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

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

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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Granny Mac’s | Velddrif, Western Cape

Granny Mac’s | Velddrif, Western Cape

Velddrif is a small fishing village on South Africa’s west coast where quietness and relaxation is guaranteed to bring new life to you. The small town is about 145 kilometres north of Cape Town and the next town north of Velddrift is Elands Bay. The town’s close proximity to Cape Town makes it a drawcard for holidaymakers who wish to make a trip to the mother city for the day. The estuary attracts many species of birdlife and of course…

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Sea Pearl – Paternoster

Sea Pearl – Paternoster

Holidaymakers love Paternoster on South Africa’s west coast. It’s an old fishing village; in fact, it’s one of the oldest fishing villages on the West Coast, and it’s situated about 145 km from Cape Town. Visitors love the laid back atmosphere of the place. There’s a lot to see and do in the area, one of which is whale- and dolphin-watching. There are all kinds of water sports as well as excellent hiking. Springtime is also when the area is…

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Wondersig Apartments | Lamberts Bay, Western Cape

Wondersig Apartments | Lamberts Bay, Western Cape

Everybody loves the small village atmosphere of Lambert’s Bay, a fishing town in the beautiful Western Cape of  South Africa. The fact that it is just 280 kilometres north of Cape Town is a draw card too, because people like to visit Cape Town, spend the night, and then head back to Lamberts Bay. This part of the Western Cape is known as the Diamond of the West Coast because of its white beaches and lobsters. One huge attraction in…

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