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.
The self-drive guidebook contains all the necessary information for first-time visitors to plan a safe trip in a pristine format. Although it is currently on our coffee table, my wife and I cannot wait to start our journey to explore the Kgalagadi, beginning from our home in the Western Cape!
A magnificent book, well worth buying and reading. A heavy read; just the weight of the publication, both physically and emotionally. Not to be missed.
Namaqua Self-Drive is a magnivesant book, every step of the way and a must have for everybody wishing to visit Namaqua in full bloom!
Namaqua Self-Drive
Anonymous
The photography is exceptional
The photography is exceptional. The structure of the content makes it very accessible. It is practical, as opposed to theoretical.
Kgalagadi Self-Drive Revised & Updated Edition
Anonymous
More than a photo
More than a photo book!
Reflection – Compact Edition
Theuns
Self-drive guidebook
The self-drive guidebook contains all the necessary information for first-time visitors to plan a safe trip in a pristine format. Although it is currently on our coffee table, my wife and I cannot wait to start our journey to explore the Kgalagadi, beginning from our home in the Western Cape!
Kgalagadi Self-Drive Revised & Updated Edition
Nic Brummer
The Rift
A magnificent book, well worth buying and reading. A heavy read; just the weight of the publication, both physically and emotionally. Not to be missed.
