HPH Publishing introduces Namaqua Self-Drive, by Heléne Venter
Explore the stark beauty and quiet charm of South Africa’s Namaqualand, Hantam Karoo and West Coast regions. Discover a landscape transformed by the colours of spring, where even the harshest places are full of surprises. This book will direct you to the most stunning flower-viewing locations, complete with maps, contact information and stunning photography to enhance your journey. If seeing the wildflowers has ever been on your bucket list, Namaqua Self-Drive is the book for you.
Beautiful Images
Featuring breathtaking landscapes and flower images by Heléne Venter.
Maps
Comprehensive maps include details of every town and flower area.
Areas
Features Namaqualand, Nieuwoudtville, Hantam Karoo and the West Coast.
Ratings
All the areas are rated according to the abundance and frequency of flowers.
Flower guide
An appendix illustrates the most common flowers found in the area.
Specifications: 224 pages, 275x215mm
Illustrations: 260 images
Binding: Case Bound
About the author
Heléne Venter
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, in the late sixties, Heléne spent over 38 years living in the remote Namaqualand region. She developed a profound appreciation for its alluring floral vistas. Despite the seemingly desolate landscape, she was inspired by the beautiful seasonal transformation and captured its enchanting essence through her camera lens.
In 2010, she relocated to Somerset West, expanding her photographic journey to include the West Coast, Nieuwoudtville and the floral landscapes of the Hantam Karoo. With a diverse career spanning several decades in fashion design and photography, Heléne has a fine artistic eye and is motivated by a love of travel and exploration.
Her work is infused with a haunting, evocative quality that invites viewers into a natural and beautifully moving world. In addition to landscapes, her portfolio includes underwater, aerial, studio, portrait, fine art, macro and fashion photography.
Her devotion to her craft has created a unique expression of vibrant artistry that celebrates the hidden richness and beauty waiting to be discovered in even the most unexpected places.
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Henry Gerber
The book is a masterpiece in every sense
The book is a masterpiece in every sense, photos, info, text, book binding, paper quality and so much more. I'm buying another one for my son in Harties.
Kgalagadi Self-Drive Revised & Updated Edition
Johan Haarhoff
Very happy
Great book and great service and fast delivery!
Kgalagadi Self-Drive Revised & Updated Edition
Helen Brink
Well that makes things easy!
What a beautiful.book, pictures are great and love the layout of the maps and routes.
We have been to Addo before many years ago, so this will make it feel like new and make it fun to navigate all over again.
Addo Self-Drive – Routes, Roads and Ratings
Sue O’Brien
My best book of the bush! Incredible photography & so informative
My best book of the bush! Incredible photography & so informative. It will bring back wonderful memories of previous travels and excite you to plan the next one!
The book is a masterpiece in every sense, photos, info, text, book binding, paper quality and so much more. I'm buying another one for my son in Harties.
What a beautiful.book, pictures are great and love the layout of the maps and routes.
We have been to Addo before many years ago, so this will make it feel like new and make it fun to navigate all over again.
My best book of the bush! Incredible photography & so informative
My best book of the bush! Incredible photography & so informative. It will bring back wonderful memories of previous travels and excite you to plan the next one!
