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The far
north-western Cape, known as the Richtersveld, is arguably the most
breathtakingly beautiful region of the Southern African sub-continent,
one of the last remaining wilderness areas in South Africa. The
spectacular desert scenery contrasts vividly with the life-giving waters
of the Orange River, around which the dark hills and forbidding
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The name 'Halfmens'
(Pachypodium namaquanum) derives from Nama folklore. It is said that
when their ancestors were driven south by invading tribes, those who
looked back were transformed into a Halfmens plant which always point
north.
The Kokerboom
(Aloe dichotoma) when translated means Quiver tree. Simon van der Stel
in 1685 noted that the San skilfully fashioned pin cushion quivers
for their arrows from the soft branches of this tree.
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Dates: March through to October |
 
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