River Valley, taking in the extensive vineyards and their lifeblood, the magnificent Orange River. Soar above the rugged landscape on a “long fetch” or an “extended recovery” and take what the winds have to offer. Whatever the destination, the result is fantastic. The launch site is at Augrabies, 10 km from the Augrabies Falls.
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