02 Aug 2027 to 06 Aug 2027
OpenDuration
5 days
Price
R 15 700 p/p
Seats
20 spaces available
Namaqualand, Northern Cape
Namaqualand: Desert in Colour 4×4 Lodge Tour
South Africa’s flower country, landscapes and local heritage | 5 days
A five-day guided self-drive 4x4 flower-season journey based around Okiep Country Hotel, with flexible floral routes, Namaqualand landscapes, cultural history and regional hospitality.
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09 Aug 2027 to 13 Aug 2027
OpenDuration
5 days
Price
R 15 700 p/p
Seats
20 spaces available
16 Aug 2027 to 20 Aug 2027
OpenDuration
5 days
Price
R 15 700 p/p
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23 Aug 2027 to 27 Aug 2027
OpenDuration
5 days
Price
R 15 700 p/p
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20 spaces available
30 Aug 2027 to 03 Sept 2027
OpenDuration
5 days
Price
R 15 700 p/p
Seats
20 spaces available
05 Sept 2027 to 09 Sept 2027
OpenDuration
5 days
Price
R 15 700 p/p
Seats
20 spaces available
Overview
A flexible Namaqualand flower-season base tour
The Namaqualand: Desert in Colour 4×4 Lodge Tour is built around the flower season, with routes adapted to current bloom, weather and access conditions.
Okiep Country Hotel is the home base for four nights, with daily guided routes into floral landscapes around Goegap, Kammieskroon, Skilpad and the Richtersveld region.
This page does not guarantee a fixed bloom location. The guide adjusts the route to give the group the strongest available Namaqualand flower and cultural experience.
What makes this tour special
Flowers, culture and Namaqualand scenery
Seasonal Flower Routes
Follow guided routes adapted to rainfall, sunlight, weather and bloom conditions.
Okiep Country Hotel Base
Stay at Okiep Country Hotel unless a departure-specific approved exception applies.
Goegap and Kammieskroon
Explore classic Namaqualand flower and landscape areas from the approved itinerary.
Skilpad National Park Region
Visit the Skilpad area where conditions and operational access allow.
Richtersveld-Linked Landscapes
Experience dry riverbeds, mountain views and remote Northern Cape scenery.
Mining and Local Heritage
Okiep's mining history and regional culture form part of the wider tour context.
Your journey into Namaqualand
Route moments that define the journey
Flower Spectacles
Seasonal blooms are the core of the route, with daily choices based on current conditions.
Cultural Heritage
The tour includes historic towns, mining heritage and Namaqualand communities.
Guided 4x4 Access
Self-drive 4x4 touring allows the group to reach gravel routes and remote scenery.
Comfortable Base
Returning to the same hotel base each night keeps the experience simple and comfortable.
Wild Landscapes
Dry valleys, passes and wide Northern Cape views add contrast to the flower focus.
Seasonal Flexibility
The guide can adjust daily routing to respond to flowers, weather and road conditions.
Day by day
Five-day Namaqua floral itinerary
Day 1
Meet and Greet at Okiep
Okiep Country Hotel
Meet at Okiep Country Hotel at 17:00 for a relaxed welcome, briefing and group dinner. This first evening sets up the route plan for the flower and cultural touring days ahead.
Overnight: Okiep Country Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Okiep baseWelcome briefingGroup dinnerTour setup
Day 1: Meet and Greet at Okiep
Day 1
Meet and Greet at Okiep
Okiep Country Hotel
Meet at Okiep Country Hotel at 17:00 for a relaxed welcome, briefing and group dinner. This first evening sets up the route plan for the flower and cultural touring days ahead.
Overnight: Okiep Country Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Okiep baseWelcome briefingGroup dinnerTour setup
Day 2: Goegap and Kammieskroon
Day 2
Goegap and Kammieskroon
Okiep, Goegap and Kammieskroon region
Explore the Goegap and Kammieskroon areas, using the guide's local assessment of flowers, weather and access to choose the strongest route for the day.
Overnight: Okiep Country Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner where arranged
GoegapKammieskroonFlower areasGuided route
Day 3: Richtersveld via Eksteenfontein
Day 3
Richtersveld via Eksteenfontein
Namaqualand landscapes and Eksteenfontein region
Travel through remote Namaqualand landscapes toward the Richtersveld region, following winding tracks and dry riverbeds to Orange River viewpoints before returning to Okiep Country Hotel.
Overnight: Okiep Country Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
EksteenfonteinDry riverbedsOrange River viewsRemote landscapes
Day 4: Wildeperdekloof Pass and Skilpad
Day 4
Wildeperdekloof Pass and Skilpad
Wildeperdekloof Pass and Skilpad National Park region
Travel through flower country toward Skilpad and enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by seasonal landscapes where conditions allow. The route includes the Wildeperdekloof Pass area.
Overnight: Okiep Country Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Wildeperdekloof PassSkilpad regionPacked lunchFlower landscapes
Day 5: Okiep Heritage and Farewell
Day 5
Okiep Heritage and Farewell
Okiep and departure
Spend the final morning learning about Okiep's mining heritage before saying farewell and beginning the journey home.
Final day, no overnight
Meals: Breakfast
Okiep mining heritageFarewellBreakfastTour conclusion
Practical information
Before you travel
A guided five-day self-drive 4x4 floral and cultural tour, based primarily at Okiep Country Hotel.
Gallery
Namaqua flower-season route views
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02 Aug 2027 to 06 Aug 2027 · R 15 700 p/p · 20 spaces available