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Hiking in South Africa

There is a large number of hiking trails in South Africa with levels of difficulty, accessibility and luxury to suit any taste. To ensure that you have a safe, healthy and enjoyable hike, also see Wilderness backpacking.

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UnderstandAugrabies Falls National Park is a national park located around its main attraction, the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington. The park covers an area of 820 km² and stretches along the Orange River.

Get inFrom Cape Town, take the N7 north.

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Get aroundWalkways lead from the restaurant to the observation decks at the main falls.

DoTake an easy walk to the waterfalls from the park reception area. There are a number of lookout points. The falls are also lit up until 10pm for a spectacular (and much cooler) night view.

BuyAn ATM and petrol station is available at the main camp. The small shop next to the reception sells curios and some food supplies.

EatThere is a restaurant in the park serving mostly meat dishes, with limited vegetarian fare. The small shop also sells some food items.

DrinkVisiting in the summer, you will need to drink a lot! The restaurant has a bar area, and the shop also sells alcohol Monday to Saturday.

SleepAll booking is done through the Sanparks website.

Stay safeMost of the risks are of the wild variety, with baboons and vervet monkeys likely to steal unattended food (or raid a cottage left with its windows open).

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