All meals and activities are included in the rates. If the rains start only in july, the flower season may press on into october. The camp is only a few metres from the beach, so when youre not admiring flowers you can explore the shoreline. Wonderful, knowledgeable guides took us places we would never have. Enjoy an experience of a lifetime with this excellent 3day namaqualand spring flower tour. We invite people to post pics and reports of areas where wild flowers are blooming. The first sightings of the upcoming floral splendour have already been reported. E xperience a life of camping, dancing in the moonlight, singing to your hearts content and losing yourself under the stars. Escape to the land of contrasts, where the rigorous climate has created a myriad of life forms superbly adapted to their specific habitat.
The distant hills and the manycoloured rocks are an awesome sight even though their colour ranges are a palette of browns and greys. West coast tourism publishes a flower report during the season. We based ourselves next door to the namaqua national park at the little kamieskroon hotel where it was easy to pick the brains of other guests for the. Namaqualand is one of the capes most famous flower wonderlands and the location of those incredible fields and fields of flowers. The updated cape west coast flower report 16092014, 16 september 2014. As you cruise down the n14 highway, the bucolic sight of pastures, the odd cow and lone windmills will cause unconscious braking. The flower season is brought to life when the seasonal winter rains. The area stretching north and west from cape town is an austere landscape with its own, rather minimalist, aesthetic and its not much appreciated outside of flower season. We booked the tour with toere namakwanamaqua tours. If youd like to come and see the spectacular flower show, the best way to approach the flowers is from the north, as in spring, the sun is in the north. A version of this article appears in print on april 27, 2014, section tr, page.
Top 5 mustvisit spots during the flower season in south africa. The flower season peaks between early august and late august and it is dependent on the winter rains. Spring flowering in the namaqualand area is one of the wonders of the. The art of namaqua west coast local donovan stevens will enjoy pride of. Chasing elusive flowers in south africa the new york times. The namaqualand flower trail run and festival is in its 8th edition fun in the spring sun. Join us at the namaqualand flower festival for a wholesome weekend filled with dancing, singing, trail exploring and an unbelievable vibe. Your contribution helps fund our conservation efforts of this. West coast flower report 2014 updated 1609 2014 for updated weather reports, you may visit the following websites. You cannot describe the magnificent flowers during the flower season more. Namaqua definition of namaqua by the free dictionary. We know exactly where to take tourists to make their visit to namaqualand unforgettable. Her contribution over the years to the clanwilliam wildflower show and vast experience in the tourism industry makes her the perfect candidate to.
Overnightstay in namaqualand accommodation, northern cape. The awards function will take place on 10th october 2014. The namaqua flower fest is for the young and adventurous at heart. Namaqua national park is a south african national park situated approximately 495 km north of cape town and 22 km northwest of kamieskroon. This special trip is something that i still have on my bucket list. The west coast flowers season presented beautiful flowers and new hope with. To help you do this, we put together a guide that gives you a monthbymonth breakdown of what flowers are in season, so youll know when your favorite flowers are at their best. Flowers by season winter flowers, summer, spring flowers. The ultimate flower destination in south africa is namaqualand, in the northern cape, several hours drive north of cape town. An enclosed veranda, two comfortable chairs, dining table, concertina windows which open completely, or close to block the wind. Accommodation comprises 15 fully serviced cottage tents with ensuite bedrooms. A total of 10 tents are established each year in a remote and scenically stunning location 1 km north of the groenrivier entrance to the namaqua national park. But desert and semidesert areas do have their own appeal. Flower season at sanparks peaks during august and september.
Visit namaqua national park on your trip to northern cape. The main entrance, reception, administrative offices and prime accommodation are all at skipad. Namaqua quest mountain bike gives you flower covered valleys, rugged, ancient mountains, unexplored trails. There are four general seasons occurring on earth spring, summer, autumn and winter. The namaqua district is set to burst into bloom as the annual flower season approaches. While youll see flowers all along the highway and side roads, the namaqua national park, dotted with photogenic quiver trees, is the center of it all. Theres something in bloom year round with the peak flower season in the spring. The flowers only come out in the sun, and always face the sun. Namaqualand, outside of the flower season the spring flowers in namaqualand.
Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby with many benefits. Flowerfilled fun in the namaqua experience the northern. The postberg area of the west coast national park that is only open in flower season is a brilliant spot and the park itself is also a sight to behold, where wildlife on the plains mingle with the flowers. Visitors can enjoy selfcatering accommodation at the skilpad rest camp or enjoy various camping options along the coast. Posted on august 29, 2014 august 15, 2016 by karen elowitt namaqua flowers. Keen botanist and flower followers are advised to start planning their itineraries to see the spring spectacular in all its blooming glory. Its that time of the year again that the west coast of south africa proudly displays its spring flowers. Why a south african desert blooms into an annual flower show. Namaqua synonyms, namaqua pronunciation, namaqua translation, english dictionary definition of namaqua. The world renown namaqua daisies namaqualand national park and the namaqua flowers spectacle perk up your garden with these handy tips. Whether youre planning to revamp your garden or looking for seasonal wedding flowers, understanding when flowers are at their peak bloom times is important. Sanet stander sanet stander from clanwilliam tourism started the rooibos route with her sister marietjie smit in 2014.
Namaqua tours, which offers tours to the pictureperfect region, is a familyoperated business with individuals who are passionate about tourism in namaqualand. Springbok is a great springboard from the north, with the top flower destinations of the namaqua national park. Cape west coast tourism awards it is once again that time of the year. The west coast tourism website features the latest flower reports for the 2014 flower season, detailing the types of flowers you can see and how abundant they are in the various national parks, reserves and guest farms. We really want to encourage the tourism sector to enter the annual tourism awards. We have been every year since 2014 which was outstanding. Youll laugh til it hurts, go on beautiful bush walks, learn traditional dances and explore the depths of culture and nature. Town from new york in april 20, at the beginning of its soggiest season, bypassing. Kimberley the namaqua district is set to burst into bloom as the annual flower season approaches. Namaqualand khoi nama kwa land meaning nama khoi peoples land is an arid region of namibia and south africa, extending along the west coast over 1,000 kilometres 600 mi and covering a total area of 440,000 square kilometres 170,000 sq mi.
Blog posted on sep 3 2014 many people have visited the namaqua national park during the flower season. You may not be the only one with the idea but there are lots of great spots to. The best way to see the namaqua flowers south africa travel news. The namaqua region of the northern cape is set to burst into bloom as the annual flower season approaches. Just you, and the view, all the way, across rolling hills, down to the sea.
Its springtime and the wild flowers of the western and northern cape are. It is said by the locals that when god was making the earth, he left the best for last and took his time with the amazing and spectacular spring flowers of namaqualand creating the garden of the gods. West coast flower report 2014 updated 2909 2014 for updated weather reports, you may visit the following websites. Some of the featured viewing sites include agulhas, bontebok, namaqua, tankwa karoo and west coast park. Stay in a luxury tented camp set up especially for the flower season from 1 august to 30 september 2011. Namaqua national park flower report as on 12 august 2014. The spring flowers of the cape west coast, cederberg and namaqualand in the northern cape have a worldwide reputation. And according to recent reports, the flower season promises to be absolutely spectacular. Day trips from cape town or overnight stays, here are our tips to best enjoy the. A two hour drive from cape town, will take you into the heart of the west coast national park, one of sanparks favourite viewing sites amongst locals.
Namaqua flower beach camp is located in the namaqua national park for a limited period over the peak flower season and the 2014 dates are 15th august until the 15th september. The further north, the earlier the flowers as a general. The namaqua park is reached via a very bad gravel road from kamieskroon on the n7. Namaqua flower skilpad camp is situated a mere 22 km from kammieskroon and 29 km from the namaqua national park. Weve started thinking about next years trip, and talking to some sa wine producers set us off thinking about. Spring is approaching in south africa and so is flower season. Flowers by day and start by night above all fully catered luxury tented accommodation, in namaqua during the wild flower season. Best places to view flowers in the cape this spring. Because the flowers follow the sun, the best way to make sure that you see them is to drive backwards, or with the sun. On the weekend there are 2 distance trails available for. Provides information boxes on activities and facilities available in the region.
The park is part of namaqualand, an area covering 55,000 km 2 located within the semidesert succulent karoo biome. Still technically part of the cape winelands, there is wine. The namaqua flowers are a natural phenomenon that is considered to be one of the world s botanical wonders and. Port nolloth, namaqua national park, wupperthal, gottesidnets in. The camp offers guests a fully catered luxury accommodation experience during the flower season. A flower power experience of the outdoors, camping, dancing, music, a trail run, a spit braai, star gazing, and some unique outdoor. South african national parks sanparks would like to update guests about the flowers in namaqua national park this season. Namaqua national park northern cape 2020 all you need. Exploring the cederberg the cederberg wilderness reserve was our first stop and explore on the epic road trip. Wherethe real flower show belongs to a series of drives that centre on the towns of garies, springbok, kamieskroon and port nolloth, namaqualand, northern cape, south africa. Tips for viewing the namaqualand flowers namaqua wines. The spring wild flowers are a phenomenon that never ceases to amaze and delight, even for those who live in what is considered south africas outback namaqualand. Namaqualand, south africa, fields of flower blooming naturally over hundreds of square kilometers one of the most beautiful natural wonders of africa.
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