Namaqua Eco Trail 7-Day Tour
The Namaqua 4×4 Eco Trail is a seven-day self-drive adventure along the Orange River, designed for experienced off-roaders.
Tour Details
Cost
R 6350.00 p/p
Duration
Locations
01.WHAT TO EXPECT
Tour Details
Starting at Okiep Country Hotel, the journey traverses rugged terrain and remote desert landscapes, with wild camping at scenic riverbanks like Kamgab, Ramansdrift, and Hartbeesmond.
Travelers must be fully self-sufficient, as most camps lack facilities. Highlights include cultural villages, Klein Pella’s date farm, and river rafting at Red Rock Camp. The tour emphasizes eco-friendly travel, self-reliance, and deep connection with nature. It concludes with heartfelt farewells and optional guidance for those continuing toward the Kgalagadi or beyond. Meals are mostly self-provided.
Highlights
- 4×4 Off-road Adventure
- Wild Camping by the River
- Nama Cultural Village Visits
- Stunning Desert landscapes
- Klein Pella Date Farm
- Orange River rafting
What You Should Bring
- Light Clothing
- Sun Hat
- Sun Block
- Warm Jacket
- Own Meals & Drinking Water
- Enough Fuel for 400km
Times
Departure Times: 9.00am
Dropoff Time: 2pm
Includes
- Qualified Guide
- Guide Vehicle
- Free Roaming WiFi (Temporarily unavailable)
- Two-Way Radios
- Park Fees
- Camping Fees
- Shared Camp Toilet Tent
- Meals as per itinerary
- River Day Raft
02.Making Memories
Tour Gallery
03.What We Have Planned
Tour Itenary
DAY 1
Okiep Country Hotel, NC to Khamgab
DAY 2
Kamgab to Ramansdrift
DAY 3
Ramansdrift to Hartbeesmond
DAY 4
Hartbeesmond to Klein Pella Guest Farm
DAY 5
Klein Pella to Red Rock River Camp in Onseepkans
DAY 6
Red Rock River Camp
DAY 7
Our final Day – We say our Good Bye’s
DAY 1
Okiep Country Hotel, NC to Khamgab
Wild Camping, No ablutions, Provide own meals
Join us on an unforgettable adventure and experience the Northern Cape & Namaqualand with us on the banks of the mighty Orange River.
Our journey begins at the Okiep Country Hotel at 8 am, where we meet for a tour and safety briefing before departing in our self-drive 4×4 vehicles at 9am. Please arrange your own accommodation for the night before departure. We head north east towards Khamgab River Camp on the Orange River via the small mining village of Concordia driving through rocky terrain in 4×4 mode.
DAY 2
Kamgab to Ramansdrift
Wild Camping, No ablutions, Provide own meals
After a delicious breakfast at Kamgab Camp, our spirits soar as we continue on our journey east along the dusty track bound for Ramansdrift.
Its advisable to bring along your sun hat, sunscreen and lots of water especially in the summer months from October to April.
DAY 3
Ramansdrift to Hartbeesmond
Wild Camping, No ablutions, Provide own meals
Covering a distance of approximately 300km of the 600km long trail, takes us 4 days. This trail is designed for off-road drivers and requires a 4×4 vehicle with low range and high clearance and an experienced guide. The trail is designed to be an eco-friendly adventure, with a strong emphasis on responsible off-roading and conservation. Participants are required to stick to the designated tracks, avoid disturbing the local flora and fauna, and leave no trace of your presence.
DAY 4
Hartbeesmond to Klein Pella Guest Farm
Camping with ablutions, Provide Own Meals – Restaurant meals to be arranged at own costs.
We continue our journey eastward and set up camp for the night at Klein Pella, home to the largest date farm in the Southern Hemisphere, spanning 18,000 hectares along the Orange River.
DAY 5
Klein Pella to Red Rock River Camp in Onseepkans
Camping with ablutions, Dinner Braai Included.
The route east to Onseepkans takes us along the Orange River, passing through the town of Pofadder. Onseepkans is a small settlement situated on the riverbank and serves as a border post between South Africa (Pofadder) and Namibia (Keetmanshoop).
DAY 6
Red Rock River Camp
River Rafting with lunch, Provide Own Evening Meals.
After breakfast, our hosts will lead us on a scenic river-rafting excursion along the picturesque Orange River, using two-person rafts. For lunch, we’ll pause on a natural island amidst the river, where we’ll enjoy a freshly prepared meal by our skilled Nama guides.
DAY 7
Our final Day – We say our Good Bye’s
After six days of experiencing the adventure of wild camping along the Orange River, traversing arid landscapes, and navigating rugged, dry riverbeds, we bid each other farewell as we head off in our respective directions.
04. We Work With the best
Our Affiliations
YOCO Payments
Okiep Country Hotel
Northern Cape Tourism
Namakwa 4x4 Eco-Trail
South African National Parks
