Boesmanland and Richtersveld 4x4 Experience

Day 1

Never been to POFADDER? This is where we visit the Niemoller Museum with interesting storytelling by Louise of this interesting area and Klein Pella Guest Farm. We leave for Pella and a visit to the Cathedral, from where we drive to Klein Pella Guest Farm.

Sundowners before dinner on the banks of the Orange River.  Dinner at the Guest House

Accommodation: Klein Pella Guest Farm (DB&B Rooms)

Day 2: Klein Pella to Kotzehoop along the Orange River (274km, 5 hours)

We start our journey further into Boesmanland and the Richtersveld. Overlooking the Namibian Plato, we drive in a western direction via Goodhouse and along the Orange River.

Picnic lunch on the banks of the Orange River. Lookout for Quiver Trees and beautiful landscapes of distant Mountains and Granite Koppies.

We drive along true Boesmanland landscapes and jeep-tracks. We find our first ‘Halfmense’ on this section. Join the N7 Tar-road about 44km before Vioolsdrif Border Post for our last 50km of the day.

Dinner at the Guest House

Accommodation and Dinner: Guest House chalets (DB&B)

Day 3: Kotzehoop to Sendelingsdrift Camp (200km, 4.5 hours)

We follow a scenic part of the Richtersveld not declared as a Park. Drive via Kubus to Sendelingsdrift Camp in the Richtersveld National Park, on the banks of the Orange River.

Late afternoons visit to the Nursery and meeting Pieter van Wyk and listening to his extraordinary knowledge of plant-life in the Richtersveld is a life-changing experience.

Accommodation and Dinner: Sendelingsdrift Chalets (DB&B)

Day 4: (85km, 5 hours)

From Sendelingsdrift we drive along the jeep track via Akkedis Pass for brunch at De Hoop Camp site on the banks of the Orange River. From there we leave to visit The Hand of God and on to Tatasberg Wilderness Camp on the banks of the Orange River.

Accommodation: Tatasberg En-Suite 2-bed Chalets with shower and flushing toilets.

Dinner: Eco Ventures Braai (DB&B)

Day 5: (60km, 5 hours)

After breakfast we drive via the Springbokvlakte with vistas of ‘Tatas-berge’ and ‘As-berge’, along the ‘Rosyntjie-berge’ to Kokerboomkloof Camp Site. Stroll amongst Quiver Trees, looking for well-known rock formations like The Wish Bone, The Witches Family, The Toadstool and Queen Victoria. After a Picnic Lunch we drive via a Jeep Track along Tatasberg and into the Ganakouriep dry riverbed, passing Hakiesdoring Camp and circle back to Tatasberg Camp

Accommodation: Tatasberg en suite 2-bed Chalets with shower and flushing toilet

Dinner: Eco Ventures Braai (DB&B)

Day 6: From Tatasberg Wilderness Camp via Helskloof, to Aussenkehr (240km, 6.5 hours)

We leave early via the well-known Helskloof Pass with magnificent views of Paradysberg.

Stop to admire the rare Pearson’s Aloe and ‘Boompie-Alleen’. Crossing the Orange River via the pont at Sendelingsdrif and follow the scenic route along the river to overnight at Norotshama River Resort

Dinner at the restaurant overlooking the Orange River (own account)

Accommodation:  Norotshama River Resort (Bed&Breakfast)

Day 7

Stay longer or leave with us for Cape Town

Prior to departure we will forward you comprehensive information on what is needed to prepare for the adventure that lies ahead