Trails: Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa

Kodaspiek
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Alexander Bay
Description: 24km/2 day; easy; circular; in the Richtersveld National Park; own overnight equipment; accommodation outside at Kuboes or Sendelingsdrif; safari vehicles are recommended
Enquiries: Richtersveld National Park
Tel: + 27 (0)256 831-1506
Fax: + 27 (0)256 831-1175
Game viewing: home to a number of antelope species and carnivores such as caracal and leopard

Lelieshoek-Oemsberg
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Alexander Bay
Description: 23km/3 day; average; circular; in the Richtersveld National Park; own overnight equipment; accommodation outside at Kuboes or Sendelingsdrif; safari vehicles are recommended
Enquiries: Richtersveld National Park
Tel: + 27 (0)256 831-1506
Fax: + 27 (0)256 831-1175
Game viewing: home to a number of antelope species and carnivores such as caracal and leopard

Venstervalle
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Alexander Bay
Description: 42km/4 day; difficult; circular; in the Richtersveld National Park; own overnight equipment; accommodation outside at Kuboes or Sendelingsdrif; safari vehicles are recommended
Enquiries: Richtersveld National Park
Tel: + 27 (0)265 831-1506
Fax: + 27 (0)265 831-1175
Game viewing: home to a number of antelope species and carnivores such as caracal and leopard

Rooiberg
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Garies
Description: Temporarily closed (50km/3 day; difficult; overnight facilities in cave and matjieshuis)
Enquiries: Garies Tourist Information
Tel: + 27 (0)27 652-1014
Fax: + 27 (0)27 652-1148

Leliefontein (A)
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Kamieskroon
Description: 9km cycling route; easy; for the whole family; circular; own mountain bike; permit required; accommodation nearby; R10.00 per person
Enquiries: Namaqualand District Council
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-2011
Fax: + 27 (0)251 2-1421

Leliefontein (B)
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Kamieskroon [Back to Top]
Description: 49km cycling route; or 30km one way; difficult; own mountain bike; permit required; accommodation nearby;
Enquiries: Namaqualand District Council
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-2011
Fax: + 27 (0)251 2-1421

Nourivier
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Kamieskroon
Description: 29km cycling route; fairly easy although difficult in places; circular; own mountain bike; permit required; accommodation nearby; R10.00 per person
Enquiries: Namaqualand District Council
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-2011
Fax: + 27 (0)251 2-1421

Vissersplaat
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Kamieskroon
Description: 8m cycling route; easy; own mountain bike; permit required; accommodation nearby;
Enquiries: Namaqualand District Council
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-2011
Fax: + 27 (0)251 2-1421

Schaap River
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Nababeep
Description: 43km/2.5 days; moderate; one-way; best May to September
Enquiries: Namaqualand District Council
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-2011
Fax: + 27 (0)251 2-1421

Namaqua 4x4
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Pella
Description: 614km; One way only - starts at Pella; ends at Alexander Bay; harsh terrain; some areas extremely desolate; requires careful planning; accommodation along the way; min 2 vehicles per party; camp sites free of charge.
Enquiries: Namaqualand District Council
Tel: + 27 (0)27 718 2986
e-mail: northerncapetourism@telkomsa.net

Pofadder
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Pella
Description: 100km/4 day; difficult; various options; no facilities; own tent; 3 persons min; only May to September
Enquiries: Rus-i-bietjie Caravan Park
Tel: + 27 (0)2532 36
Fax: + 27 (0)2532 232

Goegap Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Springbok [Back to Top]
Description: Wilderness trail; hikers to plan own day route; average to difficult; picnic; guest house for 6 persons max; other accommodation nearby; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Goegap Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-1880
Fax: + 27 (0)251 8-1286

Goegap Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Springbok
Description: 14km; average; circular; own mountain bike; guest house for 6 persons; other accommodation nearby;
Enquiries: Goegap Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-1880
Fax: + 27 (0)251 8-1286

Goegap Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Springbok
Description: Various options; own horse; guest house for 6 persons; other accommodation nearby;
Enquiries: Goegap Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-1880
Fax: + 27 (0)251 8-1286

Ian Meyers A: Goegap Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Springbok
Description: 12km/3 hour; average; circular; picnic; guest house for 6 persons max; other accommodation nearby; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Goegap Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-1880
Fax: + 27 (0)251 8-1286

Ian Meyers B: Goegap Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Springbok
Description: 6km/2 hour; average; circular; picnic; guest house for 6 persons max; other accommodation nearby; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Goegap Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-1880
Fax: + 27 (0)251 8-1286

Richtersveld Challenge
Trail Type: Combination
Closest Town: Springbok
Description: Combination of hiking and 4x4 vehicle tour; 40km hike/900km in 4x4; 5day; hike difficult; guided; circular; overnight in tents; 12 persons max/ 8 persons min; under 16 must be accompanied;
Enquiries: Richtersveld Challenge
Tel: + 27 (0)251 2-1905
Fax: + 27 (0)251 8-1460