1. KALAHARI ORANJE MUSEUM COMPLEX

Built by Rev. Schroder and his congregation in 1875 as a church and mission
station. Domestic items dating from that era and articles relating to the history
of Upington and the Lower Orange River can be seen here. The museum is
home to the life-sized monument of the donkey, sculptured in bronze by Hennie
Potgieter. It symbolizes the unselfish contribution made by the donkey in
developing the Lower Orange River Valley during the pioneer days. Museum
visiting hours are:
Mondays to Fridays: 08:00 – 16:00 - Closed on weekends and public holidays.
Contact: 078 409 4992
Address: 4 Schröder Street
054-337 9300

2. KALAHARI DRIED FRUIT SHOP

Tempt your taste buds with delicacies of the region whilst absorbing the
panoramic view of the Orange River and Bridge.
Contact: (054) 331 2430


3. ORANJERIVIER CO-OPERATIVE WINE CELLAR

The Head Office is situated in the industrial area. This 5* cellar co-operative
is the second largest in the world. It presents the visitor with a unique range
of natural and fortified wines. Wine tasting and tours are offered. Prior
arrangements are needed for cellar tour during harvesting.
Contact (054) 337 8800
Address: Industria Road

4. SPITSKOP NATURE RESERVE

A small game park, lying 13km north of town, provides sanctuary to animals such
as gemsbok, zebra, springbok, ostriches, eland and wildebeest. A telescope
atop Spitskop enhances game viewing. There are 34km gravel road, three (3)
hiking trails with various distances and picnic facilities.

Contact (054) 332 1336

Address: 13km on the R360

5. DATE PALM AVENUE

Entrance to the Eiland Holiday Resort. These palms were planted in 1935
by officials of the then Department of Lands and were declared a National
Monument in 1982. The length of the avenue is 1041m and consists of more
than 200 date palms planted 9m apart. This makes it one of the longest and
densest palm avenues in the southern hemisphere.
Contact: (054) 334 0286
Address: Die Eiland Holiday Resort

   

6. CAMEL & RIDER STATUE

In front of the Upington Police Station. It stands in memory of the Mounties and
their mounts who policed the harsh desert territory.
Address: Schröder Street

   

7. THE GRAVE OF SCOTTY SMITH

"George St Leger Gordon Lennox. Gone but not forgotten. Never will his
memory fade". As this inscription his gravestone predicts, George St Leger
Gordon Lennox, alias Scotty Smith, will live forever. Legend has it that he was
the Robin Hood of the region. Scotty Smith died in Upington during the 1918 flu
epidemic and was buried in the local cemetery.
Address: Hill Street

8. OASIS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE & The Mill craft community centre

The main aim of this centre is to secure opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The life skills learned will enable them to be self sufficient. Donkey cart rides are
also done from the centre grounds. Contact (0540 339 3450 / 082 816 7138
Contact: 072 425 9428
Address: Market Street

 

9. SAKKIE SE ARKIE

Go on a sunset cruise on Sakkie se Arkie – equipped with an onboard bar,
barbeque facilities and toilets. Accommodation & barbeque facilities situated on
grounds.
Contact: 082 567 5447
Address: Schröder Street

10. COTTON GIN

On the N10 towards Groblershoop. Tours on request.
Contact (054) 334 0015.
Address: N10 towards Groblershoop

11. UPINGTON MICROLIGHTS

Explore the majestic Upington region by air through micro lights.
Contact (054) 331 1328
Address: Upington Airport

12. Bezalel Wine & Brandy Estate

This winery is about 22km from Upington on the N14. Visitors will be treated to wine tasting and a tour of the cellar.
Contact: (054) 491 1325
Address: 22km on N14

13. REKOPANE

Your host Surené Bezuidenhout will treat you with her knowledge of herbs and you will be able to make your own herb bouquet and mess around in her garden.
Contact: 082 492 4669
Address: 21km on N14

14. KAI-URU GRAPE SEED OIL

Visit our grape seed factory for an eye-opening experience where waste
becomes gold. Please book in advance.
Contact: +27 54 331 2001/ +27 73 274 2839