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ROAD ACCESS
Matzikama lays on the N7, Cape Namibia Route, approx. 300km (3 Hours) North of Cape Town and 1200km (11 Hours)
from Windhoek. It can also be reached from the North (Gauteng, Mpumalanga, etc) along the N14/R27 via
Upington, N12/R27 via Kimberley and the N1/R63 via Bloemfontein and Victoria West.
ACCOMMODATION
Accredited Matzikama Tourism Members offer a wide variety of places to stay from self-catering, caravaning
to guest houses and hotels. Please refer to
"Find Info by Town:" in the left menu by
clicking on the town, for informational listings on Tourism Info,
Attractions, Activities, Tour Operators, Accommodation, Restaurants, Conference Facilities and Commercial Services.
ATTRACTIONS
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Matzikama, home to the northernmost vineyards of the Western Cape, offers the wine lover a selection of
cellars to visit for wine tasting and/or purchasing. Have a look at the
Olifantsriver Vodacom Wine Route. |
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Hiking trails in and around Matzikama give the hiker the opportunity to absorb the rugged beauty, endless
vistas and flora & fauna of the area. |
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Rock art, the ancient pictorial history of the San and Khoi people, abound in the area, with some of the
finest to be seen in the Matzikama mountains. |
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Ratelgat, with sacred area and grave of Paramount Chief
AAS le Fleur of the Griqua, also provides the facility to experience the traditional lifestyle of the
Grique. |
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4 x 4 Trails form part of the activities offered to the outdoor, adventurous visitor.
Star gazers paradise! The clear summer night skies, minimal ambient town lighting and nearly zero air
polution make for an ideal setting to explore the southern night skies. |
Matzikama Tourism recommends that you stay at least a couple of days in the region to truly experience
the variety of its attractions and diversity of its people.
NEED TO KNOW
What to bring along?
Camera, Video Camera, Binoculars, Good book on flowers of Namaqualand, Sun-Hat, sun-block, Sunglasses,
Emergency Kit.
| Climate
Winter occurs during the months of May - August and is generally cool with an average temperature of
20°C.
Summers on the other hand are warm and dry, with a relatively comfortable average temperature of
29°C.
Check out Weather SA for your latest
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International Dialing Code
+27(code for South Africa) 27(area code for Matzikama) + number
Emergency Numbers
AMBULANCE: 10177 / 027 219 1090
HOSPITAL: 027 213 2039
SA POLICE: 10111 / 027 201 3200
Time
Throughout the year, standard time in South Africa is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, one hour
ahead of central European Winter Time and seven hours in advance of Eastern Standard Mean Time.
| Local Tip
While you're in the area, listen to the local radio station,
Radio Namaqualand @ 93.4FM |
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| Crayfishing Permits
Permits for crayfishing are available at all post offices. Please note that you need to take your
identity document. It is only legal to catch crayfish in season time i.e. November - April each year. |
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Money
Most banks in the Matzikama are open 08h30 - 15h30 during the week, and from 08h00 - 11h00 on Saturdays.
Automated teller machines (ATM's) are found at various points in different towns. The unit of currency is
'R', the Rand. There are 100 cents to one Rand.
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- Welcome to Matzikama
- Die Natuurwonders van Namakwaland en die Richtersveld!
- Discovering the West Coast
- Reis deur Namakwalandse Blommeprag met volksname
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