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Die Baai se Bek / Hondeklipbaai, Namaqualand, N. Cape

Die Baai se Bek / Hondeklipbaai, Namaqualand, N. Cape

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Have you heard of Hondeklipbaai? It’s one of the smallest towns in South Africa and is found in the Namakwa district of the Northern Cape. It is about 95 kilometers southwest of Springbok. It’s a small fishing community along the coast of Namaqualand. The village hasn’t grown much, and the people there pretty much stick to their traditional way of life. So you can say that it’s a traditional West Coast community found next to Namaqua National Park. The simple…

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Ash Tree Guest House – Hanover, Northern Cape Province

Ash Tree Guest House – Hanover, Northern Cape Province

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Hanover is a small town in the Northern Cape’s Upper Karoo region. In fact, the town sits halfway between Cape Town and Johannesburg. It is a popular stopover on long journeys through South Africa’s interior. The town was established way back in 1854, but they have kept up with the needs of tourists coming to the town, and they offer various accommodation options. Just outside the town is the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, offering visitors heaps of outdoor activities. Let’s…

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Verbe Farm Accommodation – Kamieskroon, Northern Cape

Verbe Farm Accommodation – Kamieskroon, Northern Cape

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Kamieskroon is a small village in Namaqualand in the Northern Cape, and it’s set against the dramatic granite outcrops of the Kamiesberg Mountains. People flock to this area during the spectacular spring wildflower season in August and September. Kamieskroon offers a peaceful charm and serves as a convenient stopover for anyone exploring Namaqualand. To enjoy the authentic Namaqualand farm, you’ll love staying at Verbe Farm, where you can experience awesome tranquillity. The farm has four guesthouses or cottages. People who…

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Kokerboom Lodge – Keimoes, Northern Cape

Kokerboom Lodge – Keimoes, Northern Cape

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Keimoes is a smal town in the Northern Cape, and well positioned along the banks of the Orange River. This is an area known for its vineyards and date palms, so that the town is almost like an oasis in the dry landscape. The town is thought to have got its name from the Khoisan word meaning “large fountain,” and this refers to the natural springs that once sustained early inhabitants. Today, Keimoes offers various kinds of accommodation, and it’s…

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Thys’e Kombuis & Guest House – Kamieskroon, Northern Cape

Thys’e Kombuis & Guest House – Kamieskroon, Northern Cape

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Kamieskroon is a small town in the Northern Cape, set against the Kamiesberg Mountains. This little town is regarded as the gateway to Namaqualand’s famous wildflower region. Each year Kamieskroon, which is between Garies and Springbok, comes alive when the arid landscapes transform into a breathtaking display of colourful blooms. The town is a wonderful stopover for travellers heading to Namaqua National Park. It offers some excellent accommodation, and Thys’e Kombuis & Guest House is on a working farm and…

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Riverfield Guest House | Kuruman, Northern Cape

Riverfield Guest House | Kuruman, Northern Cape

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Kuruman is the main town in the Kalahari region and is known as the oasis of the Kalahari. People are surprised at the greenness of the town, which has a permanent source of water from its mineral spring known as Die Oog or The Eye. This mineral spring delivers an unbelievable 20 million litres of water every day. Kuruman was also home to the well-known Robert Moffat, a Scottish missionary, who lived in the town and built the world-famous Moffat…

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Riverview Guesthouse – Upington, Northern Cape

Riverview Guesthouse – Upington, Northern Cape

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Upington is a town on the banks of the Orange River in the Northern Cape. People often talk about Upington as the Gateway to the Kalahari, as it’s a convenient stopover for travellers heading to destinations such as the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park. It’s the town’s lush river valley that contrasts with the surrounding semi-desert landscape that makes it so interesting. The town is also an important part of the Northern Cape’s wine industry. Upington provides…

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