Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2917BC8
    Site Name
    Besondermeid
    Descriptions
    Site History

    The original Nama Settlement was situated at Besondermeid, 5km south of the present day Steinkop. In 1818 a Rhenish Mission Station was established, and in 1821 the Mission Station was moved to the current Steinkopf due to a perennial spring.

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    Last modified
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      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -29.3333330556, 17.7166669444
      Northern Cape
      • Namakwa
      • Nama Khoi
      Site Address

      South Africa

      Location notes
      Situated in the Nama Khoi Municipality 50km north of Springbok and 5kmsouth of Steinkopf on the N7.
      Access details
      There are half day or 1 day tours that are available, including donkey cart rides. There is an informative 2 day hiking trail which includes a sleepover night with traditional Nama food, hospitality and stories.
      Additionally, there are the Nama Cultural Tour, Steinkopf nature Walk, and flower tours.
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