Few sights are as awesome or a sound as deafening as water thundering down the 60 metre Augrabies waterfall when the Orange River is in full flood. Called Akoerabis or “Place of the Great Noise” by the Khoi people, this powerful jet of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterized by the 18- kilometre abyss of the Orange River Gorge. In the stark beauty and harsh environment of this 12 000 hectare park, only the fittest survive whilst the quiver trees bear silent witness. Small succulents share the fairly inhospitable terrain with dainty klipspringer, reptiles, fleet footed springbok and the majestic gemsbok. With hot summers and freezing winter nights, the best time to visit this unique park is from March to October.

Air-conditioned four-bed family cottages and bungalows with fully equipped kitchens as well as two three-bed bungalows, which have been adapted for handicapped persons, are available. Caravan and camping sites are located in shaded areas with communal facilities and a picnic area is available for day visitors.

The waterfall can be viewed from sites that are within walking distance from the restaurant complex. Other activities include game viewing, a three-day hike on the Klipspringer hiking trail and various nature trails. Night drives are on offer during peak holiday periods and residents have access to three swimming pools. The Klipspringer trail provides an introduction to the harsh beauty of this rocky region and its amazing quiver trees. Closed from October to March due to the high temperatures, the trail uncovers three days and two nights of a stark, but beautiful landscape