Namaqualand Towns: VIOOLSDRIF * More information and photographs for this page will be posted soon * HOW TO GET THERE On the N7 154km north of Springbok. HISTORY Vioolsdrift is not much more than the border control post situated on the South African side of the border with Namibia The border is open 24hours. ORIGINS OF THE NAME Vioolsdrif takes its name from Jan Viool, a violinist who used to play his music in the area at around the turn of the century. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST WHAT TO DO AND SEE ACCOMMODATION See "Where to Stay" TOURISM OFFICE NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Steinkopf 74km