Upington is situated in South Africa's Northern Cape, a nearby centre for visitors who wish to take in the amazing Augrabies Falls National Park. With seemingly unusual landmarks such as the Camel and Rider statue and the Donkey Statue, these actually make a serious comment about Upington's early heritage and the place these animals had in shaping their history.
If you're in the area you simply must visit the waterfalls at Augrabies, as well as the nearby game reserve. As with most South African cities, hiring a car from Upington Airport represents the best way to navigate this vast and beautiful terrain. i
You'll notice that Upington is on the Orange River, which stimulates much of the area known as the Green Kalahari. The area was once a haven for pioneers and explorers like the infamous Scotty Smith, whose grave is a tourist attraction in the city. The Kalahari-Oranj Museum also holds a place in the city's heart; this is where you'll find the life-size sculpture of the donkey.
Upington Airport car rental allows you access to Spitskop Nature Reserve, where you'll find all sorts of spectacular South African wildlife. Rent a car from Upington Airport and make the must-see trip to Augrabies Falls National Park - these falls are amongst the most spectacular in the world, let alone the country.
