Namaqua Eco-trail (West) starts at the mission station of Pella near Pofadder and ends at the diamond-rich coast at Alexander Bay. (Booking at Pella Library). The trail has been divided into two sections: section one covers a 328-kilometre section from Pella to Vioolsdrift and section two stretches a further 248 kilometres from Vioolsdrif to Alexander Bay. The route passes through an isolated desert landscape with the richest diversity of succulent plants in the world. Passing through the rugged kloofs, high mountains and dramatic landscapes. This is a harsh and unpredictable land where water is scarce and life-sustaining moisture comes in the form of early morning fog - called 'Ihuries' or 'Malmokkies' by the local people - which rolls in from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, sustaining a remarkable range of small reptiles, birds and mammals. There are guest farms and serviced campsites along the way. When travelling this route it is advisable to travel with two or more vehicles for safety.

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