The Richtersveld consist of high mountains, rugged kloofs and dramatic landscapes. Valleys that stretch as far as the eyes can see and on the mountain koppies, tiny succulents against a backdrop of surreal rock formations.

The Richtersveld is an arid mountain desert region with daily temperatures, which can vary dramatically through the seasons and from place to place. It is a land of extremes with temperatures ranging from freezing in the winter months to up to 50 °C during the summer. Most of the Richtersveld receives winter rainfall, generally between May and September, but occasional summer thunderstorms occur in the mountainous regions. The climate and winter rainfall are regarded as primary reasons for the region’s unique biodiversity.

Richtersveld Municipality consists of the following towns:

Port Nolloth (Head Office)

Tel: (027) 851 1111

Faks: (027) 851 1101 / E-mail: info@richtersveld.gov.za

Kuboes

Tel/Fax: (027) 831 2375 / E-mail: kuboes@lantic.net

Sanddrift

Tel/fax: (027) 831 1457 / E-mail: sanddrift@lantic.net

Eksteenfontein

Tel:/Fax: (027) 851 8619 / E-mail: eksteenfontein@lantic.net

Lekkersing

Tel: (027) 851 8580

Fax: (027) 851 7097 / E-mail: lekkersing@lantic.net