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Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Nieuwoudtville Falls
Hantam NationalBotanical Garden
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West CoastNational Park
RondebergNature Reserve
Tokai Forest
Table MountainNational Park
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SUGGESTED ROUTES
Flower HourTo view the �owers at their best, choose the hottest time of the day, which is from 11h00 to 15h00. It’s the extended �ower power hour. Respect the �ower paradise: Walk with care and don’t trample plants unnecessarily. Please don’t pick any buds, bulbs or specimens, nor disturb any sensitive dune areas.
Sun RunThe �owers always face the sun. Try and drive towards the sun to enjoy nature’s dazzling display. When viewing �owers on foot, stand with the sun behind your back. Certain �owers don’t open when it’s overcast.
No-Phone ZonesThe towns along the Flower Route can be few and far between, especially in Namakwa. Cell phone reception isn’t always available and you need to factor that in when planning your trip.
Local Is Lekker!The locals are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the best �ower spots. So don’t be afraid to ask for their guidance and insider tips!
Petal to the Metal Whether you wish to escape the city for a weekend mini-circuit or prefer a longer meander up north, the Flower Route has itineraries to suit everyone. For the �ower connoisseur wishing to identify rarer species, specialised regional �ora guides are available from bookstores in Cape Town.
When calculating travel time for certain distances, don’t forget to add in your viewing hours. As you drive, ask the locals how long it takes to the next stop. Keep extra refreshments with you, especially further north where towns are more isolated.
These are only suggested routes, and can be changed to suit your timeframe. They can also be combined for a week long trip, or longer. For more info regarding �ower sites, please contact the relevant tourism of�ces.
West Coast Routes:Route 1Cape Town – Vanrhynsdorp (N7) – Nieuwoudtville – Vanrhynsdorp – Klawer, Vredendal, Lutzville (N7/R27) – Ebenhaezer, Papendorp, Strandfontein, Doringbaai – Lamberts Bay – Clanwilliam (R364).
Route 2Cape Town (N7) – Citrusdal – Piketberg (N7) – Redeling-huys (R366) – Aurora – NW to R27 (Rocher Pan NR) – Velddrif – Hope�eld (R234) – Langebaan (R45) – West Coast National Park.
Route 3Cape Town – Vredenburg (R27) – St Helena Bay – Paternoster (Cape Columbine NR) – Saldanha – Langebaan (R79) – West Coast National Park & Postberg – Yzerfontein(R27) – Darling (Private Wild�ower Reserves) – Rondeberg Nature Reserve (R27) – Mamre.
Namakwa Routes:Route 1Garies – Hondeklipbaai (R362) – towards Soebatsfontein take Kamieskroon turn-off – at Kamieskroon pass hotel to Namakwa National Park.
Route 2From Kamieskroon take turn-off to Leliefontein – Kamiesberg Pass – towards Gamoep take Nourivier Turn-off – Garies via Karas.
Route 3Springbok – Steinkopf via Nababeep (N7) – Port Nolloth (R382) – Grootmis/Kleinzee (permit required) – Spektakel Pass – Goegap Nature Reserve
Flower Route
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DISTANCE TABLE
West Coast +27 (0)72 938 8186Namakwa +27 (0)79 294 7260
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For up-to-date information on where to see thebest �owers, please call:
Namakwa &
West Coast
FLOWER SPECIESOF NAMAKWA
Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Namakwa Daisy)
These mass �owering daisies can be confused with snow all along the Namakwa region.
Arctotis fastuosa (Bittergousblom)
This proud �ower can be found growing abundantly in the Tankwa National Park during springtime.
Colchicum sp. (Cup-and-Saucer)
These low-lying �owers can be found north of the Cape Floral Region towards Namakwa.
Tripteris oppositifolia (Skaapbos)
This stunning �ower can be found all over the Namakwa region, especially in Vanrhynsdorp.
Gazania krebsiana (Gousblom)
This beautiful �ower is well known as the pride of the �ower route .
Jordaaniella cuprea (Rankvygie)
This gorgeous creeping succulent blooms from July to August.
South Africa’s largest province is an absolutely must-see destination, but a visit to this vast province during the annual �ower season is a bucket-list item for any nature lover or outdoor enthusiast. From July to September each year, this traditionally arid region is transformed into a �oral extravaganza incomparable to anywhere else on the globe.
The Northern Cape prides itself on its diverse tourism offerings ranging from extreme culture, extreme adventure and extreme nature – and these are never more evident than during its majestic �oral displays. Late winter and spring are the perfect times to visit this vast province as the sunny days and cool nights are the perfect backdrop for a perfect breakaway under the African skies.
The province is located in the north-eastern area of South Africa and borders on neighbouring countries Namibia and Botswana. The 360 000 square kilometres of the province is divided into �ve regions, namely Diamond Fields, Karoo, Green Kalahari, Kalahari and Namakwa. A visit to the Northern Cape is bound to be entrenched with rich cultural engagements, amazing outdoor adventures and incredible encounters with the bounty of Mother Nature.
The Northern Cape prides itself on its incredible archaeological heritage with the traces of ancient tribes like the San (Bushmen), Nama and Griqua entrenched in the rural landscapes across the province. Intrepid travellers can venture to areas like Riemvasmaak or the Kalahari to experience the lifestyle of the �rst inhabitants of these seemingly desolate areas.
The vast open spaces inherent to the Northern Cape de�nitely resonates with outdoor adventurers with amazing opportunities offered by the mighty Orange River for water adventures, hiking, adventure motor-biking, 4x4-safaris and game viewing throughout the province and even perfect seaside holidays.
Even star-gazers will �nd the Northern Cape the perfect destination. The Southern African Astronomical Observatory (SALT) in Sutherland opens a galactic wonderland of star-studded splendour and the quaint town of Canarvon is now home to the world-renowned SKA telescope, which promises to uncover ancient galaxies.
Numerous tourism routes offer visitors the perfect chance to explore the hidden gems of the province through self-drive excursions. Our incredible province promises visitors unforgettable memories, but above all the traditional warm hospitality of our people will make visitors feel like family and entice you back again and again.
Superbly splendiferous is the only way to describe the Namakwa region in spring. When the annual �oral spectac-ular hits this normally arid region between July and September each year, its magni�cent beauty transcends the nature offerings of other parts of Southern Africa.
The amazing �oral display of the Namakwa has earned itself a place as a global botanical wonder. As part of the Succulent Karoo, the Namakwa is considered to be the richest bulb �ora arid region in the world as well as the most diverse, arid environment on the planet.
Visitors to the region can experience the greatest �ower show on earth with an estimated 3000 plant species of which more than 50% are indigenous to the region. The wild �owers of the Namakwa are an unforgettable natural phenomenon and best discovered on foot, which makes it ultimately appealing to keen photographers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Experience the Namakwa in all its �oral �nery as the landscape is covered with a �amboyant spread of wild �owers. Popular �ower spots include the Goegap Nature Reserve in Springbok, the Namakwa National Park near Kamieskroon and the world’s bulb capital in Niewoudtville.
Bloom hunters are advised to contact the Flower hotline on +27 (0)79 294 7260 or the various tourism of�ces in the region to keep track of the peak blooming areas or to visit www.experiencenortherncape.com for the latest �ower updates.
Flower images and information provided by the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s plant information website www.plantzafrica.com
Flower Season Dates:Experience the magic of the Namakwa and West Coast in full bloom. The �ower season runs from July until late October, but peak viewing periods and blooming areas are weather dependent. The winter rains and prevailing winds in�uence where and when the best blooms occur. Normally, the �rst �oral displays can be seen up north with the spread of �owers moving south as the season continues. For tips on the most spectacular �ower hotspots, call the Flower Hotlines on +27 (0)72 938 8186 for the West Coast and +27 (0)72 760 6019 for Namakwa.
NamakwaCalviniaThe Calvinia Museum: +27 (0)27 341 1043Akkerendam Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 341 8100Hantam Meat Festival 29-30 Aug: +27 (0)27 341 8219
ConcordiaOrbicule Hill National Monument: +27 (0)27 712 8035
GariesRooiberg Conservancy: +27 (0)27 712 8035Roodebergskloof Hiking Trail: +27 (0)27 652 8000Roodebergskloof Flower Power Run, 13 Sept 2014 : +27 (0)78 953 4285
Namakwa Festival, Dec 2014: +27 (0)27 7128000
KakamasAugrabies Falls National Park: +27 (0)54 452 9200
KamieskroonSucculent Karoo Knowledge Centre: +27 (0)82 484 6993
Kleinzee / Koingnaas4x4 trails, sur�ng, birding, hiking, museum. Molyneux Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 877 0028
Namakwa National Park Namakwa Beach Camp experience (Groenrivier),15 Aug – 15 Sept 2014, reservations: +27 (0)12 428 9111
NieuwoudtvilleOorlogskloof Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 218 1010Hantam Botanical Garden: +27 (0)27 218 1200Khoisan Rock Paintings in Papkuilsfontein: +27 (0)83 643 3188Nieuwoudtville Falls: +27 (0)27 218 1336
OkiepCornish Pump House: +27 (0)27 744 1000
Richtersveld|Ai-|Ais Transfrontier Park: +27 (0)27 831 1506
SpringbokNamakwa National Park: +27 (0)27 672 1948Goegap Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 718 9906The Namakwa Museum: +27 (0)27 718 8134Daisy Marathon: +27 (0)27 718 1060 Toneel Festival: +27 (0)27 712 3335
SteinkopfKookfontein Hiking Trails: +27 (0)27 721 8841
WillistonWinter Festival: +27 (0)72 018 7288
West CoastCederberg & Matzikama mountain rangesRock art paintings (Algeria, Citrusdal, Clanwilliamand Van Rhynsdorp): +27 (0)22 433 8505
Citrusdal Cederberg San Rock paintings, 4x4, hiking/Natural Hot Spring - The Baths: +27 (0)22 921 3210
ClanwilliamRamskop Nature Reserve and Biedouw Valley San Rock paintings: +27 (0)27 482 2024Rooibos tea
DarlingEvita-se-Perron: +27 (0)22 492 3361!Khwa ttu San Cultural and Educational Centre:+27 (0)22 492 2998
Lamberts BayBird Island: +27 (0)21 483 0190
LangebaanWest Coast National Park: +27 (0)22 772 2144
MoorreesburgWheat Industry Museum: +27 (0)22 433 1093
Rocherpan Verlorenvlei RAMSAR siteEstuarine system and wetlands.
Unspoilt beaches with open air seafood restaurantsYzerfontein, Langebaan and Lambertsbaai
Van RhynsdorpThe Succulent Nursery: +27 (0)22 219 10624x4 RoutesRooibos tea
VelddrifBokkomlaan & Birding: +27 (0)22 783 1821SA Fisheries Museum: +27 (0)22 783 2531
VredenburgWest Coast Fossil Park: +27 (0)22 766 1606
Wild Flower ShowsVanrhynsdorp Succulent Show, Hope�eld Fynbos Show, Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show, Darling Wild Flower Show: +27 (0)22 433 8505
Wine- and Olive RoutesWest Coast Wine Route, Swartland Wine & Olive Route and Darling Wine Experience: +27 (0)22 433 8505
USEFUL CONTACTSNorthern Cape Tourism AuthorityTel: +27 (0)53 833 1434www.experiencenortherncape.com
Namakwa Tourism / Namakwa District Municipality+27 (0)27 712 8000www.namakwa-dm.gov.za Cape Town Tourism+27 (0)21 487 6800www.capetown.travelWest Coast TourismTel +27 (0)22 433 8505www.capewestcoast.org
CapeNatureHead Office: +27 (0)21 483 0000Bookings: +27 (0)21 483 0190 www.capenature.co.zaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute - SANBITel +27 (0)12 843 5000www.sanbi.org | www.plantzafrica.comnamaqualand.comTel +27 (0)83 283 2700www.namaqualand.com
Tourism Information O�ces
Calvinia +27 (0)27 341 8100Cape Town +27 (0)21 487 6800Citrusdal +27 (0)22 921 3210Clanwilliam +27 (0)27 482 2024Darling +27 (0)22 492 3361Garies +27 (0)27 652 8000Hopefield +27 (0)22 723 1720Kamieskroon +27 (0)27 672 1948Kleinzee/Koingnaas +27 (0)27 877 0028Lamberts Bay +27 (0)27 432 1000Langebaan +27 (0)22 772 1515Malmesbury +27 (0)22 487 1133Moorreesburg +27 (0)22 433 1072Nieuwoudtville +27 (0)27 218 1336Paternoster +27 (0)22 752 2323Pella +27 (0)54 971 0062Piketberg +27 (0)22 913 2063Port Nolloth +27 (0)27 851 1111R27 Hub +27 (0)83 708 4007Riebeek Valley +27 (0)22 448 1545Springbok +27 (0)27 712 8034/5/6/8054St Helena Bay +27 (0)22 736 2374Strandfontein +27 (0)27 201 3376Sutherland +27 (0)23 5711 265Vanrhynsdorp +27 (0)27 201 3371 Velddrif +27 (0)22 783 1821Vredendal +27 (0)27 201 3376Williston +27 (0)53 391 3003Wupperthal +27 (0)27 492 3410Yzerfontein +27 (0)22 451 2985
Northern Cape ProvinceAkkerendam Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 341 8100Augrabies National Park +27 (0)54 452 9200Doringkloof Nature Reserve +27 (0)51 753 3006Goegap Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 718 9906Hantam National Botanical Garden +27 (0)27 218 1200Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden +27 (0)27 718 9906|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park +27 (0)27 831 1506Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park +27 (0)54 561 2000Mokala National Park +27 (0)53 204 0158Nababeep Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 718 8800Namakwa National Park +27 (0)27 672 1948Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 218 1010Rolfontein Nature Reserve +27 (0)53 664 0171Tankwa Karoo National Park +27 (0)27 341 1927Witsand Nature Reserve +27 (0)83 234 7573
Western Cape ProvinceBuffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 451 2824Cape Columbine Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 752 2718Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 780 9100Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve +27 (0)83 708 4007Cederberg Wilderness Area (Algeria) +27 (0)27 482 2403Contreberg Wild Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361Darling Renosterveld Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361Fernkloof Reserve +27 (0)28 313 8100Hopefield Fynbos Park +27 (0)22 723 1720Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens +27 (0)21 799 8899Knersvlakte Park +27 (0)27 219 1480Koeberg Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 553 2466Kokerboom Succulent Nursery +27 (0)27 219 1062Op-den-Berg Reserves +27 (0)27 219 1480Oudepost Wild Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361Ramskop Nature Garden +27 (0)27 482 8018Rietvlei Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 557 5509Riverlands Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 487 7360Rocherpan Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 483 0190Rondeberg Private Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3435SAS Saldanha Nature Reserve +27 (0)82 320 0549Schaapeiland Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 451 2366Silvermine Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 789 2457Table Mountain National Park +27 (0)21 701 8692Tienie Versveld Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361Tokai Forest +27 (0)21 172 7471Tygerberg Private Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 913 5695Walker Bay Nature Reserve +27 (0)28 314 0062Waylands Wild Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361West Coast NP/Postberg Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 772 2144
NATURE RESERVES,NATIONAL PARKS &
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FLOWER SPECIESOF THE WEST COAST
Between July and October each year, the sun-baked plains and sandstone mountains of the West Coast metamorphose into a kaleidoscope of brilliant colour as the veld gives rise to the world renowned wild �owers.
The roadsides and wetlands are �lled with the last patches of Arum Lillies and white Rain Daisies herald the arrival of spring, jostling with tiny yellow Button Daisies, Blue Flax and pink Nemesias. Look out for the daintier, sometimes hidden Winecups, Sparaxis, Lechenalia and Babiana �owers. Good rains will ensure that the carpets of �owers last well into October and multi-coloured Vygies, Watsonias and �elds of orange and yellow ‘Stinkkruid” will await you too.
To fully take advantage of the region’s spring, wild �ower experience, combine a visit to one of the wild �ower reserves on the West Coast with the annual Wild Flower shows held in Clanwilliam, Darling and Hope�eld where more than 300 wild �ower species and –plants are displayed.
Biedouw Valley and Ramskop Nature Reserve near Clanwilliam, Tienie Versfeld and Groenekloof Reserve near Darling, “Groot Winterhoek” Reserve near Porterville, Postberg in the West Coast National Park and the three �oral kingdoms (Fynbos, Succulents and Nama- Karoo vegetation) in the Namaqua West Coast region, is a must to visit.
Polygala virgata (Bloukappie)
This charming shrub’s peak �owering time is from September to February.
Geissorhiza radians (Kelkiewyn)
This rare gem - resembling a glass of wine - can be found around Darling in spring.
Heliophila coronopifolia (Wild Flax)
This delightful �ower dances in the breeze all across the West Coast region.
Spiloxene capensis (Poublom)
These star-like �owers can be spotted from Clanwilliam to the Cape Peninsula.
Limonium peregrinum (Strandroos)
This showy sea lavender blooms in summer along the West Coast.
Ornithogalum thyrsoides (Chincher-inchee)
This white showstopper can be found in sandy �ats and marshes along the West Coast.
The Mother City lies in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom – the smallest and richest of the earth’s six �oristic kingdoms. It’s the only city in the world with a 1000 metre high mountain on its doorstep. With a Biodiversity Garden on the Green Point Common, plus the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at the foot of Table Mountain, and easily accessible mountain walking trails, a visit to the Cape Peninsula has something for everyone’s level of �tness.
Cape Town has numerous walking clubs, conservation groups and societies that welcome visitors who have a shared interest in combining outdoor walks with the enjoyment of viewing �owers growing in their natural habitat. Each season brings its own surprises, with spring �owers extending well into November.
In summer, you will �nd Red Disas and indigenous orchids on the mountain peaks, with rare Ericas and Buchus covering the mountain slopes or clinging to waterfall gulleys. The best time for a wild �ower walk is the �rst sunny day after a rainy spell. Flower images and information provided by the South African National
Biodiversity Institute’s plant information website www.plantzafrica.com
TOP ATTRACTIONS
FLOWER FUN
West Coast
Flower Shows
Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show • 27 Aug – 5 Sept 2015
+27 (0) 27 482 2024
www.clanwilliam�owerfestival.co.za
Hope�eld Fynbos Show • 27 – 30 Aug 2015
+27 (0) 22 783 0856
+27 (0) 22 723 1720
Darling Wild Flower Show • 18 – 20 Sept 2015
+27 (0) 22 492 3361
www.darlingwild�owers.co.za
Namakwa
Tourist Road Stalls
Kokerboom Nursery and Road Stall+27 (0) 83 644 6430
Garies Roadstall +27 (0)27 652 1220
Matjiesfontein Roadstall +27 (0)83 643 3188
CAPE TOWN
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@CapeWestCoastCape West Coast Tourism