Northern Cape hiking is about remote desert landscapes, the Augrabies gorge, and Richtersveld mountains.
Top Trails
Augrabies Falls — Klipspringer Hiking Trail — 3-day, 39km route through the Orange River gorge. One of SA's toughest and most dramatic trails.
Richtersveld — Vensterval Trail — 4-day trail through the Richtersveld mountains. Extreme remoteness. Water management is critical.
Goegap — Hester Malan Wildflower Trail — Short trails through Namaqualand flower fields in season. Easy and beautiful.
Namakwaland Hiking Club Routes — Local club maintains several routes near Springbok. Contact them for access.
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