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Namaqua Silver Sands Slackpacking Trail
Hondeklip Bay, Northern Cape
6-Day
Namaqua Coastal Tour
This is a
beautiful setting along the diamond coast of
Namaqualand. The trail situated in the
Namaqua National Reserve offers you a
variety of wild life, bird and whale
watching and a spectacular view of the
flowers during the season.
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Complete
Itinerary:
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6- Day Itinerary (Including: B-
Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
Day 1: [D]
· You travel with own transportation from Cape Town on
the N7 (520Km) towards Garies. Namaqua Silver Sands will
meet you there.
· Fully detailed map is available if you prefer
travelling to the campsite (for this you require a 4X4
vehicle).
Optional expense: [B, D]
· Namaqua Silver Sands pick-up at Cape Town int. Airport
Transit you to Accommodation..
· Cost per person varies depending on group booking.
(This is a full day’s travelling to get to
Accommodation)
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Day 2 [B, L, D]
· Breakfast at 8h00
· Transit from base camp to Spoegriver Caves (35 Km)
· 15km moderate guided hike to The Dunes
· Transit from The Dunes back to base camp.
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Day 3
[B, L, D]
· Breakfast at 8h00
· 17km moderate guided hike from Base Camp to The Dunes.
· Transit from The Dunes to Maclear’s beacon.
· Transit back to base camp.
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Day 4 [B, L, D]
· Breakfast at 8h00
· Transit from Base Camp to Groenrivier for some
spectacular bird life.
· Drop off takes place at Twinz (14Km) moderate hike
back to base camp.
Day 5 [B, L, D]
· Breakfast at 8h00.
· Transit from Base Camp to Hondeklip Bay. Explore the
town and some interesting wrecks in the area, on foot.
· Have lunch in the local restaurant.
· Transit back to base camp.
Day 6 [B, L]
· Breakfast at 8h00.
· Transit from Base Camp to the town of Lutzville, where
we will have a wine taste and lunch.
· Depart back to Cape Town.
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What about:
· Bedding? It’s your responsibility to bring your own
sleeping bag and pillow. (The nights do get cold).
· Water? We supply you with drinking water and water for
the showers. (Please do keep in mind water is limited!)
· Snacks? You are more than welcome to supply some
additional snack for personal use on the tour.
· Daypacks? Bring your own daypack, water-bottle,
sunscreen, hat, windbreaker, binoculars etc.
· Beverages? We supply you with limited beers, house
wines (dry red and dry white), juice, coffee, tea and
water. If you prefer something additional to that, bring
it along.
· The route? It’s a moderate hiking trail. We recommend
hiking boots, or footwear appropriate for walking in
sand and rocky areas.
· Money? Bring some extra spending cash for souvenirs
and additional treats.
· Accommodation? We supply you with 2-men canvas tents,
a communal tent and basic toilet and shower facilities.
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Important Info:
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There will be
no cell phone
reception (only in
Hondeklipbaai).
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No Smoking
will be allowed in
camp area.
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Transportation along
the coastal area is
rough (4X4 routes).
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No damaging
of any equipment
will be tolerated.
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We do not
take responsibility
for hikers not
complying with the
rules and
regulations.
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Tips are not
included in the
cost.
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Bookings
Jacana
Travel Marketing
and Reservations
Telephone
0861Jacana (0861 522262)
Direct phone: Port Elizabeth 041 378 1439
Pretoria: 012 803 9109
Direct fax: PE 041 378 2548
Pretoria: 012 803 4144
PE
e-mail
bookings@jacanacollection.co.za
Pretoria e-mail:
rosa@jacanacollection.co.za
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