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Springbok Northern Cape 53 97 31 784 433 374 223 574 442 488 660 574 349 645 699 169 556 565 R363 R e SUGGESTED ROUTES n R364 o s t 720 242 161 317 191 313 509 427 472 597 510 231 530 684 375 493 287 501 260 e Sutherland i r Lambert's Bay i R354 R364 Biedouw Valley 603 514 407 787 728 559 372 489 443 479 393 443 212 519 756 375 781 535 384 754 Clanwilliam Tankwa R365Graafwater Ramskop National Park Beaufort West Nature Garden Wuppertal R353 82 51 489 458 118 307 245 279 147 193 366 279 351 404 273 262 298 280 491 270 271 These are only suggested routes, and can be changed Vanrhynsdorp Elandsbaai Sandberg i Sutherland Wilderness Area to suit your timeframe. They can also be combined for a R356 Doring week long trip, or longer. For more info regarding 246 786 448 677 618 454 114 231 185 171 110 427 279 161 646 118 671 607 489 376 106 644 Vioolsdrif R27 ower sites, please contact the relevant tourism ofces. T a N7 n k 675 278 116 496 327 268 463 381 427 552 513 186 373 638 465 496 490 137 383 235 610 504 463 w Williston a N1

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INDIAN OCEAN USEFUL CONTACTS FLOWER SPECIES Northern Cape Tourism Authority OF NAMAKWA Tel: +27 (0)53 833 1434 TOP ATTRACTIONS www.experiencenortherncape.com NORTHERN CAPE NAMAKWA Northern Cape Tourism @NorthernCapeSA Northern Cape Tourism Northerncapesa Namakwa Tourism / Namakwa District Municipality Flower Season Dates: +27 (0)27 712 8000 www.namakwa-dm.gov.za Experience the magic of the Namakwa and Weskus in full South Africa’s largest province is an absolutely must-see Superbly splendiferous is the only way to describe the Dimorphotheca pluvialis Cape Town Tourism bloom. The ower season runs from July until late October, destination, but a visit to this vast province during the Namakwa region in spring. When the annual oral spectac- but peak viewing periods and blooming areas are weather (Namakwa Daisy) +27 (0)86 132 2223 annual ower season is a bucket-list item for any nature lover ular hits this normally arid region between July and www.capetown.travel dependent. The winter rains and prevailing winds in uence These mass owering daisies can or outdoor enthusiast. From July to September each year, September each year, its magnicent beauty transcends the Weskus Tourism where and when the best blooms occur. Normally, the rst this traditionally arid region is transformed into a oral nature offerings of other parts of Southern Africa. be confused with snow all along Tel +27 (0)22 433 8505 oral displays can be seen up north with the spread of owers extravaganza incomparable to anywhere else on the globe. the Namakwa region. www.capewestcoast.org @WeskusTourism moving south as the season continues. For tips on the most The amazing oral display of the Namakwa has earned itself Cape West Coast Tourism @WeskusTourism spectacular ower hotspots, call the Flower Hotlines on +27 The Northern Cape prides itself on its diverse tourism a place as a global botanical wonder. As part of the offerings ranging from extreme culture, extreme adventure Succulent Karoo, the Namakwa is considered to be the (0)63 724 6203 for the West Coast and +27 (0) 72 760 6019 CapeNature and extreme nature – and these are never more evident than richest bulb ora arid region in the world as well as the most Arctotis fastuosa (Bittergousblom) for Namakwa. Head Office: +27 (0)21 483 0000 during its majestic oral displays. Late winter and spring are diverse, arid environment on the planet. Bookings: +27 (0)21 483 0190 This proud ower can be found the perfect times to visit this vast province as the sunny days www.capenature.co.za Namakwa growing abundantly in the Tankwa and cool nights are the perfect backdrop for a perfect Visitors to the region can experience the greatest ower South African National Biodiversity Institute - SANBI National Park during springtime. Calvinia breakaway under the African skies. show on earth with an estimated 3000 plant species of Tel +27 (0)12 843 5000 The Calvinia Museum: +27 (0)27 341 1043 which more than 50% are indigenous to the region. The www.sanbi.org | www.plantzafrica.com Akkerendam Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 341 8100 The province is located in the north-eastern area of South wild owers of the Namakwa are an unforgettable natural .com Hantam Meat Festival 29-30 Aug: Africa and borders on neighbouring countries Namibia and phenomenon and best discovered on foot, which makes it Tel +27 (0)83 283 2700 +27 (0)27 341 8219 Botswana. The 360 000 square kilometres of the province is ultimately appealing to keen photographers, hikers and Colchicum sp. (Cup-and-Saucer) www.namaqualand.com divided into ve regions, namely Diamond Fields, Karoo, outdoor enthusiasts. Concordia These low-lying owers can be i Tourism Information Ofces Orbicule Hill National Monument: +27 (0)27 712 8035 Green Kalahari, Kalahari and Namakwa. A visit to the Northern Cape is bound to be entrenched with rich cultural Experience the Namakwa in all its oral nery as the found north of the Cape Floral Calvinia +27 (0)27 341 8100 Garies engagements, amazing outdoor adventures and incredible landscape is covered with a amboyant spread of wild Region towards Namakwa. Cape Town +27 (0)21 487 6800 Rooiberg Conservancy: +27 (0)27 712 8035 encounters with the bounty of Mother Nature. owers. Popular ower spots include the Goegap Nature Citrusdal +27 (0)22 921 3210 Roodebergskloof Hiking Trail: +27 (0)27 652 8000 Reserve in Springbok, the Namakwa National Park near Clanwilliam +27 (0)27 482 2024 Roodebergskloof Flower Power Run, 13 Sept 2014 : The Northern Cape prides itself on its incredible archaeological Kamieskroon and the world’s bulb capital in Niewoudtville. Darling +27 (0)22 492 3361 +27 (0)78 953 4285 heritage with the traces of ancient tribes like the San (Bushmen), Garies +27 (0)27 652 8000 Nama and Griqua entrenched in the rural landscapes across the Bloom hunters are advised to contact the Flower hotline on Jordaaniella cuprea (Rankvygie) Namakwa Festival, Dec 2014: +27 (0)27 7128000 +27 (0)79 294 7260 or the various tourism ofces in the Hopefield +27 (0)22 723 1720 province. Intrepid travellers can venture to areas like This gorgeous creeping succulent Kamieskroon +27 (0)27 672 1948 Kakamas Riemvasmaak or the Kalahari to experience the lifestyle of the region to keep track of the peak blooming areas or to visit Augrabies Falls National Park: +27 (0)54 452 9200 www.experiencenortherncape.com for the latest ower blooms from July to August. Kleinzee/Koingnaas +27 (0)27 877 0028 rst inhabitants of these seemingly desolate areas. Lamberts Bay +27 (0)27 432 1000 Kamieskroon updates. Langebaan +27 (0)22 772 1515 Succulent Karoo Knowledge Centre: +27 (0)82 484 6993 The vast open spaces inherent to the Northern Cape denitely resonates with outdoor adventurers with amazing opportunities Malmesbury +27 (0)22 487 1133 Kleinzee / Koingnaas offered by the mighty for water adventures, Moorreesburg +27 (0)22 433 1072 4x4 trails, surng, birding, hiking, museum. Tripteris oppositifolia (Skaapbos) hiking, adventure motor-biking, 4x4-safaris and game viewing Nieuwoudtville +27 (0)27 218 1336 Molyneux Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 877 0028 throughout the province and even perfect seaside holidays. This stunning ower can be found all Paternoster +27 (0)22 752 2323 Namakwa National Park over the Namakwa region, especially Pella +27 (0)54 971 0062 Namakwa Beach Camp experience (Groenrivier), Even star-gazers will nd the Northern Cape the perfect in Vanrhynsdorp. Piketberg +27 (0)22 913 2063 15 Aug – 15 Sept 2014, reservations: +27 (0)12 428 9111 destination. 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wonderland of star-studded splendour and the quaint town Riebeek Valley +27 (0)22 448 1545 Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 218 1010 Weskus of Canarvon is now home to the world-renowned SKA Springbok +27 (0)27 712 8034/5/6/8054 Hantam Botanical Garden: +27 (0)27 218 1200 Gazania krebsiana (Gousblom) Khoisan Rock Paintings in Papkuilsfontein: telescope, which promises to uncover ancient galaxies. Strandfontein +27 (0)27 201 3376

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Nieuwoudtville Falls: +27 (0)27 218 1336 the pride of the ower route . to explore the hidden gems of the province through & Namakwa Vanrhynsdorp +27 (0)27 201 3371 Okiep self-drive excursions. Our incredible province promises Velddrif +27 (0)22 783 1821 Cornish Pump House: +27 (0)27 744 1000 visitors unforgettable memories, but above all the Vredendal +27 (0)27 201 3376 traditional warm hospitality of our people will make visitors Flower images and information provided by the South African National Williston +27 (0)53 391 3003 Richtersveld Biodiversity Institute’s plant information website www.plantzafrica.com |Ai-|Ais Transfrontier Park: +27 (0)27 831 1506 feel like family and entice you back again and again. +27 (0)27 492 3410 Yzerfontein +27 (0)22 451 2985 Springbok Namakwa National Park: +27 (0)27 672 1948 Goegap Nature Reserve: +27 (0)27 718 9906 The Namakwa Museum: +27 (0)27 718 8134 Daisy Marathon: +27 (0)27 718 1060 Toneel Festival: +27 (0)27 712 3335 FLOWER SPECIES Steinkopf NATURE RESERVES, Kookfontein Hiking Trails: +27 (0)27 721 8841 OF THE WESKUS NATIONAL PARKS & Williston BOTANICAL GARDENS Winter Festival: +27 (0)72 018 7288 FLOWER FUN Weskus WESKUS CAPE TOWN Cederberg & Matzikama mountain ranges Rock art paintings (Algeria, Citrusdal, Clanwilliam Northern and Van Rhynsdorp): +27 (0)22 433 8505 Akkerendam Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 341 8100 Augrabies National Park +27 (0)54 452 9200 Polygala virgata (Bloukappie) Weskus Citrusdal Between July and October each year, the sun-baked The Mother City lies in the heart of the Cape Floral Doringkloof Nature Reserve +27 (0)51 753 3006 Cederberg San Rock paintings, 4x4, hiking/ plains and sandstone mountains of the West Coast of Kingdom – the smallest and richest of the earth’s six This charming shrub’s peak owering Flower Shows Goegap Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 718 9906 Natural Hot Spring - The Baths: +27 (0)22 921 3210 South Africa (Weskus) metamorphose into a kaleidoscope oristic kingdoms. It’s the only city in the world with a time is from September to February. Hantam National Botanical Garden +27 (0)27 218 1200 Clanwilliam of brilliant colour as the veld gives rise to the world 1000 metre high mountain on its doorstep. With a Hope eld Show • 24 – 27 Aug 2017 Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden +27 (0)27 718 9906 Ramskop Nature Reserve and Biedouw Valley renowned wild owers. Biodiversity Garden on the Green Point Common, plus +27 (0)22 723 1720 |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park +27 (0)27 831 1506 San Rock paintings: +27 (0)27 482 2024 the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at The roadsides and wetlands are lled with the last +27 (0)72 802 3634 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park +27 (0)54 561 2000 tea the foot of Table Mountain, and easily accessible Mokala National Park +27 (0)53 204 0158 patches of Arum Lillies and white Rain Daisies herald the mountain walking trails, a visit to the Cape Peninsula has Heliophila coronopifolia (Wild Flax) hope[email protected] Darling arrival of spring, jostling with tiny yellow Button Daisies, Nababeep Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 718 8800 Evita-se-Perron: +27 (0)22 492 3361 something for everyone’s level of tness. This delightful ower dances in the Blue Flax and pink Nemesias. Look out for the daintier, Namakwa National Park +27 (0)27 672 1948 !Khwa ttu San Cultural and Educational Centre: breeze all across the West Coast sometimes hidden Winecups, Sparaxis, Lechenalia and Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve +27 (0)27 218 1010 +27 (0)22 492 2998 region. Darling Wild Flower Show • 14 – 17 Sept 2017 Babiana owers. Good rains will ensure that the carpets Rolfontein Nature Reserve +27 (0)53 664 0171 Lamberts Bay of owers last well into October and multi-coloured +27 (0) 84 916 1111 Tankwa Karoo National Park +27 (0)27 341 1927 Bird Island: +27 (0)21 483 0190 Vygies, Watsonias and elds of orange and yellow www.darlingwild owers.co.za | info@darlingwild owers.co.za Witsand Nature Reserve +27 (0)83 234 7573 Langebaan ‘Stinkkruid” will await you too. Western Cape Province Geissorhiza radians (Kelkiewyn) West Coast National Park: +27 (0)22 772 2144 Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 451 2824 To fully take advantage of the region’s spring, wild ower This rare gem - resembling a glass of Moorreesburg experience, combine a visit to one of the wild ower Cape Columbine Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 752 2718 wine - can be found around Darling Wheat Industry Museum: +27 (0)22 433 1093 reserves on the West Coast with the annual Wild Flower Namakwa Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 780 9100 in spring. Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve +27 (0)83 708 4007 Rocherpan Verlorenvlei RAMSAR site shows held in Clanwilliam, Darling and Hopeeld where Namakwa Spring Events Cederberg Wilderness Area (Algeria) +27 (0)27 482 2403 Estuarine system and wetlands. more than 300 wild ower species and –plants are Contreberg Wild Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361 displayed. Unspoilt beaches with open air seafood Darling Renosterveld Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361 restaurants Onse Mark, Calvinia • 1 Aug to 15 Sept 2017 Biedouw Valley and Ramskop Nature Reserve near Spiloxene capensis (Poublom) Fernkloof Reserve +27 (0)28 313 8100 Yzerfontein, Langebaan and Lambertsbaai +27 (0)27 341 8131 Hopefield Fynbos Park +27 (0)22 723 1720 Clanwilliam, Tienie Versfeld and Groenekloof Reserve These star-like owers can be spotted Vanrhynsdorp near Darling, “Groot Winterhoek” Reserve near Porter- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens +27 (0)21 799 8899 from Clanwilliam to the Cape The Succulent Nursery: +27 (0)22 219 1062 ville, Postberg in the West Coast National Park and the Knersvlakte Park +27 (0)27 219 1480 Peninsula. Khai-Ma Pella Cultural Festival • 31 Aug to 3 Sept 2017 4x4 Routes three oral kingdoms (Fynbos, Succulents and Nama- Koeberg Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 553 2466 Rooibos tea Karoo vegetation) in the Namaqua West Coast region, is a +27 (0)71 086 8561 / +27 (0) 82 097 7773 Kokerboom Succulent Nursery +27 (0)27 219 1062 Velddrif must to visit. Op-den-Berg Reserves +27 (0)27 219 1480 Bokkomlaan & Birding: +27 (0)22 783 1821 Oudepost Wild Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361 SA Fisheries Museum: +27 (0)22 783 2531 Limonium peregrinum (Strandroos) Williston Winter Fees • 31 Aug to 3 Sept 2017 Ramskop Nature Garden +27 (0)27 482 8018 +27 (0)72 018 7288 / +27 (0)53 391 3659 Rietvlei Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 557 5509 Vredenburg This showy sea lavender blooms in Riverlands Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 487 7360 West Coast Fossil Park: +27 (0)22 766 1606 Cape Town has numerous walking clubs, conservation summer along the West Coast. Rocherpan Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 483 0190 groups and societies that welcome visitors who have a Wild Flower Shows Pofadder Street Market • 2 Sept 2017 Rondeberg Private Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3435 Vanrhynsdorp Succulent Show, shared interest in combining outdoor walks with the +27 (0)827020774 SAS Saldanha Nature Reserve +27 (0)82 320 0549 Hopeeld Fynbos Show, Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show, enjoyment of viewing owers growing in their natural Schaapeiland Nature Reserve +27 (0)22 451 2366 Darling Wild Flower Show: +27 (0)22 433 8505 habitat. Each season brings its own surprises, with Ornithogalum thyrsoides (Chincher- Silvermine Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 789 2457 spring owers extending well into November. Wine- and Olive Routes inchee) Kamiesberg Flower Trail run • 9 Sept 2017 Table Mountain National Park +27 (0)21 701 8692 West Coast Wine Route, Wine & In summer, you will nd Red Disas and indigenous This white showstopper can be found +27 (0)78 953 4285 / +27 (0)27 652 8000 Tienie Versveld Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361 Olive Route and Darling Wine Experience: orchids on the mountain peaks, with rare Ericas and in sandy ats and marshes along the Tokai Forest +27 (0)21 172 7471 +27 (0)22 433 8505 Buchus covering the mountain slopes or clinging to West Coast. Tygerberg Private Nature Reserve +27 (0)21 913 5695 waterfall gulleys. The best time for a wild ower walk is Nababeep Copper Festival • 21 to 23 Sept 2017 Walker Bay Nature Reserve +27 (0)28 314 0062 Waylands Wild Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 492 3361 the rst sunny day after a rainy spell. Flower images and information provided by the South African National +27 (0)72 119 2012 Biodiversity Institute’s plant information website www.plantzafrica.com West Coast NP/Postberg Flower Reserve +27 (0)22 772 2144