Kamieskroon Accommodation

Kamieskroon is a small town in the Kamiesberg Local Municipality. It can be found in the foothills of the Kamiesberg Mountains at an elevation of approximately 800 m (2 600 ft). This little town is more or less in the centre of Namaqualand, about 70 km to the south of Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa. It is known mainly for its abundance of wild flowers during spring.
Kamieskroon was founded in 1924, when the Dutch Reformed Church bought the land to relocate from Bowesdorp, 8 km to the north of the current location of the town. It was a shortage of water and restricted space for the growth of the town that forced the move. Kamieskroon is located at the foot of the "Kroon" (Afrikaans, meaning Crown), a small outcrop that resembles the crown of a king and is near Sneeukop, the second highest peak in Namaqualand. Also located close to Kamieskroon is Boesmankop, a mountain that resembles a Boesman (Bushman or San) lying on his back.
The Namaqua National Park is located 20 km west of Kamieskroon. The park covers an area of 1000 square kilometres and its principal purpose is to preserve the natural local flora. Since 2002 native wild animals have been re-introduced to the Park. Springbok, Hartebees and Oryx (Gemsbok) now roam there again.
Climate
The climate is arid but temperatures are moderated somewhat by the elevation. Daytime temperatures commonly reach thirty-five degrees Celsius in summer while some frost may be experienced during clear winter nights.