Kleinzee (or Kleinsee) is a small coastal town in the Northern Cape, set on the West Coast and best known for diamond mining. Situated in Namaqualand, the town was originally based around a mining community, but was declared a ‘ghost town’ in 2011 after its mining endeavours came to a halt and the population dwindled drastically. De Beers had Kleinzee declared a public town to the Nama Khoi municipality, after which the town was developed into a more vacation-friendly destination.
The 'shipwreck and daisies route' is now a popular tourist attraction, and the Kleinzee Dam has been turned into an abalone aquaculture project, used to grow oysters for export. There are various 4x4 routes and hiking trails in the area, which is perfect for adventurous holidaymakers.
The Diamond Coast holds a beauty and mystique of its own with its cultural diversity and mineral mining. Kleinzee and the diamond mines that...
There is an absolutely great drive to Kleinzee that starts from the town of Springbok. From the centre of Springbok, follow signs for Kleinz...