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Adventure

4 x 4 Trails

. Namaqua Trail - Probably the longest 4x4 trail in South Africa

. Richtersveld Route - (IAi-IAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park) Breathtakingly beautiful with a new scene meeting the eye at every turn

. Diamond Coast Trail - On the West Coast explores dunes, shipwrecks and diamond mines

. Rooiberg Conservancy - Guided routes available in this very mountainous and dry area of the Eastern Richtersveld.

. Goegap Nature Reserve, Springbok - Various routes available within the reserve.

Bird Watching

. Orange River Estuary, Alexander Bay - A RAMSAR-site, renowned for its prolific bird life

. Richtersveld National Park - de Hoop & Richtersberg camp sites on Orange River

. Kalkfontein Guest Farm, Lekkersing, South Richtersveld - Some rare visitors nest here during breeding season

. . Rosentjiesfontein, Eksteenfontein, Eastern Richtersveld - Only natural water point in this very dry and desolate area. Many visitors early morning and late afternoon.

. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, Nieuwoudtville - Home to several rare bird species, including booted eagles, black storks and gymnogene.

. Goegap Nature Reserve - Some 94 bird species can be found within the reserve.

Donkey Cart Rides

. Rooiberg Conservancy, Eksteenfontein - Guided routes followed in and around the Conservancy and Eksteenfontein.

. Kalkfontein Guest Farm, Lekkersing - Guided routes followed on the farm while watching farming activities.

Hiking Trails

. Rooiberg Hiking Trail, Garies - In the vicinity of the village of Garies

. . Rooiberg Conservancy, Eksteenfontein - Guided hikes offered on uncharted trails

. Kalkfontein Guest Farm, Lekkersing - Guided hikes offered on uncharted trails

. Kamieskroon - Guided hikes offered on uncharted trails

. Schaap River Trail, Nababeep - Guided hikes offered in season

. Pofadder Hiking Trail, Pofadder - Trail visits the Richie Falls and is the only place where the Orange River flows from west to east

. Goegap Nature Reserve - Various trails are available within the reserve

Walking Trails

. Namaqua National Park - In Season trails are available to view and experience flower displays

. Blue Mine Trail, Springbok - Offers views of Springbok from its western outskirts.

. Goegap Nature Reserve, Springbok - Various trails are available within the reserve

Mountain Biking

. Leliefontein, Kamieskroon - Various trails on offer either guided or un-guided

. Nourivier, Kamieskroon - Various trails on offer either guided or un-guided

. Kalkfontein Guest Farm, Lekkersing - Various guided trails on offer

Crayfishing

. Hondeklip Bay - In season, permits obtained at Garies & Springbok

. Port Nolloth - In season, permits obtained at Garies & Springbok


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