Attractions IN/AROUND Okiep
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 ...
... and a little further afield
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 ...
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 ...
Okiep as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Hondeklip Bay, Kamieskroon, Kleinzee, McDougalls Bay, Nababeep, Pofadder, Port Nolloth, Springbok, Vioolsdrift
Staying Overnight
Desert Rose Guest House
Desert Rose is an up-market Accommodation experience, situated in the heart of Namaqualand, Springbok, offering superb Bed and Breakfast or self ...
Namastat Lodge
Choose from four wooden chalets or 25 camp sites, each with their own electrical point and grassy patch. There are shared ablution facilities inc...
Jakkalswater Gasteplaas
Jakkalswater Gasteplaas offers you an ideal stop over in the Northern Cape with a picturesque view from the mountains over the valley below. We a...
Springbok Hotel
The Springbok Hotel as its name dictates is centrally located in the heart of Springbok directly opposite its sister hotel the Masonic Hotel divi...
Namakwa Guest Farm
Situated at the base of a small mountain and surrounded by wilderness, Namakwa Guest Farm offers guests an experience of Namakwaland. We pride ou...
Richtersveld Experience Lodge
Richtersveld Experience Lodge is situated in the town of Port Nolloth, in the heart of Namaqualand. There's something for everyone at Richtersvel...
Kwelanga River Lodge
Kwelanga River Lodge is a family run resort with a restaurant on site. The lodge offers chalets with beautiful river views and en-suite bathrooms...
Yield House
Situated on the beachfront, Yield House offers guests lovely self-catering accommodation in Port Nolloth in three sections which can be booked se...
Voetbaai Hardertjie
Voetbaai Hardertjie offers accommodation in Port Nolloth just a few steps away from the beach. Voetbaai Hardertjie is a comfortably furnished cha...
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