Koingnaas, Namaqualand Coast

Where the
Desert Meets
the Ocean

"Come as a Visitor — Leave as Family"

Guided coastal tours, diamond-history storytelling, and traditional Namaqualand home-cooked meals. Led by Drew Cloete — "the Finder."

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Drew guiding guests on the Namaqualand coast

2019

Est. Koingnaas

Who We Are

A Community at the
Heart of Namaqualand

Klein Oqis Namaqua Experience is rooted in the stories of diamond history, fishing communities, and the deep connection between the people and the land of Koingnaas. We offer authentic, small-group experiences that no guidebook can replicate.

Hosted by Drew Cloete "the Finder" every experience combines coastal exploration, rich storytelling, and traditional home-cooked meals that carry generations of Namaqualand flavour.

Guided Coastal & Village Tours

From Koingnaas to Hondeklip Bay and beyond discover hidden coastal gems.

Cultural Storytelling & Heritage

Diamonds, shipwrecks, legends stories you won't find in any museum.

Traditional Home-Cooked Meals

Freshly prepared Namaqualand dishes using family recipes and local produce.

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The Experience

Four Pillars of the
Klein Oqis Experience

Explore

Guided tours to remote coastal towns, shipwreck sites, and Namaqualand landscapes only locals know.

Taste

Traditional home-cooked Namaqualand meals crayfish, potjiekos, and heirloom recipes from the heart.

Listen

Drew's storytelling weaves diamond history, fishing legends, and community heritage into an unforgettable narrative.

Connect

Every Rand supports the local community. Meet real people, share real meals, make real connections.

Our Experiences

All 5 Namaqualand Experiences

Every tour is small-group and personally guided by Drew "the Finder" — choose the experience that speaks to you.

Signature Tour

Full Day (8–10 hrs) Small Group Meal Included

The Copper Trail to Diamond Stories

The flagship Klein Oqis experience. Explore diamond mining history, the Namaqualand coast, and enjoy a real home-cooked lunch with the Cloete family.

From R2,750 pp

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Shipwreck Coast Experience

Walk the wild Namaqualand coastline where shipwrecks and diamond history meet the Atlantic. Drew reveals stories the guidebooks don't have.

From R1,950 pp

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Seasonal

Half Day (3–4 hrs) Small Group

Namaqua Flower Tour

August and September transform Namaqualand into a carpet of colour. Drew knows exactly where the flowers bloom best — spots tourists never find alone.

From R1,200 pp

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Best Seller

Full Day (10–12 hrs) Small Group

Full Namaqua Experience

The complete Klein Oqis day — copper trail, shipwreck coast, home-cooked lunch, and stories that last a lifetime. The ultimate Namaqualand experience.

From R4,200 pp

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On-Site

2–3 Hours Small Group

Food & Story Experience

No driving needed. Come to Klein Oqis for a traditional meal cooked by the Cloete family and hear the real stories of life on the Namaqualand coast.

From R550 pp

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Known as

"The Finder"

Your Host & Guide

Meet Drew Cloete
The Finder

"I don't just show you Namaqualand I show you the people, the scars, the beauty, and the stories that made it. Come as a visitor, leave as family."

Andrew "Drew" Cloete was born and raised on the Namaqualand coast. As a passionate storyteller, he shares personal narratives, local legends, and community history that exist nowhere in books or museums.

Guests learn not only about the breathtaking beauty of the coast, but about the resilience, struggles, and traditions of the people of Koingnaas and surrounding towns.

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The Route

Towns Along the Namaqualand Coast

Every Klein Oqis tour uplifts local towns, supports small businesses, and shares stories only locals know.

Start here

Koingnaas

Home base. Diamond coast heritage, family food, and Drew's backyard.

Coastal stop

Hondeklip Bay

Shipwreck coast. Dramatic cliffs, fishing culture, and maritime legends.

Copper route

Nababeep

Copper trail. Mining heritage and the stories that built the Northern Cape.

Culture stop

Kommagas

Rich community traditions, oral history, and authentic local culture.

Harbour town

Port Nolloth

Fishing harbour and diamond coast gateway. Stories of the sea and the deep.

Flower hub

Springbok

Capital of Namaqualand. Gateway to the flower fields and the desert interior.

Off the map

Soebatsfontein

Remote village with strong local stories and community tourism potential.

Diamond zone

Kleinsee

Restricted diamond coast village — stories from inside the forbidden zone.

Mining town

Okiep

Historic copper mining town at the heart of the Northern Cape industrial story.

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Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

"Drew is one of the most authentic storytellers I have ever met. This was not a tour it was a life experience. The food was extraordinary."

Sophia van der Berg

Cape Town

"We came for the flowers and left with so much more. Drew's knowledge of the diamond fields and his family stories brought tears to our eyes."

Mark & Linda Fourie

Pretoria

"The crayfish meal on the beach was unforgettable. Klein Oqis is the real deal genuine community tourism that your conscience can be proud of."

James Thornton

UK visiting Namaqualand

Our People

Friends of Klein Oqis

Every guest becomes part of the family. These are real moments from real experiences — the people who came as visitors and left as friends.

Tour guests enjoying the Namaqualand coast with Drew

Friends of Klein Oqis on the Namaqua coast tour

"Come as a visitor, leave as family." — Drew Cloete

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Where the
Desert Meets
the Ocean