Northern Cape Wine Estates (original) (raw)
The Northern Cape is both the largest and the most sparsely populated of the South African provinces. It measures an impressive 360 000 square kilometres (making it bigger than the whole of Germany), but is home to only about 800 000 inhabitants. This leaves the vast majority of the countryside unspoilt, maintaining a natural integrity that is quite magnificent. The landscape ranges from savannah and scrub to arid flatlands and rolling red sand dunes.
The north of this province is made up mainly of the Kalahari Desert, while the west is part of the Namaqualand, which is famous for its annual carpets of colourful blooms. The Orange River flows through the Northern Cape, playing an integral role in the irrigation system of the province.
With a completely different climate to the Cape Winelands, the Northern Cape produces a number of ranges of wines that boast unique flavours. The wine farms in the east have soils with a higher natural acid content and a lower pH level, which results in wines that are crisp and refreshing. The cellars in central and west Northern Province have more full-bodied wines, on the other hand. Famous labels from the area include River's Tale, Wozani and Oranjerivier.
4 Wine Estates in the Northern Cape
Wine Estates in South Africa
Where to Stay
The province offers numerous overnighting options so whether you prefer to stay in an hotel, cosy B&B or a self catering holiday home, you're sure to find a property to suit your requirements.
Game Lodge
Tarkuni at Tswalu
Tarkuni at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is the ultimate safari experience. The surroundings are elegantly simple with a luxury swimming pool opening t...
Game Lodge
Loapi at Tswalu
Loapi at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is the ultimate safari experience. The surroundings are elegantly simple with a luxury swimming pool opening to ...
Game Lodge
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Situated in the heart of the malaria-free Northern Cape Province, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is the ultimate safari experience. Explore Tswalu with ...
Game Lodge
Motse at Tswalu
Motse at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is the ultimate safari experience. The surroundings are elegantly simple with a luxury swimming pool opening to ...
Game Lodge
Kalahari Sands Safari Lodge
Kalahari Sands Safari Lodge offers game lodge accommodation in Kuruman. Nestled between Shepard's trees, Velvet raisin bushes and Acacias, privat...
Game Lodge
!Xaus Lodge
!Xaus Lodge, a thatched luxury lodge has been crafted to blend into the landscape of this remote wilderness area. Situated on the red dunes of th...
Game Lodge
Tutwa Desert Lodge
Tutwa Desert Lodge is set on a 16 000 ha private game reserve in the heart of the Green Kalahari in the Northern Cape. With exclusive access to o...
Game Lodge
Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Mattanu Private Game Reserve is located just 50km from the diamond city of Kimberley and 17kms from Barkly West. Accommodation is offered on a Di...
Self Catering
Rogge Cloof Stables
The Stables offers accommodation in Sutherland, ideal for two families or a large group. The Rogge Cloof Private Nature Reserve is a registered B...
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