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Towns:
Alexander Bay, Eksteenfontein, Kuboes, Lekkersing, Port Nolloth, Sanddrift, Steinkopf

National Parks:
Richtersveld National Park
Richtersveld World Heritage Site



Other Routes:
Crayfish Route
Diamond Coast Route
Kamieskroon Mountain Route
Hardeveld Route
Nama Route


Kookfontein Rondawels & Tourist Information Centre
Cell: 078 1260808
tel: 027 721 8841
fax: 027 721 8442
e-mail: steininfo@lantic.net

 

ATTRACTIONS

Steinkopf shows all the typical faces of the dry and mountainous Richtersveld semi-desert, but with a slightly greener touch. Mountain ranges on the horizon announce the nearby Richtersveld National Park, and the plains awaken from a long summer's sleep from late August until October, when purple, white and yellow flowers dot the landscape.

Steinkopf has a rich history reflected both in old buildings such as the Rhenish Mission Station or the Old Klipfontein Hotel as well as in the varied cultures of the town's inhabitants. Visit the traditional communal farm grounds of the Van Wyk family and hear Steinkopf's stories from the South African Anglo Boer War. Visit the graves of British soldiers who died in the war at Klipfontein and Kinderlê, the burial site of Nama children tragically massacred by the San two centuries ago. The local school choir is a must, so try and arrange to hear these beautiful voices singing songs in Afrikaans, Nama, Xhosa and English.

Walk through the dusty streets past coffee shops, schools and churches, exploring the historically and culturally diverse town of Steinkopf at your leisure. Guided walking tours through the town, surrounding sandy hills and culturally important sites offer you a fascinating insight into this town's vibrant history. A guided 4x4 trail also provides a lovely way to explore the area.

GETTING THERE

This small semi-desert town is situated on the N7, 40 km north of Springbok. If you continue driving along the N7 you reach the Namibian border post at Vioolsdrift, 67 km north of Steinkopf. The R382 from Steinkopf takes you east to the coastal town of Port Nolloth with turnoffs to Lekkersing and Eksteenfontein that take your cross-country to the Richtersveld National Park.

accomodation

Kookfontein Rondavels offers cosy self-catering chalets with en suite bathrooms as well as a tourism information centre on site.

Overnight in Steinkopf and support two important social institutions. There are two self-catering flats at the Emanuelle home for disabled. People from this home can also spoil you with a delicious English breakfast. The old age home Huis EJ Appies can accommodate groups of up to twenty and provides self-catering facilities as well.

 

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