The Augrabies Falls is a National Park in South Africa in the provinces of Northern Cape. The park was established on 01.01.1970 and covers an area of 0.554 km². The Augrabies Falls offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.
The park is located 120 km west of Upington and stretches over 220 km² along the Orange River. Especially the Augrabies Waterfall is worth seeing here, but there are also other scenic spots that make a visit worthwhile.
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Okay |
Official Name
Augrabies Falls
Provinces
Northern Cape
Area
0.554 km2
Foundation
1970-01-01
Vegetation
No information
Habitats
Savannah,Forest
Big Five-reserves
No
Self-drive-reserve
No
Entrance gates
1
The park is located 120 km west of Upington and stretches over 220 km² along the Orange River. Especially the Augrabies Waterfall is worth seeing here, but there are also other scenic spots that make a visit worthwhile.
The main habitat of the Augrabies Falls is the Savannah.
The park's landscape is diverse and attracts many photographers to this remote region. The waterfall itself is an obvious highlight. Deep gorges and cliffs add interest, and the otherworldly-looking coker boom is everywhere in the landscape.
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Entrance | East |
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Okay |
Best tavel time
April (Beginning) - September (End)
Dry time
May (Beginning) - September (End)
Climate
chilly-warm
Tavel time
October (Beginning) - April (End)
Climate
mild-fairly hot
High season
Low season
The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning April End September.
Extreme temperatures are common here. Winter is frosty and dry with little precipitation. Warm clothing is strongly recommended. In summer, on the other hand, it gets very hot, with average daytime temperatures of 36°C. Occasional thunderstorms occur from October to April.
The Augrabies Falls is home to 49 mammals such as Aadvark, Aardwolf, African wild cat, Caracal, Common eland as well as 280 bird species, 41 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Augrabies Falls provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.
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