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NAMAQUALAND
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| Namaqualand Destinations and
Attractions: Extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the small town of
Pofadder in the east, north from the great Orange River and south beyond Garies,
Namaqualand is indeed a vast and varied region. During the arid summer months it is
difficult to imagine the phenomenon of the yearly wild flower appearance. After the winter
rainfall, Namaqualand dons her coat of many colours and the wildflowers invade the
countryside ... |
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NAMAQUALAND - DESTINATIONS
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  Springbok: The
administrative capital of Namaqualand, Springbok was developed after the discovery of
copper in 1850, and the town retains vestiges of the miners' lifestyle of the early days.
The synagogue, completed in 1929, is now a museum. A small hill known as Monument Koppie
in ... more about » Springbok Info |
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 Vioolsdrift: Vioolsdrift
is a small town on the south bank of the Orange River some 350 km from the river mouth.
Noordoewer is the corresponding community on the north bank of the river in Namibia. Since
the independence of Namibia from South Africa in 1992 a border post has been established
in ... more about » Vioolsdrift Info |
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 Pofadder: The very
little town of Pofadder lies surrounded by rugged, sparsely populated and very scenic
countryside. Here locals make their money from sheep or goats farming, and there seems
little more to entice you to visit the town than its position on the main route from Upington
to Springbok,
just ... more about » Pofadder Info |
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Alexander Bay |
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 Alluvial diamonds are mined in Alexander Bay and, as this a high security
area, access is limited to permit-holders. The mine offers tours on Thursdays, starting at
08:00. Booking is essential and should be arranged 24 hours in advance. A visit to the
Orange River mouth and estuary, where bird life is prolific, is well worth while. |
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Kamieskroon |
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 A thriving agricultural centre surrounded by the granite Kamiesberg
Mountains. The village is renowned for the variety and wealth of its wild flowers which
bloom in spring. There are excellent hiking opportunities in the surrounding area, and
three exciting mountain bike trails lead into the Kamiesberg. |
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Nababeep |
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 Founded in 1860 by the Cape Copper Company, Nababeep today uses modern
copper mining and smelting methods which may be viewed. At the Mining Museum, the history
of Namaqualand's mining era is well illustrated by relics and photographs. Open Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturdays. |
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Port Nolloth |
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 The village of Port Nolloth was established in the 1850's as a copper port.
Ore was brought to Port Nolloth by rail for shipment overseas until well into the 20th
century, but the harbour's narrow, shallow entrance was unsatisfactory, and Cape Town's
harbour proved to be a more practical ... Port Nolloth
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NAMAQUALAND - ATTRACTIONS
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RICHTERSVELD CULTURAL AND BOTANICAL LANDSCAPE (World
Heritage Site) |
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 Recently inscribed as the eighth World
Heritage Site in South Africa, the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape is a
remarkable mountainous desert in the north-west of the country that is uniquely owned and
managed by the Nama community, descendents of the Khoi-Khoi ... Richtersveld Cultural & Botanical Landscape |
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Goegap Nature Reserve |
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 Goegap Nature Reserve: The
Goegap Nature Reserve with its granite peaks and sandy plains are dominated by
Carolusberg, the highest point in the area. Its wild flower garden contains an enormous
collection of succulents endemic to the area. A visit to the Goegap Reserve will make a
lasting ... Goegap Nature Reserve |
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Richtersveld National Park |
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 Richtersveld National Park: 160
000 ha of crenellated lava mountains and sandy plains form southern Africa’s largest
mountain desert park. The Richtersveld is home to grey rhebok, Duiker, steenbok,
klipspringer, kudu, Hartman’s mountain zebra, baboon, velvet monkey, caracal and
leopard. Birdlife is ... Richtersveld
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Namaqualand Flower Tours |
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 Feast your eyes on one of Nature's grandest and most photogenic spectacles!
During good years, the desert in spring is transformed into a blaze of brilliant blooms
from one horizon to another. The region stretches from Groenriviermond in the south to the
Orange River in the north, encompassing Garies ... Namaqualand Tours |
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