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Upington attractions

The city itself is not very spectacular, but a typical medium sized country town.
  • Camel and Rider statue, Schreuder Street, in front of the police station. A statue in recognition of the way law enforcement in this vast dry area was done in the past; by camel mounted police.
  • Donkey statue, Schreuder Street. Donkeys were often employed to pump water in this dry place. Donkeys were so important in this area that they were awarded a statue in recognition for all the work they did. Even today you will see many people still using donkey carts as their primary transportation.
  • Kalahari Orange Museum, +27 (0)54 332-6064. Open 9AM to 12:30PM and 2PM to 5PM, Monday to Friday. 9AM to 12PM on Saturdays. Information and exhibitions detailing the history of the area.
  • Date palm avenue -- At the entrance to Die Eiland has more than 200 palm trees lining it's 1km length
  • The Hortentia Windmill
  • Dutch reformed church
  • Grave of Scotty Smith

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