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Namaqua National Park

In Namaqua National Park you enjoy flower fields, mountains and dunes that meet the Atlantic Ocean. Camp by the sea or stay in a dune house. Hiking, 4×4 driving or mountain biking? It's all possible here, in every season!

Colorful Namaqua National Park

In the South African spring, between August and September, Namaqua National Park on the West Coast is covered in a spectacular carpet of flowers.

The rains in the months beforehand cause wild flowers to bloom in orange, yellow, white, pink and bright blue as far as the eye can see! Namaqua National Park is part of the ‘Succulent Karoo’ area, and is a biodiversity hotspot. The park has more than 3000 plant species, half of which are found nowhere else on earth!

Camping or staying overnight in a cozy chalet

But even outside the flower season, this park is well worth a visit. For example, there is a very special campsite, where you can pitch your tent right on the coast. The rustic eco campsites have so much privacy that you can dance around naked without any shame and have nice facilities such as fresh drinking water and a stone windbreak. These campsites are only accessible by 4×4 and don't expect to be able to update your Instagram story here... Off beat!

Not much of a camper? Stay in one of the cozy chalets, beautifully situated on the dune slopes. Enjoy a good glass of red wine by the fireplace in the winter and a good barbecue on the terrace in the summer.

Mountainbike trails

In terms of activities, you will not be bored here! The various 4×4 and mountain bike trails have panoramic views over hills and dunes. Drive up and down hills, rock formations and valleys. On land you can spot baboons, ibex, springbok and a variety of birds. On the coast you will see many sea birds, and with a bit of luck dolphins! There are also historical caves in the park with ancient drawings of the first native inhabitants of this area.

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