S1 - Ep 226 - Hondeklip Bay - A Small Fishing Village Along the Namaqualand Coast!

We left Soebatsfontein and travelled on a beautiful scenic gravel road all the way to Hondeklip Bay. We arrived late in the afternoon, went to our accommodation directly to check in and then immediately started our exploration of the small fishing village. Situated along the Namaqualand coast, we found this little place to be very quiet. We did not see many people around. I'm pretty sure it gets much busier during the holiday season. We wanted to see the rock which looked like a dog because that is how this village got its name. In the beginning we struggled to see the resemblance, but I think we finally were able to figure it out, more-or-less at least. Then, after a short drive through the village, the light started to fade so we returned to our accommodation for the night and continued exploring the next morning. We had to go to the beautiful lighthouse we saw from our chalet and that is exactly what we did! We were very happy that we were able to drive right up to this impressive structure. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #hondeklipbay #hondeklipbaai #northerncape #soebatsfontein
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[@1812nico]

Hi you two! Thank you for taking me along on this Namakwa trip. So real South Africa! According to Wikipedia, Hondeklipbaai was once a harbour to export copper ore from the mines around Springbok. This apparently moved to Port Nolloth. I think any fishing and boating enthusiast will love this place. Keep up the cuppas and stay safe!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Hello there! Interesting info about the copper exports from this particular harbour, we didn't know that. We heard quite a bit about copper later on this trip, which was a first for us. Definitely an idyllic place for anyone who loves fishing, I completely agree! I thought you may enjoy the cuppas with the lighthouse in the background. 🎑☕ We're glad to have had you on the backseat for this one and we'll see you soon again! 🚗

[@hannesvanniekerk499]

Thank you again for a fabulous trip. The poor little Kwid rattled a lot. The scenery so typical of that coast, not your usual pretty but absolutely beautiful and beguiling. So difficult to explain to anyone who has not experienced it. Much appreciated.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed our visit to Hondeklip Bay! 🤩🌊 The Kwiddie is not the quietest ride at the best of times, but that doesn't bother us in the slightest. The road to the lighthouse was extra sandy in places, but it turned out to be no problem for the little car, which remains an absolute beast! 🚗😍 I love your description of the scenery as 'beguiling', so incredibly apt. Thanks for coming along with us!

[@frederikbrits9559]

As a Transvaler the vastness of the West Coast is amazing, so much potential there for development, away from cities

[@DustBugsTravel]

It's true. The distances between all these villages and towns are so great and yet they just kept on coming. Thank you for watching! 😁🚗

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Just bring water, we already have the sand.....

[@Getouttahere78]

I think the "Transvalers" must rather stay where they are. We don't want our West Coast spoiled 🤔

[@ThePeopleSing]

What is a "Transvaler"?

[@monicabierman3450]

I have just founded your chanel, and I am so grateful for it ( I’ve been binge watching your videos!). We emigrated to America in 2001, so it is absolutely precious to me to be able to “visit” all these beautiful places in South Africa through you guys. Thank you so much for all your hard work and time , we all appreciate so much! 🌻

[@DustBugsTravel]

Greetings to you in the USA and welcome to our channel! We're happy to hear that you've jumped on board and are enjoying our videos. 🤩 We look forward to having you accompany us as we explore many more places. 😁🚗

[@deonzar]

Lekker ou Hondeklipbaai. In the days when you could still drive on the beach, Hondeklipbaai was the gathering point, we drive up the remains of the Aristea, and then back on the road about 14km and we turn south at the gate where the Namaqua National Park, the coastal section is now. And there the fun started...but I will spare you the boring betails.. 🙂. In the holiday season Hondeklipbaai is very busy. When we camp in the Park a lot of us drive out to Hondeklipbaai to get some supplies and to eat some fish and chips...look at the sea....have some wine with old friends form previous camps . If the Westcoast is in your blood, it does not matter what the elements throw at you...yes and thanx for showing this part of the country to the rest of the world...

[@DustBugsTravel]

I just knew you'll have some special memories of this place and I wasn't wrong! 😁 I can hear your love for the West Coast as I read your comment. We had an absolute blast exploring this part of our country, to which we've never been before. We don't mind bad weather at all and happily take it as it comes, but the lack of cellphone signal is sometimes a struggle for us. 😏 We messed up by missing the Aristea shipwreck, I'm quite bummed about that. 🥴 We had one spot of signal between Soebatsfontein and Hondeklip Bay and not again until we were long gone out of the village and only realised it then. 🙄 Thanks for visiting this part of the country with us and for sharing your special memories, I appreciate that. We shall see you in the next town and no prizes for guessing where that will be! 😁🚗

[@deonzar]

@@DustBugsTravel Kleinsee my guess

[@Phuong.Nguyen-]

Very pretty image

[@DustBugsTravel]

It was indeed a pretty sight! 🤩🚗

[@CheGypsyWay]

I called it Stone Dog Bay 😄.. when we were last there it was still a fully functioning little fishing village.. that's a long while back.. Thank you for stopping there. Your accommodation looked really cute.. safe travels Dustbug's 🚗✨💖

[@DustBugsTravel]

It was our first time visiting this bay with a stone dog! You have quite a cool name for the place! 😎🐶 It was rather sad to see those derelict buildings on the ocean, I must say. Our little cottage was very cute indeed with a fantastic view of the lighthouse which we loved. We're glad you could visit Hondeklip Bay again and this time with us. 🤩🚗

[@CheGypsyWay]

@@DustBugsTravel me too, thank you.. I'd forgotten about this little village ..was sad to see their rooftops off . Was a fully functioning little fishing village back then.. when they brought in the new fishing quoter systems in, it was devastating for these little places where families have been fishing for generations.😢

[@martinnyirenda2525]

Growing up in Zambia, i remember we used to sit around the old wooden stoke, eat dumplings and dance langarm(sp). Mum taught us to sing all the nice Afrikaans tunes about the trains on Namaqualand's line, about Om Maarman who would bring broet, Kanyas and Fat and we had a special one on Hondeklipbaai. I cannot remember the words anymore but the little tune is ringing in my mind but the words have all but disappeared

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sounds like very fond memories those. Langarm is spelt 100% correctly. 👌Don't worry about not remembering the lyrics to the song, as long as the tune lingers, it will always remind you of special times with Mum! 😊🎼

[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys what a unusual place with my small amount of afrikaans I thought it was chicken Rock lol so atherial under the cloudy sky's I could imagine it being a artist colony so much potential to be a thriving holiday resort but maybe the locals like it quiet South Africa never fails to intrigue and impress thanks for a great video cheerio till the next one

[@DustBugsTravel]

So we did struggle a little to see the dog in the rock, I'm not going to lie. 🙄🐶 Other viewers have explained that the village actually does get quite busy during holiday season, so it sounds like it's not always that quiet. There are certainly enough accommodation establishments in town, so it would make sense. It certainly was a very interesting village and I'm sure many artists would find numerous beautiful scenes to paint and draw. Thanks for taking this drive with us! 🤩🚗

[@trudie1330]

Thanks for once again taking me back on roads years ago traveled. My dad worked for Namaqualand Ventures(they had to go from farm to farm to see if it would be viable for De Beers to mine there). We stood for a long time at koinaas?? and Hondeklipbaai were where all shopping happened. This were in the 1960's and at that time the Canning Co were going strong. The last camp were at Kleinzee and begining of 1970 we moved to the then Transvaal as Namaqwa Ventures were disbanded. Thank you once again. Hope you will take the road to Koinaas and from there go to Springbok via the Wildeperdhoekpas. Be safe.

[@DustBugsTravel]

It's our pleasure to take you to places of which you have fond and special memories. 😊 That sounds like quite an interesting time in your life and your dad certainly had an interesting job! Koingnaas, we later learnt, is spelt with 'ng', but it's silent for the most part as we understand it and almost everyone says 'Koinaas'.. This trip was a few weeks ago already and we took a different route, so didn't do the Wildeperdehoek Pass this time around. We'll remember that for a future possible trip back to the area. We so appreciate you watching our video! 🤩🚗

[@annawitter5161]

Huis paleis pondok varhok.....ek sou se julle pondok is agtermekaar! I saw the dog from far off, it looks more like a dog from there. The lighthouse is so cool, but ooh! i would have been so scared of getting stuck in that road. The art gallery is the best thing. I would visit just for that

[@DustBugsTravel]

Our pondok was actually quite comfortable, albeit very compact. 😁 We were so tired that night that we literally just fell into bed. I knew you would appreciate that open-air art gallery. We drove past it a couple of times and I didn't even notice it, until Sonia said I should turn around and stop there. It was great to see such imagination and certainly put a smile on our faces! 🖼️ The road which eventually led to the ligthouse was rather thick with sand, so the wheels were churning ever so slightly, but luckily we made it through! 😁🚗

[@annawitter5161]

@@DustBugsTravel Good on you! Looking forward to next episode. Certainly never a dull moment round you guys.

[@rorysullivan4913]

The west coast is certainly deserted. Had always seen Hondeklipbaai on the map but did not picture it like this. Expected a bit of Strandfontein for some reason or other. Those unsightly buildings will hopefully disappear soon

[@DustBugsTravel]

We've never been to this particular part of the West Coast and we weren't expecting a small village like this either, so that was rather surprising to us too. Like you, we were also always under the impression that it's more of a holiday destination, rather than a small fishing village. It just goes to show that one doesn't really know unless one visits in person. We certainly learnt that more than once on this trip. That canning company must've been quite a big operation before it closed down, it was sad to see those buildings all but destroyed. 😢 The lighthouse was literally the highlight of our visit to Hondeklip Bay, that was magnificent to see and we even got up several times during the night to see it flashing! 🎑🤩

[@flodillon991]

Another place I have never heard of glad I can look at your episodes. Very interesting about the canning factory. Just loved the lighthouse. A very restful place next to the sea one can only relax there. Thank you.

[@DustBugsTravel]

The lighthouse that we could see from our accommodation and close-up the next day was the highlight for us. We just loved that we could see it flashing during the night and still the next morning! 🎑 It was sad to see those buildings on the ocean in ruins, but the story is indeed an interesting one. 🦞 We're glad that our first visit to Hondeklip Bay could be yours too, thanks for joining us! 🌊🤩

[@franspistorius1886]

My heartbeat increased, spectacular scenery. Like the old yellow car body and plough with the koppie as background. Lost for words. The Kwid is challenged by the corrugations and starting to produce a musical vibrating melody. Reminded me of past experiences. We once travelled the western part of Namibië, north of the canyon to a place called Helmeringshausen, in a Fiat Uno. The Uno vibrated similarly. But we were accompanied by two 4x4s, the Uno handled the roads much better than the other two vehicles, especially the more sandy roads. Keep up the good stuff, appreciate what you endure to supply prima footage and chats to our houses.

[@DustBugsTravel]

😁 The Kwiddie is never quiet or rattle-free, but it certainly voiced its opinion of the roads we encountered in Namaqualand rather loudly. 😍🚗 Love your story about the Uno and the two 4x4 companions, I was an Uno owner myself and loved that little car so much! It sounds like you had an amazing trip to Namibia, which is on our list once we've completed our criss-cross of this country we call home. 🇿🇦 We appreciate you exploring the Nanaqualand region with us! 👌

[@mariusroos4146]

Very nice trip. So remote but that is the idea. Thanks again

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, remote indeed. That word got new meaning to us during this trip. 😁🚗

[@theexperimentalcqdx4208]

We were there 20yrs ago, no dog ears...also all that paving in New.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Interesting. 20 years is a long time, so one would expect some changes. This was our first visit to the area and this particular village. 🌊🚗

[@munesumangava9751]

Beautiful, just beautiful 🥰👌👍

[@DustBugsTravel]

So happy you enjoyed! 😁🚗

[@williambaartman6442]

Thank you guys…., you really gave me perspective on Hondeklipbaai…., wanted to visit it shortly….

[@DustBugsTravel]

Our pleasure! We're sure you'll have a fantastic time if you decide to go! 🌊🚗

[@gregadams6827]

I love Hondeklip Bay..I am going to leave Louisiana and move here provided they have Bop TV

[@DustBugsTravel]

😁 I'm sure to have you in their midst, they may just make a plan somehow. Bop TV, no less! 🖥️🤩

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

The Dop and Kreef make a great fish and chips!

[@jeanneduplessis573]

Hi guys, so sorry you didn’t go see the shipwreck or the “spoegklip” where the sea sprays high as it hits the rock. We were there in July 2022 for 5 days and stayed over in the Fishermans Cottage. We loved every moment. Safe travels. Jeanne and Erika.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Hello to you! It's simply impossible to check out every single place of interest in every place or town we get to visit. We're always on the move and some things will always be missed. Hopefully we get to visit the area again one day and we'll look up everything we missed. Thanks for the info. 👍🏻🚗

[@ChristiaanVanNiekerk]

We really enjoy your videos a lot....We can watch them more than once and still be fascinated. Thanks for allowing us to travel with you. I think it is time that you introduce us to your camera shy wife.....She surely sounds like a beautiful loving person.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, we're so happy to hear that you enjoy watching our videos! 🤩 My camera-shy wife absolutely refuses to be filmed. I'll keep on nagging though in the hopes she'll agree one day. 😁🚗 We look forward to you travelling to many more places with us in the meantime!

[@safamilysafari]

I love these remote places, thank you 💚 unsustainable, mmmm...... there dad, grandpa and all their great grandparents and ancestors fished for a living, they only took out small amounts. Their heritage has been stripped from them, stolen by BIG greedy name brands just check your supermarket or exporters for who to blame unsustainable on

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for visiting Hondeklip Bay with us! 😁🚗 We're no experts on fishing, but you may have misunderstood my wife's comment. She was referring to the possibility of the canning company that closed down, having fished unsustainably, not the local fishermen who still fish there for a living. 🐟🐟

[@toscabrutus1781]

Mooi en Hartseer! Lyk dit vir my! Groete uit LIma Peru!

[@leonpotgieter4701]

Eienaatdige plek. Dankie

[@vimilchar]

First time I see an actual sea village in "real life". (lol) I just loved it!👌

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, a sea village it certainly is! 🌊 Totally different from the videos you've seen so far and I'm so glad you enjoyed this one too. Thank for tagging along! 😁🚗

[@nadoubidou]

So nice to be able to see a lot about tiny towns like this. You're the best travel guide and I'm busy going through all your videos for planning a trip from Wellington to South Namibia 😊 in Hondeklipbaai we found a little beach with red sand, just a bit further than the lighthouse. Not sure where that red sand comes from but it's so much you can see it in goggle satellite View.

[@montenell7940]

Netjies! I visited Hondeklipbay about 12 years ago and this little village is expanding for sure. There was no paving when i was there. I stayed in Honnehok chalets for 2 days. The actual Hondeklip's nose was struck of by lightning years ago. There is also a shipwreck named Aristea nearby who run on the rocks years ago. I believe not much is left now. I lost a beer nearby the wreck to cool down is the icy waters but the tide took it. Anyone who can find it now ows me for a 12 year old KWV. Safe travel!

[@DustBugsTravel]

😁 We completely missed the Aristea shipwreck this time around. If I had known about your beer, I would've gone to find it for sure! 🍻 Interesting to read your comment about the expansion since you saw it last 12 years ago. It was good to have you visit Hondeklip Bay with us! 🚗

[@garydurandt4260]

Been there a couple times whilst living in Aggeneys. I called it dogstone bay to my Afrikaans friends.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, Dogstone Bay is exactly what it is! 🌊🐶 Thanks for watching, we appreciate it! 🚗😁

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

Ons is Oraniërs en het in Maart 2022 in Hondeklipbaai vakansie gaan hou - dit was wonderlik. Sewe dae in Oubaas Hondehemel selfsorg gebly, pragtig skoon met alles wat mens nodig kan hê. Daardie Dop en Kreef eetplek is onverbeterlik. Oral heen geloop, selfs tot by die Aristea en terug. Ideale bestemming as jy rustigheid, asemrowende sonsondergange en natuurskoon wil beleef. Terloops, julle sal weer deur Orania moet kom, daars nog baie om julle te wys.

[@DustBugsTravel]

It sounds like you had an amazing time in Hondeklilp Bay! I can only imagine how restful and relaxed that experence must've been for you, especially spending a week there! We were so looking forward to a nice dinner at Dop en Kreef, so were bummed that they were closed already. We missed out on the Aristea this time around, but I'd definitely like to go and check that out when we're in the area next. 👌🏻 We have no doubt that there is still a lot to see in Orania and we look forward to doing just that when we're headed in that direction again! Thank you for watching our videos, we appreciate it so much! 😁🚗

[@mariusfourie4]

My favourite place to visit in Hondeklipbaai was the Aristea shipwreck, a fishing vessel that was converted into a minesweeper and served in WWII.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sounds amazing! 👍🏻 We missed it this time around. 😏 We'll definitely check it out when we return to the area in the future.

[@smileyvz]

"Dog Stone Bay", well known to SA Air force Navigators who trained at Air Navigation School at AFB Ysterplaat.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, apt name for this place. Interesting about the SAAF training, thanks for the info! 👍🏻

[@lynottlives]

Great video guys. I’m from Ireland and my wife is South African. We live in 🇮🇪 but try to get to 🇿🇦 as often as we can. We were in Hondeklipbaai last year. We also stayed in hondepondokkies. We loved it. Lekker experience. Shame sam’s restaurant and the dop en kreef weren’t open when you guys were there. We were also not there during peak tourist season so it was a little quiet but that also made it more fun in its own way! I have subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to seeing more adventures ✌️

[@munesumangava9751]

Wow!!!! That’s the cutest beach hut ever🥰👌 Nicely compact and everything there!!!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

The greatest thing about our little doghouse was that it was separate from the others, so we were really private. Compact it was indeed, but we had everything we needed for the one night. And a stunning view of the lighthouse to boot! 🤩🎑

[@desh7120]

Another fun adventure, thank you. I was on the edge of my seat whilst you were negotiating your way on that very sandy, narrow road to reach the lighthouse - but my goodness, seeing how delighted you were at successfully conquering that quest in the Kwid, was worth all the nervousness I felt. I was just concerned, because I don’t think we had any supper (with the restaurants seemingly closed and you not wanting to share). I had a grumbly tummy all night and we only had coffee the next morning (no boere beskuit or mosbolletjies!)

[@DustBugsTravel]

Oh no, you've just forgotten that the Kwiddie has handled much worse roads for much longer on previous trips! This one was maybe a little different because of the sand, but it still made it through like the little trooper it is! 🚗 🤩 I actuallly find it rather strange that you would've forgotten the memorable dinner the evening before. 🤷🏼‍♂️ You still complimented the chef on the two-minute noodles he bought at the container shop in the village. It didn't quite fill your tummy, so he baked you a potato in the microwave as well, those ones we brought from home! 😜🥔

[@williambaartman6442]

Sorry guys, may have missed this…. I am watching this and commenting as we go…..

[@DustBugsTravel]

No worries, we're happy to read your comments and questions! 😁🚗

[@martinnyirenda2525]

A small question: What is your relationship to Namaqualand? You seem to have such a love for the place. That is my place though i never grew up there. Family is there. My Mum left the place, specifically Port Nolloth in the 60's for a holiday to Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) and Zambia. She never returned. We ended up staying in Zambia until 1994. In 94, instead of coming back immediately, i settled with my family in Botswana till 2004. Only came back 2004 to South Africa and settled in Limpopo. Brought her back in 97 but she never stayed long. She got her heart's wish. She always said that when she dies, she wants to be buried in the same place Ouma and Oupa were buried. She got her wish and rests in the same old cemetery of Concordia with her parents. Over the years back, I have been home a few times but mostly to Springbok and Concordia, Last trip, went up to Port Nolloth. I have made stopovers along the way from Pretoria to Springbok. I really want to get into the interior and see the places off the beaten track - Reinvasmark, Bitterfontein etc The NC has so much to offer, so many beautiful places

[@DustBugsTravel]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your family history with us. It's so special that your mother was buried where she wished to be. 🤗 When my wife heard you live in Limpopo, she had a very wide smile on her face. She was born in Tzaneen and still loves the province dearly. 😍 Now to answer your question. We love nature in all its forms, period. We have no specific association with the Namaqualand region, other than my mom-in-law who was born in Vanrhynsdorp, but we never really explored the area until this trip. I'm not sure how many of our videos you've seen, but we love the diversity of landscapes, vegetation, coastlines, etc. that this wonderful country have to offer. So as long as we can be in nature and experience the local natural beauty of a place, we're literally in heaven. We're glad you're tagging along. Check out our drive through Bitterfontein and neighbouring Nuwerus in Episode 137. I'm sure you've seen the ones of Springbok and Port Nolloth already! 😁🚗

[@milesbrown8016]

Lekker man

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed! 😁🌊

[@williambaartman6442]

Very beautifulllllll……, almost more than Port Nolloth…..?

[@williambaartman6442]

Almost more beautiful than Port Nolloth…

[@DustBugsTravel]

The entire Namaqualand has incredible natural beauty. Port Nolloth was definitely more desert-like in our experience, but we love stark and rugged landscapes just as much as the ocean. Tough choice! 😁🚗

[@tanyabooysen3958]

Enjoy your travels,was wondering about safety when traveling and do you travel during the day only.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We're glad to hear that you're enjoying travelling with us through our videos! 🚗 We're very vigilant and feel quite safe while travelling for the most part. We've really only ever felt unsafe once on all our travels. We try our best to avoid travelling after dark, but it's not always possible. When we leave home on a trip, we leave in the early hours of the morning since our distances have become much further from home lately. Other times, we explore so much and get so carried away, that we leave a specific place too late to arrive at our place of accommodation before dark. It doesn't happen that often though. We just feel much more comfortable driving during the day. I hope you're planning a trip in the not-too-distant future! 🤩🇿🇦

[@raycrou8837]

you should start a Patreon and channel membership on KZbin. You don't need to be modest about it. It's great to see the content you produce, surely there's a way for us your, audience to support. Amazing work. Keep it up.

[@DustBugsTravel]

You're very kind, thank you. 😊 In between our full-time jobs, our travels and editing, there is very little spare time left. 😁 I won't be in a position to offer any special content, etc. for supporters on Patreon, so am not considering that at this point. For those who wish to show their appreciation and support of our videos and channel in general, there is a 'Super Thanks' option below every video. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoy our videos as much as I enjoy filming and editing them. 😁🚗

[@martinnyirenda2525]

So is that "sleeping dog" where we get the name Honde.....Klip...Baai?

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed so! 😁⛰️🐶

[@williambaartman6442]

Are there any eating places there…..?

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yes, I can remember at least three if I remember correctly. Just make sure you check in advance what time they close. We arrived in town fairly late in the afternoon and were too late for dinner. 😏🍽️

[@martinnyirenda2525]

what is the route to Hondeklipbaai from say, Springbok?

[@DustBugsTravel]

We took the long route around from Hondeklip Bay to Springbok, so in reverse you will go from Springbok to Komaggas and then to Koingnaas and then to Hondeklip Bay. Prepare yourself for some serious gravel roads though! Another route is from Springbok straight to Koingnaas and then to Hondeklip Bay, all gravel. I'm not sure of the condition of that road though. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I hope you hit the road soon! 😁🚗

[@simon71991]

Have you been to port nolloth yet

[@DustBugsTravel]

We have! 👌 That video will be uploaded tomorrow. We hope you enjoy and that you're reminded of good and special times you spent there! 😁🚗

[@Afriqueleblanq]

When visiting, please take your own water, as that place has even less than most. This is why it remains under-developed.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Indeed. It's a good policy to always carry one's own water supply for drinking, coffee, etc. We always do when we travel by vehicle, irrespective of our destination. Our hosts in Hondeklip Bay didn't advise us to bring our own water. However, we only stayed in the village for one night. It may be different for longer-term visitors. 🤷🏼‍♂️ There were several large water storage tanks next to our chalet, which were interesting to see.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

@@DustBugsTravel Back in the day, it was a request on a local tourism website. Some years ago, I initiated the Bottles for Beaufort initiative.

[@linettenaudevantaak8360]

Very poor community, no job opportunities. Again you will notice the harsh dry environment. Water is a scarce commodity.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We noticed the arid environment throughout the Namaqualand region and I believe at one point, perhaps still I'm not sure, visitors to Hondeklip Bay were requested and encouraged to bring their own water. A scarce commodity indeed. And a critical one at that since water is life. 💧

[@boerplaas388]

Wat het julle gedink van daai Hondeklipbaai ? Is dit net vakansie gangers plekkie of bly mense daar permanent? Want daai plekkielyk baie stil en rustig. Baie oulik .

[@DustBugsTravel]

Hondeklipbaai is essentially a fishing village and the vast majority of residents are permanent as far as we could tell. We didn't see many holidaymakers, but we weren't there in peak season, so can't say for sure how many holidaymakers actually visit the village. It's very small, peaceful and quiet as you say. The weather here will almost certainly be a lot cooler than the inland areas of the Namaqualand because of the cool air from the ocean. The closest big centre would be Springbok, over 100km away, and partially gravel, depending on which route you take. 😁🚗

[@boerplaas388]

Julle moet almal n lekker kersfees he en n baie prosperous nuwe jaar 🌲🎉

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for the good wishes and for always being on the road with us. 😊 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones as well and we look forward to hearing about your travels to SA in 2023! 🎄🇿🇦

[@boerplaas388]

@@DustBugsTravel ek Kyk oplyn nou na n plekkie met die naam van Napier daar in die Wes Kaap tussen die Aghullas berge en so . Dis n pragtige plek met mooi old Cape Dutch huise. En dis twee ure Se ry van die Kaap stad af . Ken julle daai plekkie. Napier

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We've been through Napier a time or two, but don't know the town well at all. Since it's inland, you may very well experience summers on the warmer side and coldish winters. We actually stayed over there on a farm just outside town about a year ago. It was still when we didn't explore towns in great detail like we do now, but you can certainly check out Episode 40 to get a feel for the vibe of the place. 😁🚗