More time on route
Seven nights allows a slower rhythm and deeper northern section.
All-inclusive guided self-drive lodge tour
West Coast: Salt & Sand Explorer 4×4 Lodge Tour
Paternoster to Namaqualand, South Africa | 8 days
Explore the Atlantic coast and Namaqualand on a guided eight-day 4×4 lodge journey from Paternoster.
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Starts in Paternoster
- Ends in Okiep
- Self-drive 4x4 lodge tour
Tour overview
A longer West Coast lodge journey with extra time in the north.
This seven-night lodge tour follows the West Coast north through Paternoster, Lambertsbaai, Lutzville, Hondeklipbaai, Houthoop, Nigramoep, the Richtersveld and Okiep.
It adds a more relaxed rhythm, with two nights in the Nigramoep area and a fuller route through the northern landscapes.
Why this tour is special
Designed around the strongest parts of the route.
Dunes and coastal villages
Experience sandy tracks, fishing villages and Atlantic coast scenery.
Nigramoep and canyon landscapes
Spend two nights around Nigramoep with time for Schaaprivier Canyon exploration.
Okiep heritage finish
End with copper-mining history and a final Northern Cape farewell.
Included in the tour
What’s included
Included in your tour price
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Guided self-drive 4x4 touring
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Seven nights lodge and guesthouse accommodation
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Meals and local stops
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Nigramoep and Richtersveld route experiences
- Included in your tour price.
- ✓
Pre-departure information and guide support
- Included in your tour price.
West Coast: Salt & Sand Explorer 4×4 Lodge Tour itinerary
Your route
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Day 1Paternoster to LambertsbaaiMuisbosskerm and Grootvlei
Start in Paternoster, travel the West Coast and enjoy Muisbosskerm before checking into Grootvlei Guesthouse.
- Paternoster briefing
- Muisbosskerm
- Grootvlei
Day 2Lambertsbaai to LutzvilleDunes and Joetsie Lodge
Return to the dune belts near Lambertsbaai before travelling via coastal towns to Joetsie Lodge.
- Dune driving
- Lutzville lunch
- Joetsie Lodge
Day 3Lutzville to HondeklipbaaiNamaqua coast
Travel north on sandy coastal tracks with floral displays and coastal stops before Hondeklipbaai.
- Namaqua coast
- Rooi Spinnekop
- Honnepondokkies
Day 4Hondeklipbaai to HouthoopWildeperdekloof Pass
Leave the coast and travel through remote inland scenery to Houthoop Guest Farm.
- Wildeperdekloof
- Kommagas region
- Houthoop
Day 5Port Nolloth and NigramoepDiamond coast and farm stay
Explore Kleinzee and Port Nolloth before heading inland to Nigramoep Slow Living Guest Farm.
- Port Nolloth
- Nigramoep
- Farm dinner
Day 6NigramoepSchaaprivier Canyon
Spend a full day exploring Nigramoep and Schaaprivier Canyon by 4x4, with veld picnic moments.
- Canyon exploration
- Remote valleys
- Second Nigramoep night
Day 7Richtersveld to OkiepHell’s Pass and final lodge night
Travel through Eksteensfontein, Hell’s Pass and Richtersveld scenery before Okiep Country Hotel.
- Eksteensfontein
- Hell’s Pass
- Okiep Country Hotel
Day 8Okiep and departureMine tour and farewell
Enjoy a final breakfast and Okiep mining heritage visit before departure.
- Cornish Beam Pump
- Copper Museum
- Farewell
Confirmed departures
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17 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
14 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
21 Mar 2027 to 28 Mar 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
25 Apr 2027 to 02 May 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
16 May 2027 to 23 May 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 18 spaces available
27 Jun 2027 to 04 Jul 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
11 Jul 2027 to 18 Jul 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
24 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
21 Nov 2027 to 28 Nov 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
12 Dec 2027 to 19 Dec 2027
Open- Duration
- 8 days
- Price
- R17 950 p/p
- Availability
- 20 spaces available
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Receive your tour pack
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Join the tour
Arrive prepared, meet the group and enjoy the route with Why Not Africa Tours.
FAQs
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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 Explorer 4×4 Lodge Tour
An eight-day, seven-night West Coast and Namaqualand guided self-drive lodge tour with dunes, coastal towns, Nigramoep, Richtersveld scenery and Okiep heritage.
R17 950West Coast: Salt & Sand Explorer 4×4 Lodge Tour
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