Diamond Coast Hiking Trail
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The Diamond Coast Hiking Trail in the Namaqua National Park in the Northern Cape province was launched in 2010 with the aim of giving explorers a chance to access areas that were previously off limits to the public due to mining activity.
Trail details
- Guided – FGASA Level I, Marine Level I, First Aid Level III, DEAT accredited guide.
- Three-day, self-carrying hike.
- Self-Catering.
- Physical fitness is essential: soft sand, low shrubbery, beach walking, sections of harder surface, rocky terrain.
- No shade on trial, but temperate climate and Atlantic Ocean breeze even things out.
- No drinking water on trial.
- Use general ‘bush toilet ethics’ on trial.
- Possible dangers that could be encountered: venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions, thorny vegetation, uneven terrain, heat exhaustion and exposure to wind, sun and cooking on open fire.
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