Information on Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa

Springbok is a town in the Northern Cape province. It is the capital of Namaqualand and is located on the N7 which connects the Cape with Namibia. The town lies in a narrow valley between the high granite domes of the Klein Koperberge.

Even though mining activities have dwindled, the town remains an important administrative capital in the region and due to its location a favourite stopover for tourists on their way to Namibia.

Today the main revenue is generated from tourism, mining activities, commerce and agriculture. This area is famed for the remarkable transformation which occurs every spring, when the near lifeless scrubland explodes into colour from thousands of flowers hidden in the dry dusty ground, brought to life by winter rains.