Namaqualand Destinations

South Africa:

An biodiversity hotspot draped in a carpet of wildflowers

Extending from the vast Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast all the way to the tiny town of Pofadder in the east and the Orange River in the north, Namaqualand is a dry and barren place for most of the year. But it also happens to be part of the only arid biodiversity hotspot in the world. During the spring, a rich diversity of succulent flora, as well as countless Namaqualand daisies, burst into life, turning the lifeless terrain into a kaleidoscope of colourful wildflowers.

Springbok

As the last major town before South Africa’s border, the rock-strewn hills of Springbok holds the reputation of being the perfect stopover en route to Namibia.

Nieuwoudtville

Standing proudly on the plateau are the striking sandstone buildings of Nieuwoudtville - a pretty town proudly known to the locals as ‘the Bulb Capital of the World’.

Garies

Standing seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the tiny town of Garies is located in the heart of the Namaqualand and consists of just one long street peppered with houses and shops.