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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 ...
NAMAQUALAND DESTINATIONS
Alexander Bay
Kamieskroon
Nababeep
Pofadder
Port Nolloth
Springbok
Vioolsdrift
NAMAQUALAND ATTRACTIONS
Goegap Nature Reserve
Richtersveld National Park
Richterveld Cultural & Botanical Landscape
Wild Flower Route / Namaqualand Tours
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NAMAQUALAND - DESTINATIONS

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
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
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

Alexander Bay

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.

Kamieskroon

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.

Nababeep

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.

Port Nolloth

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 Info
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NAMAQUALAND - ATTRACTIONS

RICHTERSVELD CULTURAL AND BOTANICAL LANDSCAPE (World Heritage Site)

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

Goegap Nature Reserve

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

Richtersveld National Park

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 National Park

Namaqualand Flower Tours

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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Namaqualand Flower Tours
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