Trip Planner
GETTING THERE
Port Nolloth is 700km from Cape town, up the N7, turning onto the R382 at Steinkopf. Alexander Bay is 85km further on good tar.
guy for photo trips or adventures in the area. 083 305 2569,
peebs@kingsley.co.za
Sample the wines of the West Coast Wine Route around Lutzville. wineland.co.za
Perlemoen (abalone) and other seafood treats are on the menu at the Jetty Restaurant in Doringbaai. While there you can taste and buy the wines from Fryer’s Vineyard. 027 215 1092
Hike the San Trail, a 50km slackpacking route from Elands Bay to Strandfontein. 082 903 5445
FIND MORE AT experiencenortherncape.com; visitnwc.com; westcoastway.co.za
Stay Here
ALEXANDER BAY
There is no accommodation, but it’s less than an hour’s drive from Port Nolloth. portnolloth.co.za
KLEINZEE Guesthouses and wild coastal camping on the Strandveld Conservation Club’s farm, R200 pp a night for nonclub members. 082 827 9723 Herman) or Jeanene on 083 364 2223
DIE HOUTHOOP has camping (R240 for two), huts (R580 for two), en suite rooms, R900 for two and family rooms, R1 050. Book the excellent dinner in advance, R180 pp; farm breakfast is R90pp. 083 967 5774,
diehouthoop.co.za
NOUP restored divers’ cottages that give guests access to some gated surf spots nearby. Two-, four- and six-sleeper units, from R800 for two.
079 877 8859
HONNE-PONDOKKIES in Hondeklipbaai has camping (R350 a site, max four), Brak & Jan caravan (R550 for two), and four self-catering pondokkies (sleep four) from R750; breakfast on request. 083 321 1600,
honnepondokkies.co.za
NAMAQUA NATIONAL PARK has 10 coastal campsites (nine are 4×4 only) with half-moon protective rock walls, eco-toilets and braai places, but no water. R170 a site (max six) plus R48pp daily levy. sanparks.org.
South of the park, Waterval Farm has 55 coastal campsites (no facilities at all), R100 a day, 027 652 8709/WhatsApp
063 694 5092. Beyond Waterval, pitch your tent wherever you please. It’s free – return the privilege by leaving your site in pristine condition.
THORNBAY ACCOMMODATION
Has 10 self-catering apartments overlooking Doringbaai, each with a patio braai with sunset views. There’s a swimming pool, and try the on-site seafood shop for all your fish-braai desires. From R850 for two. 027 215 1333, thornbay.co.za