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Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa
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Augrabies Falls National Park activities include outdoor adventures on foot or on bikes, game drives and a 4x4 trail.
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Visitors on an Augrabies Falls National Park holiday can enjoy hiking and day and night game drives, a 4x4 trail or a canoeing, walking and biking adventure on the Gariep 3-in-1 trail. Waterfall views and refreshing dips in the park swimming pools can be enjoyed by everyone.
Self-drive game viewing routes are available in the park; alternately night drives can be booked on request (minimum 4 people, subject to availability). These evening excursions on an Augrabies Falls National Park holiday take in abundant nocturnal African wildlife activities. Many creatures, especially in the warm summer months come out to feed and enjoy the cooler nights.
Typical night-time hunters such as the African Wild Cat, Bat Eared Fox, Black Footed Cat, Free-tailed Bat, Aardwolf and the small Spotted Genet will often be seen on night drives. Guests may also encounter a variety of antelope species as well as Giraffe. The stealthiest predator and the least seen is the Leopard.Conference Facilities at Augrabies Falls National Park:Just off the shady, secluded reception area is the Augrabies Falls National Park Conference Venue - ideal for small to medium meetings, workshops and seminars. The centre can accommodate up to 70 delegates in a well equipped and air-conditioned facility. Audiovisual equipment is provided with a data projector and laser pointer available for hire. Other facilities include telephone, facsimile, photocopy and printing facilities.Activities and Attractions:
Waterfall viewpoints are walking distance from the complex
Several panoramic viewpoints can be visited in the park
Self-drive game viewing
Organised night drives
Klipspringer Hiking Trail (3 days / 2 nights)
Gariep 3-in-1 Adventure (canoe, walk, bike)
Self-guided Walking Trails (information packs available)
Some mountain bikes for hire, or guests can bring their own
4x4 trail along the Wilderness Road
Shop and Shibula Restaurant
Swimming pools for residents and one for Day Visitors
Picnic and barbeque area
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Watch a variety of interesting animals
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Interesting animals in the park comprise Ground squirrel, Cape clawless Otter, Black Backed Jackal, Caracal, the Bat-eared Fox, Leopard and the African Wild Cat.
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The Klipspringer
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The Klipspringer (Afrikaans for "rock jumper") is only about twenty-two inches high at the shoulder, and weighs approximately forty pounds.
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