South AfricaField Guide
Scenic Drive Northern Cape

Richtersveld

A mountain desert World Heritage landscape in the far northwest — South Africa's last true wilderness.

Overnight
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Trip Role

Overnight

Ideal stay

3-4 days
Trip Role
Overnight
Ideal Stay
3-4 days
Source Verified

Why it's worth your time

Otherworldly: succulents, fog, and orange rock along the Orange River. 4x4 only, self-sufficient, and properly remote. The half-moon landscape is unlike anywhere else in the country.