Portal to Upington, Tourism info, Accommodation Upington and region, Businesses, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Game Reserve, Entertainment, News and General Information. Kalahari South Africa, Green Kalahari, 4x4 hire, Kalahari Game Reserve. Upington Upington is situated on the banks of the Orange River (which is one of the largest rivers in South Africa). Upington is rich in culture and history. The town was established in 1870. Since 1880 the town has expanded rapidly and is now the commercial, agricultural and educational centre of the Gordonia district. For more information about Upington, click here | |