As part of the ground-truthing for the new Namaqualand Touring Map, Lizette Swart criss-crossed the area. She shares the top moments from her time in the field, along with travel advice for overlanders looking to explore Namaqualand.
Continue reading Highlights from the Namaqualand research trip
Namaqualand is a byword for wildflower spectacles, but there’s far more to experience. Think mountain vistas, 4×4 trails, off-grid camping, hot water springs and more. The new Slingsby Namaqualand Touring Map will help you see this landscape in all its glory.
Last spring, with a small window of opportunity to go in search of flowers, Mariska Bartlett hit the jackpot. From fields of yellow to tiny blooms in the deep desert, Namaqualand and the Richtersveld delivered heart-stopping beauty and unrivalled solitude. This is why you should start planning now.
Continue reading An express flower trip in remote Namaqualand and the Richtersveld
