12 Places of Interest in Namaqualand
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Mountain Passes
Akkedis Pass
The Richtersveld is usually described by the adjectives 'rugged', 'desolate' and 'forbidding'. It's a dry, unforgiving landscape that is at once mesmerising and overwhelmingly beautiful; a photographer's nirvana. It is also intensely hot in summer (45 ...
Mountain Passes
Burke's Pass
Burke's Pass takes one through the mountains south of Springbok, in the Northern Cape, to Kamieskroon - the tiny dorp that is more NG Church than it is town. The beauty of the bare granite against red soil, and the stubbly yellow grass and shrubs lining ...
Nature Reserves
Goegap Nature Reserve
The Goegap Nature Reserve with its granite peaks and sandy plains are dominated by Carolusberg, the highest point in the area. Goegap's wild flower garden contains an enormous collection of succulents endemic to the area. A visit to the Goegap Nature ...
Mountain Passes
Messelpad Pass
Messelpad Pass lies on the 104 km gravel road between Springbok and Hondeklip Bay in the Northern Cape, one of two passes through the Tigerkloof. These passes (the other is Wildeperdehoek Pass) are geographically linked and thus driven as one (you can't ...
Nature Reserves
Molyneux Nature Reserve
Molyneux is a small nature reserve, roughly 5.5 hectares, in the north of the De Beers mining town of Kleinzee. This Northern Cape town, once the quarters of mining employees, is now open to tourists who visit for its pristine coastline, bird life and ...
National Parks
Namaqua National Park
Say Namaqua National Park and people immediately think carpets of spring wild flowers. And they would not be wrong - Namaqualand not only has some of the richest bulb flora of any arid region in the world, but more than a 1 000 of its approximate 3 500 ...
Natural Wonders / Popular Tourist Routes
Namaqualand Flower Route
The spring wild flowers are a phenomenon that never ceases to amaze and delight, even for those who live in what is considered South Africa's "outback" – Namaqualand. What at first glance appears to be a wilderness of semi-desert, is suddenly ...
Beaches
Northern Cape Beaches
The Northern Cape coastline is less than 300 kilometres long, and is only home to a few well-known beaches. But, these beaches are nothing short of spectacular. The white sand and the cool blue of the Atlantic combine to create a destination that is ...
Botanical Gardens / Landmarks / Natural Wonders
Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
Inscribed in 2007 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, ...
Game Reserves / National Parks
Richtersveld National Park
The Richtersveld is a unique mountain desert wilderness of great beauty, tucked in the far north-western corner of the Northern Cape in South Africa. Within this wilderness lies the incredible Richtersveld National Park. Proclaimed in 1991 after 18 years ...
Nature Reserves
Skilpad Wildflower Reserve
The Skilpad Wildflower Reserve was established by the WWF in 1988 to raise awareness of the floral kingdom of the Namaqualand. Mainly shrubland and abandoned wheat fields, it may not look like much. But an incredible display of Namaqualand daisies ...
Mountain Passes
Wildeperdehoek Pass
Almost inextricably linked to Messelpad Pass (the two are part of the 'Copper Route' between Springbok and Hondeklip Bay) Wildeperdehoek Pass is usually travelled from the north via Messelpad. The pass also forms part of the Caracal Eco Route starting at ...
Namaqualand as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Hondeklip Bay, Kamieskroon, Kleinzee, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Springbok, Vioolsdrift
Staying Overnight
Naries Namakwa Retreat
Naries Guest Farm is situated 27km outside Springbok. We offer high quality accommodation and are renowned for our hospitality, personal attentio...
Daisy Country Lodge
Daisy Country Lodge offers quality accommodation just 4km outside of the town of Springbok. From this location you can enjoy gorgeous views over ...
Seaside Seagull
Seaside SeaGull offers accommodation in Port Nolloth, just 2 kilometers outside the main town. McDougalls Bay is home to clean beaches and calm s...
Pofadder Inn
Pofadder Inn offers comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation in Pofadder, Northern Cape. The Inn offers accommodation in 25 double rooms each sl...
Frontier River Resort
The Frontier River Resort offers self-catering safari-style tent accommodation in Vioolsdrift, 6km from the border post, on the banks of the Oran...
Mossel Self Catering
Mossel is a self catering holiday home in Port Nolloth sleeping four guests. The house has a comfortable lounge area and a fully equipped kitchen...
Oester Self Catering
Oester is a holiday home in McDougalls Bay offering accommodation near Port Nolloth, just 2 kilometers outside the main town. McDougalls Bay is h...
Sardien Self Catering
Sardien in McDougalls Bay is a holiday home offering accommodation near Port Nolloth, just 2 kilometers outside the main town. McDougalls Bay is ...
Tuna Self Catering
Tuna in McDougalls Bay is a holiday home offering accommodation near Port Nolloth, just 2 kilometers outside the main town. McDougalls Bay is hom...
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