Kakamas near Augrabies Falls, Kalahari, Northern Cape

Vergelegen Guest House **** (AA Awards Finalist 2004 and 2007) was built especially with keeping the guests needs in mind. Situated on the outskirts of Kakamas on a beautiful farm setting near the world famous Augrabies Falls. One overlooks the contrast of barren landscapes and lush green vine yards of the Orange river valley.

The guest house offers 16 luxury and comfortable en-suite rooms each with a personal touch. Self Catering and Family Units available. All rooms have their own private entrances which walk out on a patio. Take time to relax at the swimming pool under the African sun or take a walk down to the river. In winter you can relax at our cozy fireplace. 

All rooms have air-conditioning and heating. Provided in the rooms are television with M-Net, some with barfridges, coffee and tea facilities. All linen and towels, and complimentary amenity kit are provided. Additional services include: laundry services, private braai area and e-mail and fax facilities. Wake up calls and room service available. 24 Hour reception.

Vergelegen is a convenient stop-over or holiday base for tourist, nature lovers, businessman and travellers alike. It offers friendly, informal country hospitality at affordable rates.

On the premises you can dine in our intimate a la carte restaurant which had numerous write-ups (Awarded Best Country Restaurant in SA). We serve your dinner at the fireplace or outside on the patio. Do enjoy sundowners and a hearty meal. We offer a feast of well prepared cuisine to excite everybody's taste buds. We also cater for vegetarians. A fully licensed Cocktail Lounge and Coffee Shoppe available on the premises.

Vergelegen Guest House ****  has facilities for conferences up to 30 people. Catering available on request. Ideal for private meetings and promotions. Catering for all occasions, venues and functions.

Historical sights in the area:
- Augrabies Falls National Park - 35 km
- Riemvasmaak Hot Springs and historical sights - 65 km
- German graves dated during the Boer War 1.2 km
- Irrigation tunnels build by Cornish miners - 1.5 km
- Museum in Egyptian style
- Transformer building and hydraulic power station, the first ever in South Africa - 5 km
- Operating Waterwheels which are still in use - 6 km
- Wine Cellars and wine tasting tours - 5 km
- Rockery Route with scenic and spectacular views - 25 km

Activities in the area:(By prior arrangement)
- Augrabies Falls National Park
- Klipspringer and Gorge Walking Trail
- Orange river gorge canoe trails (between 3 and 7 days)
- Half-day rafting (between 3 and 5 hours)
- Game viewing and night drives in Augrabies Falls National Park and surrounded areas (Self drive or guided)  
- 4X4 Trails - Riemvasmaak trails and Private Game farms. (Self drive or guided)
- Horse riding and mountain biking
- Gariep 3 in 1 - Rafting in gorge under Augrabies falls, hiking and mountain biking
- Photographic tours and bird watching )
- Historical tours, vineyard and grape packhouse tours (In season)
- Scenic flights - highly recommended (value for money)

Our rates for 2008/09 are:
Per person sharing from R 295,00
Single from R 395,00
Family Rooms available from R 680,00
Family Suites from R 880,00
Children under 2 years - no charge

Price includes: Suite or room, breakfast where applicable, 14%VAT, booking charges and tourism levy