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airplanemode_activeFlights to Upington ()
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By plane
Upington Airport [url=http://www.acsa.co.za]]is situated near the city and offers flights to some major towns in [[South Africa[/url]].
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By car
Take the N7 from [wiki=5a6e47df50f895eec53a4dd2fe2393de]Cape Town[/wiki] and join the N14 at [wiki=39f85d511741afe34a61afe5b9890a0b]Springbok[/wiki] to go to Upington. When coming from the [wiki=64b0b529738602902b1c842ecc098c19]Eastern Cape[/wiki], take the N10 starting near [wiki=82d5ae808a5f29fcf402045a7ecc4231]Port Elizabeth[/wiki]. Travellers from the East of [wiki=c89bc418c38da77213c6c6e03cac2510]South Africa[/wiki] can go via the N14 from [wiki=33416c1d32d3c19771d09bf215c7b514]Johannesburg[/wiki] and the [wiki=abedfae798c4d0dfb99495da3dd9f4c5]Gauteng province[/wiki]. When coming from [wiki=801ada047dbea3c8a7f7546f08399562]Bloemfontein[/wiki] or [wiki=c34e484bdac1cb388e97661a874bf9fd]Kimberley[/wiki] use the N12 and N1 westwards, until it crosses the N10.
Drivers from [wiki=69f4287626aee77f93e2c891b518838b]Namibia[/wiki] can follow a highway starting near the [wiki=456e2dc7032be31d377c79d8e0c7cd5d]Fish River Canyon Park[/wiki]. -
By train
There are no longer any scheduled passenger trains to or from Upington. Until recently there was a regular overnight train from [wiki=9b1c3a79a84cc0ee72dcc5218b20e426]Windhoek[/wiki] and [wiki=354b793b8087c94c43c38a1e4a33f922]Keetmanshoop[/wiki] in [wiki=69f4287626aee77f93e2c891b518838b]Namibia[/wiki] to Upington (operated by [url=http://www.transnamib.com.na/Starline.htm]TransNamib[/url], the national railway company of [wiki=69f4287626aee77f93e2c891b518838b]Namibia[/wiki]), but this service has been cancelled.
The train station is at the end of Morant Street, north of the cemetery.
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filter_dramaGet aroundAs with most of [wiki=c89bc418c38da77213c6c6e03cac2510]South Africa[/wiki] it is best get about by hired car.
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filter_dramaSeeThe city itself is not very spectacular, but a typical medium sized country town.
* A statue in recognition of the way law enforcement in this vast dry area was done in the past; by camel mounted police.
* Donkeys were often employed to pump water in this dry place. Donkeys were so important in this area that they were awarded a statue in recognition for all the work they did. Even today you will see many people still using donkey carts as their primary transportation.
* Information and exhibitions detailing the history of the area.
* Date palm avenue -- At the entrance to Die Eiland has more than 200 palm trees lining it's 1km length
* The Hortentia Windmill
* Dutch reformed church
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filter_dramaDoThe biggest cooperative in [wiki=c89bc418c38da77213c6c6e03cac2510]South Africa[/wiki] and the second biggest in the world. Wine tasting can be arranged for you, however most of the grapes are not used for wine production, but exported to [wiki=912d59cdf1d3f551fae21f6f0062258f]Europe[/wiki] to be used as grapes and raisins
* Around 40km of drivable gravel roads, 3 hiking trails a telescope on a hill for distant game viewing. Many mammals, no carnivores.
* Hunting
* Kalahari kuierfees
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filter_dramaBuyIt offers a number of shopping centres and stores.
The new Kalahari Mall will be opening soon. It will be Upington's first Mall! -
filter_dramaEatCome and enjoy a cup of coffee. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please book for groups.
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filter_dramaDrinkThe name literally translates to Sakkie's little ark (as in Noahs' Ark). A floating bar on the Orange River.
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filter_dramaSleepA five star guesthouse a few minutes outside town. It is a good place to relax and let yourself get treated.
[url=http://www.bainshouse.com/]Bains House[/url] (mail@bainshouse.com) is a four star guesthouse situated within Upington. Beautiful accommodation with historic significance. The house belonged to the quantity surveyor, AG Bain (or Major Bain). He is responsible for all the surveying that took place in this region and surveyed Upington, Keimoes and the whole of Kakamas. The house exhibits relics such as a Gunter's chain and ancient surveying tools. As one of the first houses in Upington, the old Victorian style home is situated close to the Oranje river with views over the river. More historical information can be aquired at the guesthouse or at the Museum in Upington, which used to be a missionary. The statue erected in honour of the donkeys are placed close by.
*As a renovated domestic house, Aardwolf Backpackers is centrally located and offers a comfortable and quiet place to spend the night. It offers twin, double and dorm rooms, has a braai area, a cozy garden and very friendly owners. -
filter_dramaGet outVisit the [wiki=2ca83d652f31befd12c4c6e51f65cc94]Augrabies[/wiki] Falls, around 125km to the west
*240km to the north is the [wiki=3cbcc31c7e3121c269df6cfda943f4b0]Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park[/wiki] (former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park)
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