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.
Record Administration
Post date
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 07:53
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Location
Location
Mapping
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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.
Additionally, there are the Nama Cultural Tour, Steinkopf nature Walk, and flower tours.
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