Namaqua Eco Trail 7-Day Tour – Pella to the West Coast
Embark on a 7-day self-drive 4×4 Camping tour through the Northern Cape, exploring diverse ecosystems in Namaqualand and the West Coast.
Tour Details
Cost
R 7 950.00 Camping p/p
Add R1800 for Single Traveler
Max 10 Vehicles
Departure
7 Days – 20th to 26th September 2026
Route
Klein Pella to Lutzville via the Namaqua Eco Trail and the West Coast
01.WHAT TO EXPECT
Tour Details
Starting at Klein Pella Guest Farm, the route includes wild camping along the Namaqua 4×4 Eco Trail for 3 nights, visiting renowned Nigramoep Slow Living Guest Farm and ending up on the West Coast at Hondeklip Baai and another Wild Camping Experience on our last night, smack bang on the West Coast dunes with waves lulling you to sleep . Enjoy cultural encounters, seasonal wildflower displays, and rugged off-road trails.
From riverbanks to coastal dunes, each day offers unique landscapes and activities. This unforgettable expedition blends nature, culture, and adventure in one of South Africa’s most scenic regions.
Highlights
What You Should Bring
- Light Clothing
- Sun Hat
- Sun Block
- Warm Jacket
- Own Meals
- 4×4 With High Clearance
- Enough Fuel for 400km stretch
- 4×4 Camper or Roof Top Tent
- All Camping Equipment
- Binoculars
- Braai Wood
- Drinking Water for 7 Days
- Water for cooking and cleaning
- Tyre Pump & Guage
- Recovery Gear
Times
Departure Times: 9.00am
Dropoff Time: 2pm
Includes
- Qualified Guide
- Guide Vehicle
- Tour Dossier
- Camp Fees
- Some Meals as per Itinerary
- Activities as per Itinerary
- Free Roaming Wifi (Temporarily unavailable)
- Two-Way Radios
- Route Maps
- First Night Meal
- Promotional Gift
Activities Include
- Namaqua Eco Trail Wild Camping
- Nigramoep Canyon Floral Tour
- Seafood Lunch
- Wild Camping on the Coast
02.Making Memories
Tour Gallery
03.What We Have Planned
Tour Itenary
DAY 1
Departure after a safety brief at 8am
DAY 2
Travel to the Groot Melkhout Boom
DAY 3
Kamgab River Bed Wild Camping
DAY 4
Nigramoep Slow Living Guest Farm
DAY 5
Nigramoep to Hondeklip Baai
DAY 6
Waterval Farm Wild Camping on the Beach
DAY 7
Farewell
DAY 1
Morning Brief at 8am, departure 9am
Our journey begins at Klein Pella Camp Site, where we meet the day before departure to connect with our fellow travellers. Please remember to book your pre-departure accommodation at Pella and join us for a complimentary dinner hosted at 6 pm.
The following morning we gather for a short safety briefing at 8 a.m. before departing in our self-drive 4×4 vehicles at 9 a.m. We travel west along the Namaqua 4×4 Eco Trail, taking in the vast and ever-changing landscape of the Northern Cape. By early afternoon, we reach the Hartbeesmond campsite on the banks of the Orange River, where we set up our wild camp for the night. As evening falls, we relax beside the campfire, enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature and the incredible canopy of stars overhead.
DAY 2
Travel West to Groot Melkhout Boom
After breakfast, we continue our journey west along the Namaqua Eco Trail, following remote tracks that wind through rugged terrain and open plains. The route offers ever-changing views of the surrounding desert landscape, with occasional glimpses of the Orange River in the distance. Around midday, we stop at Witbank, a small outpost along the trail, where you can enjoy a refreshing cool drink or top up on ice before moving on. In the late afternoon, we reach Groot Melkhout Boom, a beautiful campsite shaded by an ancient tree beside the Orange River, where we set up camp for the night.
DAY 3
Kamgab River Camp
After breakfast, we pack up camp and continue our adventure west from Groot Melkhout Boom toward Kamgab River Camp. The trail becomes more challenging as we traverse sections filled with large boulders, rocky inclines, and rugged terrain that will test both driver and vehicle. The scenery is dramatic, with striking rock formations and wide-open vistas typical of the Namaqua Eco Trail. We take our time navigating the route, stopping to admire the raw beauty of the desert landscape. By late afternoon, we arrive at Kamgab River Camp, a peaceful spot along the river where we set up camp for the night.
DAY 4
Kamgab to Nigramoep Guest Farm
After breaking camp in the morning, we leave Kamgab and drive back up the Kamgab riverbed, following its winding course through dramatic rock formations and sandy stretches. The trail gradually climbs out of the valley as we make our way toward the renowned Nigramoep Slow Living Guest Farm. Along the way, we stop in Steinkopf to refuel and grab any essentials before continuing our journey. By late afternoon, we arrive at Nigramoep and settle into their scenic Canyon Base Camp. Here we enjoy a comfortable overnight stay surrounded by tranquility, with a delicious dinner served that evening and breakfast the following morning.
DAY 5
Nigramoep to Hondeklip Baai
After a stunning breakfast at Nigramoep, we depart and continue our journey west toward the coast. The landscape changes as we leave the rocky interior behind and descend toward the cool Atlantic breeze. Around midday, we arrive in Hondeklip Baai, where we stop for a delightful seafood lunch at the popular Dop & Kreef restaurant, a local favorite known for its fresh catch and relaxed coastal charm. After lunch, we make our way to the nearby Hondepondokkies campsite, set near the beach with coastal views. We set up camp for the night, enjoying a peaceful evening beside the campfire beneath a brilliant canopy of stars.
DAY 6
Hondeklip Baai to Waterval Farm
After breakfast we head further south along the coast and make our way through the Namaqua National Park traversing thick sandy trails. We visit places like the Spoeg River Caves, a seal Colony and have lunch on the beach at KoringKorrel Baai. After lunch we excit the park and enter Waterval Farm, a privately owned farm with the ocean as its borders. Waterval farm has over 90 designated camping spots on the coast, neatly set-out with fire pits and cleared spots for your camper or tent. We enjoy a braai on our final night, listening to the waves breaking on the shore, lulling us off to sleep on this magnificent coastline.
DAY 7
Waterval Farm to Lutzville
After waking and breakfast, we head further south along the sandy tracks and make our way towards Lutzville where we part our ways until we meet again on a next adventure.
We arrive at Lutzville roughly at lunch time.