Springbok

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 Springbok 

including 
Carolusberg & Komaggas

Location Springbok: 550km north of Cape Town on the N7 and 400km west of Upington on the N14.

Region: Namakwa

Nearby Towns: Kamieskroon, Nababeep, Okiep, Concordia, Kleinzee

 The town is surrounded by attractive granite domes

Set in a narrow valley bisecting the granite domes of the Klein Koperberge (small copper mountains), is the principal town of Namakwa, Springbok.

Shortened from Springbokfontein in 1911, it owes its existence to copper-mining undertaken after 1850 and a ready supply of water. 

In the late 1870s, rich copper deposits at Okiep saw most Springbok residents following their dreams to drought-stricken claims. Many returned. 

The British fort built on the hillock in the centre of town during the Anglo-Boer War was destroyed by dynamite planted by a commando led by General Jan Smuts.

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Accommodation Springbok 

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Explore Springbok 

Blue Mine 
Springbok’s first, it includes a walking trail offering views of the town from its western outskirts.
Dutch Reformed Church 
(or Klipkerk). The church was built in 1921.
 Goegap Nature Reserve 
This reserve features most of Namakwa’s natural riches, supporting 600 indigenous flower species, 45 mammal species and 94 bird species. The Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden showcases many Namakwa succulants and a rock garden. The reserve is open daily from 08h00-16h00. Limited accommodation is available. 
Mineshaft
Dug in 1685 on Simon van der Stel’s instructions (east of Springbok, at Carolusberg). 
 Monument Koppie 
Town centre. Wrested from the British by Boer forces, commemorates the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
Namakwa 4x4 Route Starting at the picturesque Pella Mission Station, the Namakwa Route follows the Orange River 642km to the sea. You’ll cross Namakwa Brokenveld, False Succulent Karoo, Arid Karoo, Western Mountain Karoo, Succulent Karoo and Sandveld. There are three routes lasting 2-9 days. 
Namaqualand Museum 
In the old synagogue. 
Orbicule Hill 
See the town of Concordia.
Smelting Furnace 
To the north of Springbok, a national monument, unused since 1871.
Synagogue
Completed in 1929 and now used as the Namaqualand Museum. 
 War Graves 
With those of mining pioneers dating to 1860, they lie in a cemetery on the Kleinzee road.