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TOURISM CAPE TO NAMIBIA ROUTE
During spring, this route takes
visitors into the heart of the floral
kaleidoscope that is the Namaqua
flower season.
Main centres: Garies, Kamieskroon,
Springbok, Okiep, Nababeep, Carolusberg,
Steinkopf and Vioolsdrift.
The Cape to Namibia Route stretches
along the N7 through the Northern Cape
province before meandering away from
the national road to include various small
towns, each with its own local flavour and
a story to tell. The N7 highway stretches
from Cape Town through the Northern Cape to
Namibia in the north. Marvel at the floral splendour of
the wildflower bloom in the Namaqua region every spring.
The wildflowers of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand are
regarded as a botanical wonderland. Tourists, photographers
and botanists are attracted to this spring spectacle. A drive
along the 4×4 Caracal Eco Trail in the Namaqua National Park
includes wild and rugged roads through mountain passes and
coastal drives. The park boasts an estimated 3 500 plant
species, including many endemic species.
This route stretches over 1 478km to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek.
Once travellers journeying along this route manage to conquer
the Western Cape on the first part of this long journey, a stopover
somewhere in the Northern Cape will deliver a treat.
Northern Cape towns along this route offer a variety of activities
and experiences and cater for adrenaline lovers and adventure seekers.
The Skilpad Rest Camp, located inside the Namaqua National
Park, provides self-catering units. Tourists and locals who visit this
area can explore the abundance of life forms in the park by enjoying
hikes, walks and nature trails. For those who prefer to be at the sea,
various camping facilities are available in the park and surrounding
areas of Namaqualand.
Activities to look forward to when staying at the hotel include
fly-fishing on the Orange River and trips with De Beers Diamond
Coast 4×4 Tours that allow visitors the opportunity to access parts
of the Diamond Coast that were previously restricted.
The Goegap Nature Reserve is about 15km south-east of Springbok
and consists of typical Namaqualand vegetation. Here you will
also find the Hester Malan Wildflower Garden.
Diamond Coast Shipwreck Eco-Trail – If the dramatic shipwrecks
along the Northern Cape coastline are your thing, there are organised
tours such as hikes or a 4×4 trips through the coastal dunes
forming part of the historic shipwreck trail.
Fly-fish on the Orange River – These tours provide the perfect
spots to test your skills with a rod and some line and get some quality
fly-fishing in on the majestic river.