Kamieskroon may be derived from the Nama word ‘kam’, meaning two, and referring to twin peaks, while the Afrikaans ‘kroon’ could be a huge, cleft rock shaped like a crown.
After the harshness of the Knersvlakte and minimalist plains to the north of the Cederberg, the rugged outcrops rucking up along the N7 approach into the town of Kamieskroon, is a pleasure to behold.
The granite formations are bold and spectacular here to the south of Springbok, and it makes you want to get out of your car and shout at the top of your voice just to hear the echo reverberate in that quietness so specific to this part of the Northern Cape.
Once you’ve done your time at Springbok, head south on the N7 and drive for about 68 kilometres until you reach the little town of Kamiesk...
To the east and south of Kamieskroon, there are a series of gravel roads that lead through the mountains. These make for an excellent day tr...
The town’s origins can be traced back to the 1860s, when a small settlement formed a few kilometres further north from where the town stan...
Namaqua National Park is a vast landscape of semi-desert dotted with bursts of colorful flowers during springtime. It has some of the riches...