Description

Namaqualand boasts over 6500 species of wildflowers. A dry and dusty area, Namaqualand is transformed into a wildflower wonderland during the months of Aug-Sept.

Day 1 Cape Town-Niewoudville

Farm Stall tea stop Piketberg Mountains

The rugged Piekenierskloof Pass winds through the Olifantsrivier Mountains and separates the Swartland of the Cape from the mineral-rich lands of the North. Stunning scenery and many sweeping curves later, we arrive in Citrusdal

Citrusdal, well-known for its export-quality oranges
Arrive in Clanwillian

Explore the Ramskop Nature Reserve. Each year during August and September, depending on the preceding winter’s rainfall, the area is transformed into a floral showcase. The Wild Flower Garden contains a variety of more than 350 species of cultivated wildflowers. The walks on the laid-out paths through the garden also offer a beautiful view over the Clanwilliam Dam and of the Cederberg Mountains

The greater part of Clanwilliam falls within the world-renowned Cape Fynbos Biome. Fynbos is recognized as one of the 6 floral kingdoms in the world. More than 8 500 varieties have already been identified, of which more than 6 000 are endemic (occurring only in a specific area). Various endangered endemic fynbos species can be found in the area

- Lunch Clanwilliam.
- Wine Tasting Klawer ( Time permitting )
- Arrive at Nieuwoudville( known as the Bulb Capital of the world) after a spectacular drive through Vanrhyns Pass where we stay for two nights, Dinner bed and Breakfast.

Activities included:

Wine Tasting
Ramskop Flower Reserve
Wildflower Show

Meals included:

Lunch
Dinner

Excluded: Alcoholic Beverages

Accommodation: 5* Linda Se Dop

Day 2 Niewoudville

Quiver Tree Forest
- We visit the Quiver Tree Forest (the largest Aloe Forest in the world ) and the old ruins. This tree forest was a gathering place of Khoisan Hunters who would journey here in days long gone to source holders for their arrows. The hollowed-out branches of the tree made excellent quivers to hold their poisoned hunting arrows.
- Bokkeveld Nature Reserve with the spectacular Niewoudtville Waterfall
- Tea and pancakes at the Historical Dutch Reformed Church in Niewoudtville
- Matjiesfontein Flower Reserve. The Matjiesfontein farm is reported to be the single farm with the largest diversity of wildflowers anywhere in the world.
- Niewoudville Flower Reserve
- Boereplaas Bulbinella heaven !
- Groenrivier Ruins.These ruins are of the earliest pioneers who settled here in the early 18th Century
- Glacial Pavement.Here you can witness traces formed by glaciers 300 million years ago when South Africa was part of Gondwanaland and covered under thick sheets of ice.

Activities Included: All entrance fees

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Excluded

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Accommodation: Linda Se Dop

Day 3 Vanrynsdorp-Doringbaai-Lamberts Bay-Port Owen

Kneschtsvlakte succulent nursery Vanrynsdorp
We depart Niewoudville and descend VanRyns Pass to the village of Vanrhynsdorp where we visit the Succulent nursery• Kokerboom Succulent Nursery
We continue this morning on our coastal drive further south to Lamberts Bay where we should see many unique coastal flowers in this so-called “Sandveld Coastal Biome”. At Lamberts’ Bay, we will visit Bird Island which lies about 100 m off the shore of Lambert’s Bay on the Cape’s West Coast. It offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the blue-eyed Cape gannet up close. Bird Island is one of only six sites worldwide where Cape gannets breed, and it is the only breeding site easily accessible to the public. The island, which is almost three hectares in size, is connected to the mainland via a breakwater. It is an important breeding and roosting site for seabirds, particularly Cape gannets and cormorants. Cape fur seals can be seen sunning themselves on the island’s rocks. In the island’s well-situated gannet lookout, visitors can get close to the birds and witness their unique mating dances.
• Lamberts Bay
• Bird Island
Doringbaai (winetasting)
Port Owen overnight
Meals Included: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Excluded: Alcoholic Beverages; gratuities

Accommodation: 4* Russels on the Port

Day 4

West Coast National ParkToday we are heading for the West Coast Nature Reserve. During the months of August and September, depending on rainfall, the Potsberg Reserve miraculously transforms into an explosion of flowers. Here we will spend a large part of the day seeking out the best flower spots. Lunch will be a picnic with ocean views.After Lunch, we will meander back along the coast to arrive in Cape Town around 4.30 pm
West Coast Nature Reserve
Potsberg Private Nature Reserve

*The Itinerary might change to accommodate the weather/road conditions and flower displays.

• Day 2,4 will be a light Picnic Lunch amongst the flowers to maximize our day out.

Includes:

All accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
All entrance fees
Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Services of a registered guide

Excludes:

Items of a personal nature
All drinks

* Maximum number: 8 people, Minimum number: 4 people.
* Private tours can start on any date specified by clients, bearing in mind the flower season is beginning in August/September.

2026 Season dates:

27th-30th August 2026 Sold Out

4th-7th September 2026 Sold Out

PRICE R14 00pp

Single supplement R 1 450

Please contact us to quote for larger groups

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Namaqualand Flower Tour