Augrabies Falls National Park

The Khoi people called it "Akoerabis", the place of the Great Noise, referring to the Orange River thundering its way downwards for 56 metres in a spectacular waterfall. Picturesque names such as Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner are descriptive of this rocky region, characterised by the 18-kilometre abyss of the Orange River gorge and craggy outcrops, dominating scrub-dotted plains. The 50 000 hectares on both the northern and southern sides of the Orange River provide sanctuary to a diversity of species from the very smallest succulents, birds and reptiles to springbok, gemsbok and the endangered black rhino. Accommodation consists of family cottages, Bungalows (all with air-conditioning) and a camping site with a communal camp kitchen.