Transport & Car Hire
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BP service station adjacent to the Orange River Lodge in central Noordoewer. Petrol, diesel, air for tyres. The second fuel
Transport & Car Hire
Favorite
The Intercape luxury coach service between Cape Town and Windhoek stops at Noordoewer border post. Twice-weekly service in each direction.
Accommodation
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The main hotel in Karasburg — the only full hotel in this southern Namibia district capital. Restaurant and bar on
Accommodation
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Well-regarded bed and breakfast in Karasburg town. Garden, barbecue facilities, en-suite rooms. One of the main B&B options for overlanders
Accommodation
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Budget backpackers lodge in Karasburg catering to the overland trail market. The only backpacker option in the deep south of
Accommodation
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Self-catering chalets on 10 hectares of open Kalahari veldt alongside the B3 highway in Karasburg. Space for campers and caravans.
Restaurants & Cafes
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The main sit-down restaurant in Noordoewer. Namibian and South African cuisine — grills, stews and light meals. Open to non-residents.
Activities & Adventures
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The classic Orange River adventure — 4 days and 3 nights paddling Grade 1-2 rapids through the Richtersveld canyon landscape
Activities & Adventures
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3-day combination canoe and inflatable raft trip on the Orange River from Noordoewer. Small groups, personal guiding, camping on sandy
Activities & Adventures
Favorite
The most adventurous option on the Orange River — a 5-night guided canoe expedition through the spectacular Richtersveld canyon, considered
