Augrabies National Park
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- Duration: 5 Minutes
- Publisher: Tourvest Travel Services Learning & Development.
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The Khoi people called it "Aukoerebis", or place of Great Noise, as this powerful flow of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterised by the 18km abyss of the Orange River Gorge.
Key Attractions:
- Quiver Tree – this iconic tree, like the aloe, is part of the Augrabies landscape.
- Verreaux’s (Black) Eagle
- Spectacular views – as the sun lowers in the sky the main falls are lit up. The lights are switched on from 20h00 – 22h00.
- Moon Rock: A massive exfoliation dome or “whaleback” which is a prominent landmark of Augrabies Falls. Walking to the summit will give one of the best views of the park and its surroundings.
- Swart Rante: These foreboding black hills are another distinct landmark in Augrabies. Quartz-poor, these igneous rocks seem to form a natural border between the harsh environment of the gorge area and a more fertile area on the other side. The contrast between the two landscapes can best be seen from the top of Swart Rante.
