Reasons to visit the Richtersveld
The Richtersveld Route is the best way to see this mountainous desert area in a limited amount of time. It follows the natural lay of the land, and the existing road networks, attractions and villages.
The Route starts where you leave the N7 at Steinkopf. Stop over at Kookfontein, only a few kilometres north of Seinkopt and a great place to overnight before you set off west along an excellent tar road to Port Nolloth.
Port Nolloth has several excellent restaurants for the hungry traveller and the Port Nolloth Museum Centre is an interpretation centre for the town and general area. Traveling north on tar you reach historic Alexander Bay where diamonds have been mined since 1928. Do not forget to stop over at the renovated Diggers Camp.
From Alexander Bay one travels east along the !Gariep to the rugged mountains of the Richtersveld. The road can be treacherous but as long as you drive slow and carefully, especially when it is wet, you will be well away.
Plan a few pitstops along the way including the Richtersveld National Park, Cornellskop and make your way to the Richtersveld World Heritage Site.