TOURIST INFORMATION
Richtersveld Tourism Information
Private Bag, X113, Port Nolloth, 8280
Tel 027 851 1111
Both Port Nolloth on the 'diamond coast' and nearby McDougall's Bay are very popular holiday destinations, offering the nature-lover, angler and diver a unique experience. Fine examples of the Nama culture can be viewed at Lekkersing, north of town. Port Nolloth was established in 1854 as a copper export harbour. Ore was brought here by rail for shipment overseas until well into the 20th century, but the harbour's narrow entrance was unsatisfactory, and Cape Town's harbour proved to be a more practical alternative. The area is one of the driest in South Africa, and until recently received its drinking water by boat. Port Nolloth is also notorious for its mists, called Malmokkie by the local Nama people. The village is the only holiday resort town on the Diamond Coast.
McDougall's Bay
Nama People's Settlements Complete with its ingenious matjieshuis homes. View at Steinkopf on the road to Port Nolloth.
