Dune and coastal 4x4 sections
Experience sandy West Coast tracks, remote coastal towns and big ocean scenery.
All-inclusive guided self-drive lodge tour
West Coast: Salt & Sand 4×4 Lodge Tour
South Africa’s Atlantic coast and Namaqualand | 7 days
A guided self-drive 4×4 lodge journey along South Africa’s Atlantic coast and into Namaqualand, with coastal scenery and local food experiences.
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Starts in Paternoster
- Ends in Okiep
- Self-drive 4x4 lodge tour
Tour overview
West Coast sand, seafood and Namaqualand lodge comfort.
This seven-day lodge tour blends self-drive 4x4 adventure with comfortable overnight stays, coastal food stops and the wild scenery of the West Coast and Namaqualand.
The route travels from Paternoster to Lambertsbaai, Lutzville, Hondeklipbaai, Houthoop, Nigramoep, the Richtersveld and Okiep.
Why this tour is special
Designed around the strongest parts of the route.
Comfortable lodge rhythm
Stay in guesthouses, lodges and farm-style accommodation rather than camping.
Food and local stops
Enjoy Muisbosskerm, Lutzville Wine Farm, Rooi Spinnekop and relaxed group dinners.
Namaqualand and Richtersveld scenery
Travel through Namaqua Park, Wildeperdekloof, Nigramoep and the Okiep mining region.
Included in the tour
What’s included
Included in your tour price
- ✓
Guided self-drive 4x4 touring
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Lodge and guesthouse accommodation
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Meals and local food stops
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Qualified guide support and daily route leadership
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Pre-departure information and tour preparation guidance
- Included in your tour price.
West Coast: Salt & Sand 4×4 Lodge Tour itinerary
Your route
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Day 1Paternoster to LambertsbaaiMuisbosskerm and Grootvlei Guesthouse
Meet in Paternoster, travel through West Coast villages and enjoy lunch at Muisbosskerm before checking in at Grootvlei Guesthouse.
- Paternoster briefing
- Muisbosskerm seafood lunch
- Grootvlei Guesthouse
Day 2Lambertsbaai to LutzvilleDunes, Lutzville Winery and Joetsie Lodge
Return to the dunes for sand driving before travelling north via coastal towns to Lutzville Wine Farm and Joetsie Lodge.
- Dune driving
- Lutzville Wine Farm
- Joetsie Lodge
Day 3Lutzville to HondeklipbaaiNamaqua Park and Rooi Spinnekop
Follow scenic sandy tracks toward Hondeklipbaai, with stops along the coast before dinner at Rooi Spinnekop.
- Namaqua Park region
- Koringkorrelbaai
- Honnepondokkies
Day 4Hondeklipbaai to HouthoopWildeperdekloof Pass
Leave the coast and travel inland through Wildeperdekloof Pass before settling in at Houthoop Guest Farm.
- Remote pass scenery
- Kommagas region
- Houthoop Guest Farm
Day 5Port Nolloth and NigramoepDiamond towns and canyon scenery
Explore Kleinzee and Port Nolloth before heading inland to Nigramoep Slow Living Guest Farm.
- Port Nolloth lunch
- Nigramoep farm visit
- Namaqualand mountain scenery
Day 6Richtersveld day routeHell’s Pass and Okiep
Travel through Eksteensfontein, Hell’s Pass and the Richtersveld region before returning to Okiep Country Hotel.
- Eksteensfontein
- Hell’s Pass
- Okiep Country Hotel
Day 7Okiep and departureCopper mine heritage
Enjoy breakfast and a final Okiep mining heritage visit before saying farewell.
- Cornish Beam Pump
- Copper Museum
- Tour concludes
Confirmed departures
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2026 West Coast 7-Day Lodge Tour Departures
25 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026
Open- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Price
- R14 500 p/p
- Availability
- 10 spaces available
08 Nov 2026 to 14 Nov 2026
Open- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Price
- R14 500 p/p
- Availability
- 9 spaces available
13 Dec 2026 to 19 Dec 2026
Open- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Price
- R14 500 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
2027 West Coast Lodge 7-Night / 8-Day Departures
From 2027, this tour changes to our expanded 7-night / 8-day West Coast Lodge experience.
17 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
14 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
21 Mar 2027 to 28 Mar 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 14 spaces available
25 Apr 2027 to 02 May 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
16 May 2027 to 23 May 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 18 spaces available
27 Jun 2027 to 04 Jul 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
11 Jul 2027 to 18 Jul 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
24 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
21 Nov 2027 to 28 Nov 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
12 Dec 2027 to 19 Dec 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
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Receive your tour pack
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Join the tour
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FAQs
Before you book
Do I need my own vehicle?
For self-drive 4x4 tours, guests normally travel in their own suitable 4x4. Contact our team before booking if you need help confirming vehicle suitability.
What is included?
The accommodation, meals and planned experiences shown in the inclusions are covered in the tour price. Your booking confirmation will set out the final arrangements for your departure.
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West Coast: Salt & Sand 4×4 Lodge Tour
A guided self-drive 4x4 lodge adventure from Paternoster through West Coast dunes, Namaqua National Park, Hondeklipbaai, Nigramoep and Okiep.
R14 500West Coast: Salt & Sand 4×4 Lodge Tour
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