Mountain View Guest House

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 center of town during the Anglo-Boer War was destroyed by dynamite planted by a commando led by General Jan Smuts.

Springbok is the city center or ‘big town’ of Namaqualand. It is in the North-West of the Northern Cape. Springbok is the town where everyone within a radius of 200km comes every month to get their supplies. The vastness of Namaqualand has made the city centrally located. Most of the merchants have settled here in supplying customers from all over Namaqualand. The population is 12000 people. You will find Springbok along the N7 towards Namibia. The town of Springbok is a perfect stopover for supplies when visiting or exploring Namaqualand.

Springbok offers excellent stopovers for travelers. Springbok has several shops along with the famous Mountain View Guest House. The town was founded in 1862 and was called Springbokfontein. The ‘fountain’ as part of the town name was later removed, and it became only Springbok. The town was built due to the copper mining in Okiep. The Climate in Namaqualand is a very sunny one. Namaqualand will count a minimum of 330 days of sunshine a year. Today the town relies on travelers and tourists passing through the city. There are still some mining activities in the area, but no copper mining anymore.

Springbok and Nearby Settlements Travel Distance

Garies ~ 110km

Steinkopf ~ 4okm

Hondeklipbaai ~ 105km

Nababeep ~ 46km

Port Nolloth ~ 140km

Okiep ~ 8km

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