Springbok is situated between picturesque granite hills, on the border between the summer and winter rainfall areas. It has a comfortable climate although being classified as a semi desert area. The town boasts two large  stores which cover all your needs with a good supply of readily available fresh produce. There are several fuel stations that cover all the different brand names. There are ATM's and foreign exchange during office hours available.
 

There are butcheries, gift shops, hardware shops, liquor shops, good restaurants and major problems with a vehicle could be fixed within a couple of days.

Attractions in the area include daily tours in and around the town that covers the history of the oldest commercial mine in South Africa as well as a description of this rare botanical value this are has to offer. The area offers tours intothe Richterveld, canoeing safaris, abseiling, horse trails, game viewing, 4x4 routes, fishing trips, geological phenomena, unspoilt coastline and last but not least a flower splendor during spring with no equal in the world.