Namaqualand Flowers Extravaganza

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 with 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

1. • 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.
2. Activities included: Wine Tasting KlaverRamskop Nature ReserveMeals included: Dinner, Lunch, BreakfastExcluded : Alcoholic Beverages

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 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.
  • Hantam Botanical Gardens
  • Papkuilsfontien is One of the best places in Namaqualand to view the flowers. Papkuilsfontein is a privately owned farm with a staggering variety of flowers.
  • Niewoudville Flower Reserve
  • Trekpad Reserve
  • Boereplaas Bulbinella heaven !