12 reasons to avoid the Northern Cape at all costs
The Northern Cape is often overlooked, and rightly so. Who would want to go there?
1. It is one of the world’s top ten regions to visit
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Why would you want to go to the sixth best region to visit in 2016?
Rough Guides named the Northern Cape in their top ten regions to visit after the likes of Alaska, Gujarat, Tasmania, Québec and Tohoku.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Power through the vast distances involved in travel here, and you’ll be rewarded with swathes of wildflowers blooming amid the region’s red dunes, mountain deserts and wildlife including the black-maned lion of the Kalahari…”
2. That big hole is an eyesore
Like seriously, they should pave over it already.
3. The Augrabies Falls is so underwhelming
The mighty Orange River still flowing despite the ongoing drought. #augrabies #augrabiesfalls #canyon #orangeriver #waterfall #whitewater
In the middle of a desert lies this waterfall thing. Why would you ever want to go there?
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4. Nobody likes wild flower gardens
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5. The sunsets are super average
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6. Honestly, you’ve seen it all before
#diamond #mining #makondos #northerncape #southafrica
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7. Getting around is an absolute drag
Roads of South Africa II ???????? #southafrica #northerncape #n12 #africa #roadtrip #roads #roadview #scenic #scenicroute
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8. It’s like a concrete jungle with no escape
9. There is absolutely no wildlife worth looking at
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None at all.
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10. The Kalahari Desert is most unimpressive
11. What’s up with that dam full of flamingos?
Dam, so many flamingos in this dam #kamfersdam #kimberley #basicallyjustapinkline #cuzcameracantzoomthatfar
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12. It’s a place where romance goes to die
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