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| Upington | ||
| province | Northern Cape | |
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| Residents | 121.189 (2012) | |
| height | 848 m | |
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Upington is a city in the province Northern Cape in South Africa. It was named after Sir Thomas Upington.
background
Upington, in the Kalahari Desert, on the banks of the Orange River, is the perfect base for trips to the Augrabies Falls or in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National ParkAt 4,900 meters in length, Upington Airport has the longest runway in all of Africa.
getting there
- 1 Upington Airport (Upington Airport, IATA: UTN).
With South Africa Airlink, Upington is connected to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Various car rental companies are located at the airport.
mobility
The Upington Airport offers only a few flight connections that are important for the region. Airlink (a partner of South African Airways) connects the city with the metropolises on a daily basis Cape Town and Johannesburg. The airport itself is just a few minutes north of the city and is very easy to get to by car.
Tourist Attractions
- KALAHARI-ORANJE MUSEUM. Museum about the founding of Upington as a mission station.
activities
- Water skiing on Lake Grappa
- Orange River Cellars Tasting Room, 158 Schroder St., 8801 Upington. Wine testing also with a restaurant, as well as wine sales.
shop
The center of Upington is not very spectacular.
- Kalahari Mall. In the mall there are several supermarkets including shops for alcoholic beverages. Various restaurants can also be found in the mall. However, these are almost exclusively restaurant chains.Price: 0.
kitchen
- Cafe Zest, 49 Schroder St.. Tel.: 27 54 332 1413. Perhaps the best restaurant in Upington. The prices are quite cheap for German standards compared to the performance. Very nice ambience with inner courtyard. A reservation may be necessary (on weekends).Accepted payment methods: cash, credit cards.
- Red Ox Steakhouse, Schroder St.. Very good steaks, wine and a view of the Oranje River.Accepted payment methods: cash, credit cards.
View from the Red Ox to the Orange River at sunset
nightlife
- Bi-Lo. Drink and eat in a nice atmosphere.
accommodation
trips
- 1 Augrabies Falls National Park
(Approx. 120 km or 90 minutes by car west from Upington). Tel.: 27124289111. Suitable for a day trip. There are 4x4 trails, but many areas of the park can also be reached with a normal car. The waterfalls in particular are easy to reach.Open: 7am - 6pm (day visitors).Price: R112 adult / R56 children.Accepted payment methods: cash.
literature
Web links
- http://www.kharahais.gov.za/ - Upington Official Website
