Namaqualand Flowers Extravaganza
4 Day Tour
Namaqualand boasts over 6500 species of wild flowers.
A dry and dusty area, Namaqualand is transformed into a wild flower wonderland during Aug-Sept.
Namaqualand Flowers Extravaganza
4 Day Tour
This extended Namaqualand Tour adds a vast array of spectacular places and pleasures to the list. Experience the fullness of the Namaqualand and its flowery paradise.
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Namaqualand Flower Tour (Four Day Tour)
Namaqualand boasts over 6500 species of wildflowers. A dry and dusty area, Namaqualand is transformed into a wildflower wonderland during 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 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
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- 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.
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Activities included: Wine Tasting Klaver
Ramskop Nature Reserve
Meals included: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Excluded : 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 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 !
Activites Included: All entrance fees
Meals Included: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Excluded
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Day 3 Vanrynsdorp-Doringbaai-Lamberts Bay-Veldrif
- 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
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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 world-wide 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)
- Veldrif overnight
- Meals Included : Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Excluded: Alcoholic Beverages; gratuities
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 4.30pm
- 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 tour can start on any date specified by clients, bearing in mind the flower season is beginning August/September.
2022 Season dates:
August 16th-19th
August 23rd-26th
August 29th-1st Sept
PRICE R9480pp
Single supplement R900pp
Please contact us to quote for larger groups
