Discover Kotzesrus

Kotzesrus is especially known as a destination for multi-day hiking: a guided three-day slackpacking tour is based there. There is also a precisely dated hiking programme from September 2023, with a route from the guesthouse to the sea and along the coast. Several historic buildings add a cultural dimension to this active travel experience.

Multi-day hike and hiking programme

The Nuwefonteinskop Namaqua Experience Hiking Tour is a guided, three-day slackpacking hike based in Kotzesrus. The trail is based at Nuwefonteinskop Lodge in the town. The three days give you a clear timeframe if you are planning your stay around this type of hike. Dates and availability may change; check both before booking. If this guided format is the main reason for your trip, confirm the available dates before planning the rest of your holiday.

The hiking programme from 22 to 25 September 2023 is a separate event. The exploratory hike began at the Nuwefonteinskop guesthouse of Kobus and Maritha Kotze in Kotzesrus. On Saturday, the hike went from the guesthouse to the sea; participants stayed overnight in tents, and their overnight luggage was transported. On Sunday, they followed the coast to the pickup point and returned to Kotzesrus. These dates place the itinerary in an earlier period. This distinguishes the programme from the separately described guided tour, whose dates and availability you should check for your current trip.

Culture and local offerings

Several historic buildings are located in Kotzesrus. This gives the choice of destination a cultural dimension in addition to its hiking appeal. If you would like history to be part of your holiday, you can factor this into your decision and plan your stay around more than just a multi-day hike.

Rissibiekie is a restaurant and farm shop in Kotzesrus, offering art, local crafts and homemade products. It adds a specific focus on art and local goods to the hiking attractions when choosing where to stay. Check whether Rissibiekie will be open on the date of your visit.

Find a holiday apartment to suit your reason for travelling

You can start your search for a holiday apartment in Kotzesrus if the guided hike or the town’s historic character is what draws you there. An apartment in town is a natural place to start your search; match your choice of tour to your travel plans. Finalise a trip centred on the three-day hike only once its date and availability have been confirmed. Treat the 2023 programme as a dated example of an earlier hiking itinerary, not as a current event date. This keeps your choice of holiday destination focused on your interests, without confusing the historical itinerary with current tour dates.

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