The 5 Day Namaqualand Eco Walking Tour is a wonderful opportunity to discover the spectacular splendor of South Africa’s Namaqualand area.

Walking 100kms through the natural phenomenon of wildflower season in Namaqualand at the peak of the flowering season is truly a breath-taking walking tour

This is by far the best way of experiencing the wonder of these wildflowers in this semi-desert region. Many of the plant species found in Namaqualand are endemic and found nowhere else in the world. We will visit places like Namaqua Nature Reserve, with its unique orange daisies, and the cultural villages of Leliefontein, from Nourivier to Garies. A definite highlight is the epic walk up the Kammies Mountains – into the “Knersvlakte” with its unique succulents and then finishing in the Cedarberg Mountains with its funny but beautiful rock formations.

This walk offers everyone who participates an unbelievable nature experience along gravel roads with no backpack and no hiking trail. You meet the locals, eat their food and learn about their history.

A Daily walk of 6 – 7 km stretches, with safari-style rest breaks in the veldt, or an interesting cultural or historical stop. Throughout the day a support vehicle and team are there to assist you.

Price Includes:

Return transport by Mercedes Sprinter bus from Cape Town Airport, Sharing Accommodation, two meals per day with a light picnic lunch – as per programme, refreshments while walking, permits and entry fees and support team and vehicles during walk.

Price excludes:

Restaurant meals, Alcoholic drinks, personal items and medical insurance

We depart from Cape Town International Airport at 10:00 on the first traveling day and arrive back at Cape Town International Airport the day after the walk finished, at 11:00

Day 1: Departure

Traveling Day

The Eco Mercedes Sprinter will pick you up at 10:00 at Cape Town International Airport for a transfer Kamieskroon. We will stop at Kardoesie, at the top of Piekenierskloof Pass, for a light lunch (own account). Travel along the N7 to Kamieskroon, where we will overnight for the next two (2) evenings.

Briefing before dinner.

Accommodation: Kamieskroon Guesthouse (DB&B)

Day 2

Walking day 1

Beautiful Namaqualand scenery on a jeep track between farms, into the Kamies Mountains.
Granite hills with quiver trees. Arkoep back-roads and explore the village of Kamieskroon.

Accommodation: Kamieskroon Guesthouse (DB&B)

Day 3

Walking day 2

From Grootvallei to ‘Skilpad” – Namaqua Nature Reserve. Walk a circle route and stop for pancakes and the farmstall! Enjoy the spectacular display of orange daisies that the reserve is famous for after good rains. Transfer to Garies. 20km

Private Dinner (own account) at ‘Oom Genis se winkel’ in Garies – shop, with a glass of wine, for memorabilia.
Overnight: Guest Chalets, Garies (B&B)

Day 4

Walking day 3

From Garies into the “Knersvlakte” with its unique succulents. A day of exploring an unknown part of Namaqualand with its variety of small and unique succulents. End your day with a wine-tasting at Seal Breeze and meet Joan Wiggins – wine maker extraordinaire. 21km

Dinner at a Farm Lodge and cash bar (own account)
Overnight: Guest House – Trawal (B&B)

Day5

Walking Day 4

Walk the scenic route along the Olifants River and Bulshoek Dam. End your day with a visit to the Rooibos tea factory in Clanwilliam. Time for shopping and exploring the village of Clanwilliam. 20km

Overnight and dinner: Boskloof Guest Farm Chalets (DB&B).

Day 6

Walking day 5

Walk into the Cederberg Mountains, pass ‘soldaatkop’ and visit the grave of well-known CJ Louis Leipoldt. Walk into Boskloof, a green valley with beautiful farms and rock formations. Look out for the white daisies underneath citrus trees. 20km

Overnight and a special farewell dinner: Boskloof Guest Farm Chalets (D&B)

Day 7

Return

Depart from Clanwilliam to Cape Town International Airport, Arrive at the Airport by 10:30

This walk offers everyone who participates an unbelievable experience. The walk was designed for the social walker with ALL the Eco experiences that the area’s unique beauty has to offer. After booking you will receive ‘SPORE’ Newsletters with checklists, recommendations on training, walking equipment, and general information i.e. traveling, with a finalized itinerary.

Price Includes:

Return transport by Mercedes Sprinter bus from George Airport, Sharing Accommodation, two meals per day with a light picnic lunch – as per programme, refreshments while walking, permits and entry fees and support team and vehicles during the walk.

Price excludes:

Restaurant meals, Alcoholic drinks, personal items and medical insurance