The Namaqualand calls itself the “100% Big Sky Country”... and we can only agree. It stretches from beyond Garies in the south to the Orange River in the north, from Pofadder in the east to the Atlantic coastline in the west.

This vast and varied region turns into a “rainbow country” after the annual winter rainfalls. Hard to belief in summer, but this region is home to the phenomenon of wild flower appearance, which is probably unique in the world.

From a backpackers point of view the Namaqualand is still quite difficult to explore. The best way of going there is to go to Springbok, which is the “capital” of the Namaqualand, and to explore the remote western coast of South Africa from here.

For more detailed information check the official website of the Namaqualand at http://www.namaqualand.com and have a look through http://www.northerncape.org.za.

Flower Season
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How to get there?
Click here for a Route Planner if you travel by car - otherwise click here for links to bus services in South Africa.

list of flowers and plants of the Namaqualand
Watch the official video stream of the
Namaqua National Park
See the website of the
|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park

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