Alexander Bay
Directions/Location
252km Northwest of Springbok
Description
Alexander Bay is the most northerly situated town along the west coastline of South Africa. After diamonds were discovered along this coast in 1925, Alexander Bay became known for it’s mining activities. The resulting ‘diamond rush’ led to the Diamond Coast rebellion of 1928.
The town was founded by Sir James Edward Alexander in 1836. He shipped the copper ore that he mined at Kodas in the Richtersveld in barges down the Orange River for export from this bay. The town is no longer a high security area and no permits are needed.
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