The next morning we left HONDEKLIP BAY to continue our journey. We are on our way to the Orange River Mouth in ALEXANDER BAY.
We followed the dirt road to KOINGNAAS where we had to fill up our petrol supplies. Our reserve tanks were all empty.
petrol station in Koingnaas
a mining area
From here we traveled on a perfect tare road, through a mining area, to KLEINZEE.
a diamond divers village called “NOUP”
“NOUP” was previously a diamond divers village. Now the accommodation in this village is available to travelers and holidaymakers.
a campsite
For the traveler who wants to be outdoors and closer to nature, there is a campsite opposite the village accommodation called “Koingnaas Campsite”.
Backpackers Lodge
This Backpackers Lodge is ready for action!
security entrance to Kleinzee
At KLEINZEE we entered the town through a security boom gate after producing our ID documents.
vacant houses
Even though KLEINZEE was a prosperous mining village, it is now a ghost town, due to the decreased mining activities.
all empty…
Any information needed about the town, can be obtained at museums’ office.
a shopping center in Kleinzee
The shops that are still open in this shopping center, are stocked with the bare minimum.
At the museum we saw these informative signboards about the Nama People and Diamonds.
mining area
On the outskirts of KLEINZEE , on the road to PORT NOLLOTH, this mine represented past mining activities.
Will there be a possibility of a new mining company taking over from De Beers in future? How will this affect the economy. I’m interesting in purchasing a house at Kleinzee. Do you have an estate agent that can rent out a property during the year? Do you have a contact number of an agent that do renting in the area?
Regards
maia
Hi Maia, during the time that we traveled through there was a lot in progress. I got to know more about the future plans for Kleinzee through a contact in Kleinzee. I will send you a direct email with more information and contact details soon.
Regards
Annie
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Annie