Boesmanland

Quiet, remote, and deeply spiritual

Bushmanland is where the stories of the San (Bushmen) people are etched into the red earth and ancient rock art. It’s a landscape that feels untouched by time. 

The Bushmanland Region, situated in the Northern Cape province, south of the Orange River and east of Springbok, is characterized by an arid landscape.

This area is distinguished by semi-desert conditions, featuring sparsely vegetated low shrublands dominated by white grasses on gently sloping plains, as well as endemic succulents.

Historically, it is regarded as the home of the San people. The region encompasses the towns of Pofadder and Aggeneys, as well as notable locations such as Namies and Bosluis Pan, and is marked by extensive plains dotted with koppies.

• Home to some of South Africa’s oldest rock engravings, many over 2,000 years old.

• The San are among the world’s oldest continuous cultures, with traditions stretching back millennia.

• This region lies in the far northern reaches of the Northern Cape.

• Nights here are so clear you can see the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon.

• It’s one of the least populated areas in South Africa — pure peace and silence.