Discover the real diamond of the West Coast

Accommodation Honnehokke

Book a holiday away from everything and everyone, and spend a few leisurely days in Hondeklip Bay.

attractions what to do

See what you can do, see and experience in this unique travel destination on the West Coast of South Africa.

travel info where to go

Learn more about the travel requirements before you travel to this remote, unique outpost on the West Coast.

History diamonds and shipwrecks

Hondeklip Bay has a unique and intriguing history of diamond digging, shipwrecks and fishing stories gone wrong. Read more about the history here.

flowers namaqualand power

Hondeklip Bay is located in the Namaqualand, a region well-known for its natural, annual flower show where you can see millions of indigenous flowers bloom.

Guided Tours see the best spots

Let us guide you on a tour through the Namaqualand National Park. We'll show you ancient caves, old ruins and much more.
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Hondeklipbaai/ Hondeklip Bay Lighthouse

Hondeklipbaai/Hondeklip Bay’s Lighthouse marks the Hondeklip Bay coastline to incoming naval ships and boats. The beam of light emitting from the lighthouse warns incoming ships passing along the West Coast when there is imminent danger.

The new white and red tower in Hondeklip Bay was constructed in 2006 to replace the old stilt structure that originated in 1936.

Visiting the lighthouse near sunset

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The Hondeklip (dog stone)

The Dog Stone is a big gneiss rock that so closely resembled a dog, it inspired Thomas Grace to name Hondeklipbaai, which means “Dog Stone Bay”.

In 1853 the “Dog” was defaced when its ear was chopped of and taken to Cape Town in order to start the fictitious “Dog’s Ear Copper Company”. During a severe lightning storm in the 1970s, it lost its nose as well.

The dog stone

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At the Honnehokke, there are five resident Yorkies who bask in the sun like rock lizards. True to the heritage of the town, the Honnehokke Resort is pet-friendly. To read more about the petiquette at the Honnehokke, click here.

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10 Things to do

From top attractions to fun activities, here are 10 things to do in Hondeklipbaai:

  1. Enjoy a walk from the Honnehokke Resort to the Hondeklipbaai/ Hondeklip Bay lighthouse
  2. Explore more than 14 kilometres of pristine and unspoilt West Coast coastline
  3. Gather seafood from the rocks for a delicious and filling dinner
  4. Go crayfish diving (permits needed). Wet suits available for hire.
  5. Browse and buy beautiful art from Hondeklipbaai’s/ Hondeklip Bay’s local artists
  6. For a little romance, watch the sunset at Spitfire (Spatklip) and take a few stunning pictures
  7. Ask us about the former Hondeklipbaai/Hondeklip Bay Abalone Farm. This completed Abalone Grow-Out Pilot project was conducted in Hondeklipbaai/ Hondeklip Bay in the Northern Cape in partnership with HIK-Abalone, the industry partner, and Stellenbosch University. The trial proved to be a big success.
  8. Pay a visit to Villian and Mads’s outdoor art studio.
  9. Visit Hondeklipbaai’s new coffee shop and art studio, The Shack.
  10. Stay at the Honnehokke Resort where you can:
    1. Enjoy a sundowner next to the swimming pool
    2. Have a delicious braai outside your chalet
    3. Cool down and relax next to the swimming pool
    4. Boules
    5. Gym
    6. Table tennis
    7. Bicycle Rental Service
    8. Pool table
    9. Enjoy a game of foosball
    10. Diving gear rental service
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