diamond coast

Both Port Nolloth on the ‘diamond coast’ and nearby McDougall’s Bay are very popular holiday destinations, offering the nature lover, angler and diver a unique experience. Fine examples of the Nama culture can be viewed at Lekkersing, north of town. Port Nolloth was established in 1854 as a copper export harbour. Ore was brought here by rail for shipment overseas until well into the 20^th century, but the harbour’s narrow entrance was unsatisfactory, and Cape Town’s harbour proved to be a more practical alternative. The area is one of the driest in South Africa, and until recently received it’s drinking water by boat. Port Nolloth is also notorious for it’s mists, called Malmokkie by the local Nama people. The village is the only holiday resort town on the Diamond Coast.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

McDougall’s Bay 4 km, Springbok 145 km, Steinkopf 93 km, Vioolsdrift 167 km

Banks – FNB

ATTRACTIONS

McDougall’s Bay

A cluster of seaside cottages, houses and camping sites south of Port Nolloth is a popular boating, fishing and crayfishing spot

Nama People’s Settlements

Complete with it’s ingenious matjieshuis homes. View at Steinkopf on the road to Port Nolloth

ACTIVITIES

Fishing

Offers both crayfishing and line fishing

Accommodation in and around Port Nolloth