Augrabies Falls National Park trails temporarily closed for maintenance

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Dassie Interpretative Trail and Gorge Trail at Augrabies Falls National Park are temporarily closed for essential maintenance.

• The Dassie Interpretative Trail is a scenic loop that offers close-up views of local wildlife, particularly rock hyrax (dassies), and provides interpretative signage about the park’s unique flora and fauna.
• The Gorge Trail takes hikers along the dramatic edge of the Orange River gorge, showcasing breathtaking views of the falls and the surrounding rugged landscape.

Visitors are encouraged to explore other park highlights, including viewpoints, picnic areas, and the main falls promenade, while SANParks works to maintain and enhance these key hiking routes. We will provide updates; travellers are advised to check trail conditions before planning their visit.

 

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SANParks announces Augrabies National Park festive season reception hours!

The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park in South Africa's Northern Cape has announced the operating hours for the National Park's reception over the festive season. The recepetion will be open from 07:00 to 14:00 on 25 December 2024 and from 07:00 to 17:00 on 26 December 2024. 

Augrabies National Park is located in South Africa's Northern Cape, near the town of Kakamas. It is centered around the Augrabies Falls, a spectacular 56-meter waterfall on the Orange River. The park covers an area of about 820 km² and is known for its rugged landscapes, unique ecosystems, and dramatic granite formations.

Northern Cape: Unleaded fuel still not available in Augrabies National Park! [update]

update (27 November 2024): South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park  just confirmed that unleaded fuel (95) is still not available inside the National Park.

South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park has confirmed that unleaded fuel (95) is still not available inside the National Park. For the time being, SANParks recommends travellers to refuel their vehicles outside the Augrabies National Park at the the petrol stations in Augrabies or Kakamas (see map below). Unleaded fuel (95) is not available inside the National Park since early September 2024. We'll keep you posted!

Augrabies National Park is located in the South Africa's Northern Cape, near the town of Kakamas. It is centered around the Augrabies Falls, a spectacular 56-meter waterfall on the Orange River. The park covers an area of about 820 km² and is known for its rugged landscapes, unique ecosystems, and dramatic granite formations.

Augrabies National Park: Unleaded fuel (ULP 95) & Diesel 50ppm unavalaible until further notice!

According to a posting by Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, in the SANParks - Augrabies Falls Park facebook group, unleaded fuel (ULP 95) as well as the Diesel 50ppm is currently unavalaible in Augrabies Falls National Park until further notice. The next fuel station outside the National Park is in the town of Kakamas, located about 40km from Augrabies Falls National Park entrance/exit gate.

Augrabies Falls National Park is located around the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington in South Africa's Northern Cape. The National Park stretches along the Orange River and covers an area of 820km². Travelling from Upington on the N14 (that runs between Upington and Springbok) turn right just after Kakamas. From here it’s 28km further to Augrabies Falls National Park entrance/exit gate and another 3km to Reception and the Augrabies Falls Rest Camp.