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The coastal area north of Koekenaap and south of the Groen River belongs partly to farmers and the local municipality. You can pitch your tent almost anywhere on the coast unless it is fenced – like the diamond concessions. No bookings are taken and it is free to camp, but the landowners ask that you leave no litter, don’t destroy their fields or scare the sheep.

Within the Namaqua National Park north of the Groenrivier Lighthouse, you have to pay to camp. There are eight campsites along the sea, each with between two and 12 stands. There are also two tented camps: the miner’s camp by the sea and the luxurious Skilpad camp in the Skilpad reserve. Price R150 pn per site (maximum 6 people per site). Contact

The Skulpieskraal Resort in Hondeklip Bay has six permanent tents, three of which each have three single beds and the rest have one double bed and one single bed. You’ll find a restaurant, the Red Spider, here and also a fully equipped kitchen if you want to make your own food. However, what you can look forward to most are the ablution facilities with hot showers, flush toilets and mirrors where you can shave or do your make-up. Price R500 pn per tent. Contact 076 430 8300 skulpieskraal.co.za enquiries@skulpieskraal. co.za

The Honnehokke Resort in Hondeklip Bay has six self-catering cottages – or “kennels” – that can accommodate two to five people each. The rooms are neat and breakfast is free. There is also a pool, braai area, pool table and bicycles for rent. And yes, you may bring your dog. Price It ranges from R700 to R850 per room (in season time R100 more). Contact 082 564 5471 honnehokke. chalets@gmail.com honnehokke.co.za