Beach Northern Cape
Port Nolloth
The main beach of the Northern Cape's only resort-coast town — cold Atlantic water, diamond-dredge history, and the westernmost swim in South Africa.
Only If Nearby
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Trip Role
Only If Nearby
Ideal stay
2 hours
Best for
Off-the-beaten-path travelers
Our take
A rugged, atmospheric frontier town where the desert meets the sea.
A rugged, atmospheric frontier town where the desert meets the sea.
- Trip Role
- Only If Nearby
- Ideal Stay
- 2 hours
- Time Needed
- Half day
- Best For
- Off-the-beaten-path travelers
- Go If
- You are on a road trip and want to see the most remote, westernmost coast of South Africa.
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Why it's worth your time
The primary coastal town of the Northern Cape, Port Nolloth is defined by its industrial history of diamond dredging and its frigid Atlantic waters. It is a stark, remote destination for those seeking the edge of the map.
What we love
The unique, desolate beauty of the desert meeting the cold ocean.
What to know
The water is extremely cold year-round; swimming is for the brave.