Hollywood Lodge and Green Jewel Adventures

Hollywood Lodge & Green Jewel Adventures

Your Gateway to Authentic Namaqualand

Step off the beaten track and discover the heart of Namaqualand at Hollywood Lodge & Green Jewel Adventures, a proudly 100% woman-owned tourism business in the historic town of Steinkopf, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Situated along the N7 route towards Namibia and close to the spectacular Richtersveld region, Hollywood Lodge offers more than a place to sleep. It is your gateway to an authentic Northern Cape experience where culture, adventure, history, nature and warm local hospitality come together.

Stay in our comfortable, homely accommodation and experience Steinkopf from a local perspective. Relax in our shared spaces, enjoy our traditional hospitality and use the lodge as your base to explore one of South Africa's most fascinating and lesser-known destinations.

Discover. Hike. Explore. Connect.

Through Green Jewel Adventures, guests can experience the landscapes and stories of Namaqualand through locally guided adventures, including:

?? Meelpad Camino Hiking Experience – a spectacular 100 km, 5-day slackpacking journey through the Namaqualand landscape, combining hiking, nature, culture and local stories.

?? Hiking Adventures – explore rugged landscapes, indigenous vegetation and the unique beauty of the Northern Cape on foot.

?? Cacti & Colour Trails – discover the incredible diversity of Namaqualand's succulents, plants and seasonal wildflowers.

??? Steinkopf Town Walkabouts – uncover the history, architecture, churches, community stories and heritage of this historic Namaqualand town.

?? Cultural Experiences – connect with Nama heritage, traditions, local people and the living culture of the region.

?? Richtersveld Adventures – experience dramatic desert landscapes, indigenous flora and the cultural richness of the greater Namaqualand and Richtersveld region.

More Than a Destination

We believe that the best journeys are not simply about seeing places—they are about meeting people, hearing stories and creating meaningful connections.

At Hollywood Lodge & Green Jewel Adventures, visitors are welcomed not merely as tourists, but as guests. Our experiences are designed to take travellers beyond the usual tourist route and introduce them to the authentic character of Namaqualand.

Whether you are a hiker, nature lover, cultural traveller, photographer, adventure seeker, cyclist, backpacker or curious explorer, we invite you to slow down, discover something different and experience Namaqualand through local eyes.

Come as a traveler. Leave with a story.

Hollywood Lodge & Green Jewel Adventures
Stay. Explore. Experience Namaqualand.