Augrabies National Park with its stunning waterfalls and Namaqualand flower species are of the major tourist destinations, while nearer towns such and Keimoes, Kathu, Kakamas and Olifantshoek provide their own unique tourist attracts.

The town is known for its warm climate and dry landscapes, but do not forget about the fertile and green Orange River valley offering an oasis and pumping new life into the thirst.

Upington is located on the northern banks of the Orange River and is surrounded by irrigated vineyards. The hottest month of the year is January, with average daily temperatures swinging from 36 °C (97 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F), while in the coolest month of July temperatures range between 21 °C (70 °F) and 4 °C (39 °F). Also the driest month of the year, July sees an average rainfall of only 2 millimeters (0.079 in), while the wettest month of March sees 37 millimeters (1.5 in). Upington has been noted as being the sunniest location on the planet for three months of the year, from November through January.

Shopping in Upington is characterized by High Street shopping, with most of stores located along the Scott, Schroder, Nelson Mandela and Mark streets. Upington has a mall, which is the area’s first super regional mall. The mall is anchored by Game, Checkers, Spar, Woolworths, Tiger Wheel & Tyre and other clothing stores, banks and restaurants. It is located at the corner of Random van Riebeck and Malharbe streets.

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