Upington: The Town of the Award-Winning Wines
Upington is a town located in Northern Cape, South Africa. The city is in the banks of Orange River, one of the largest rivers in South Africa. Upington is rich in history and culture, its rapid expansion of the economy is an effect of their consistent development in agriculture and tourism, the town is called initially as “Olivewood drift” because of the plenty olivewood trees in the area. The city also produces the best wines in the world, and well-known exporter of grapes and raisins these agricultural products on was cultivated in the flood plains of the Orange River. The town has its airport, Upington, South Africa (UTN), so the visitor may fly directly in the area.
Best Time to Visit
Months from September and November is the best time to visit the town, these months are the end of the dry season, it is best for some raptor sightings, and many migrant birds come forth in these months as well as animals in the waterholes.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visit Kalahari-Oranje Museumwhile staying in the town, the displays in the museum reveals the amazing facts about the indigenous people in Upington. Do some wine tasting in Orange River Wine Cellars, reward yourself with the taste of the award-winning wines in the area. Their wines showcase aromas of gooseberry, guava, grapes, and other passion fruits. Le Must River Residencewith tremendous and special offers is the most convenient place to stay if you are planning to do some wine tasting in the town. Tourists may rest in a four-star Bain S House, the location of the place is very convenient. It is only a nine-minute drive from the airport.