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Tourism Information |
Tourism Information
NAMAKWA combines the unspoilt expanses of Namaqualand and Hantam Karoo to form a region of exquisite natural beauty and contrast.
Once the domain of the Khoi-San, an ancient, indigenous culture, the seemingly arid, semidesert soil hides huge reservoirs of mineral and floral wealth. With almost tangible allure, Namakwa's soft, semidesert winds entive you into exploring het innermost secrets.
Here you can relax completely and acquaint yourself with a fascinating and beautiful country. This is a land where ancient history, modern technology and the universe joun in harmonious concord. Lava mountains display impossible rock formations, nature reserves abound with game and birdlife, unusual vegetation blankets huge tracts of land and the magic of spring paints the desert's canvas with a brilliant palette of flowers that has become world renowned. If you enjoy chaleenges and adventure take on our river rapids, trek through a unique mountain desert or explore a working diamond mine or deserted copper plant.
The mountains, hills, rivers, valleys and coastline are criss-crossed by hiking, biking, canoe and 4x4 trails, the mystique of a unique architecture links us to a fading past, home industries thrive, delicious home-baked fare offers gastronomic delight - and much more! The land of the Nama is nature's playground, a kingdom of contrasts where beauty, rigorous adventure and wide open spaces pool mysterious forces to create a natural wonderland for those privileged to witness it.
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