Augrabies Falls Rest Camp
Augrabies Falls National Park
Nama-Karoo biome · Black backed jackal · Cape cobra
From R 375 a night
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Augrabies Falls National Park
Spectacular waterfall on Orange River
Northern Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies is where the Orange River drops about 56 metres into an eighteen-kilometre granite gorge in the far Northern Cape, a noise the Khoi named "the place of great noise". The park around it is rock, river and desert: klipspringer on the granite, Verreaux's eagles over the gorge, giraffe on the plains and quiver trees on the ridges. It is malaria-free and a long way from anywhere, which is part of the appeal. The rest camp sits a short walk from the main viewing decks, the falls are loudest after summer rains upstream, and the Klipspringer hiking trail is a three-day option for the cooler months.
Things to do: Game drives · Hiking · Scenic drives · Stargazing
Where you can stay: Rest camps · Chalets · Camping
Wildlife near Augrabies Falls National Park
What people record most across Northern Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Northern Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Augrabies Falls National Park
Request inside-park camps here. Spekboom confirms with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. Mix in a gateway stay from the same list if you want nights outside the fence.
When to visit Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park is dry for most of the year: no month averages more than 29 mm of rain, and January is the wettest. The dry season runs from March to December, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 37°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 6°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 37 | 23 |
| February | 22 | 36 | 22 |
| March | 18 | 34 | 20 |
| April | 14 | 30 | 16 |
| May | 9 | 26 | 11 |
| June | 8 | 21 | 6 |
| July | 1 | 22 | 6 |
| August | 1 | 23 | 7 |
| September | 1 | 28 | 11 |
| October | 6 | 31 | 16 |
| November | 4 | 34 | 18 |
| December | 15 | 36 | 20 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 653 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Augrabies Falls National Park. Tap the pin for the listing.
28.5175° S, 20.0692° E400 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Augrabies Falls National Park wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Augrabies Falls National Park: your questions
Where is Augrabies Falls National Park?
Augrabies Falls National Park is in Northern Cape, South Africa.
Is Augrabies Falls National Park malaria-free?
Yes. Augrabies Falls National Park is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Augrabies Falls National Park?
In Northern Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Black-footed Cat, Gemsbok, Roan Antelope, Cape Ground Squirrel and birds including Red-necked Falcon, Red Lark, Bradfield's Swift, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
How do you book a stay at Augrabies Falls National Park?
Request inside-park rest camps on Spekboom. We confirm the dates with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. SANParks assigns the unit after confirmation. Gateway lodges and guesthouses listed here book the same way, so you can mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
How far in advance should you book accommodation in Augrabies Falls National Park?
SANParks opens rest-camp bookings 11 months in advance, releasing a new month on the first working day of each month, and popular camps sell out within days for school holidays, long weekends and peak season. Request as early as you can on Spekboom for those dates. Stays just outside the park usually have availability much closer to the time, and you can book those here too.
Do you pay conservation fees at Augrabies Falls National Park?
Yes. SANParks charges a daily conservation fee per person on top of accommodation, with lower rates for South African residents and SADC nationals. Wild Card members do not pay the daily fee. Tariffs are revised each year, so check current rates when you book.
When is the rainy season at Augrabies Falls National Park?
Augrabies Falls National Park is dry for most of the year: no month averages more than 29 mm of rain, and January is the wettest. The dry season runs from March to December, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 37°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 6°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 653 m above sea level.
When is the best time to visit Augrabies Falls National Park?
The best time to visit Augrabies Falls National Park is Aug-Oct (flowers), Mar-May.
What is there to do at Augrabies Falls National Park?
Popular activities at Augrabies Falls National Park include game drives, hiking, scenic drives, stargazing.
Where can you stay in Augrabies Falls National Park?
Places to stay inside Augrabies Falls National Park include Augrabies Falls Rest Camp. Request them here; Spekboom handles the SANParks confirmation. Every booking funds conservation.
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Official information
The SANParks website has park rules, maps and daily conservation fees. To book a rest camp or a stay nearby, use the places on this page.
- Park website: www.sanparks.org (opens in a new tab)
