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.

 Complete Itinerary:

         
 

 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)

 

 
 
         
 


 

 

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.

 

 

 
         
 

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.

 

 

 
 

 

 
         
 
 

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.

 

 

 
         
 

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:
·        There will be no cell phone reception (only in Hondeklipbaai).
·        No Smoking will be allowed in camp area.
·        Transportation along the coastal area is rough (4X4 routes).
·        No damaging of any equipment will be tolerated.
·        We do not take responsibility for hikers not complying with the rules and regulations.
·        Tips are not included in the cost.

Bookings

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Direct fax: PE 041 378 2548

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