Cape Town
West Coast National Park
Western Cape
+27 21 460 4700
Witness a unique spectacle of nature. This is an amazing adventure from Cape Town into the intriguing West Coast region of the Western Cape to witness an extraordinary spectacle of nature. In the South African spring, over August and September, a brilliant array of diverse wild flowers transform this evocative semi-arid landscape into an unforgettable portrait of extraordinary colour and beauty.
Highlights:
• Unique beauty of vast fields of spectacular wild flowers
• Extraordinary floral diversity including endemic succulents
• Warm West Coast hospitality and wine tasting along the Olifantsriver Wine Route
Departs:
08, 15, 22, 29 August 2016
Includes:
3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 3 nights’ accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified
Note:
Minimum 2 guests. The displays of flowers may vary due to rainfall and other climatic conditions.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Join us on a visit to the West Coast National Park which, during spring, is embroidered with a tapestry of multi-hued flowers. Visit the Postberg section where many antelope are to be seen in a setting that is as unique as it is idyllic. Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park. Continue via Velddrif and Piketberg to Vredendal. Overnight in Vredendal. [D]
Day 2:
After breakfast you have a full day to explore and view wild flowers in their natural surroundings. Nieuwoudtville is the bulb capital of the world and it’s widely accepted that the highest speciation of bulbs are found in this area. Return to Vredendal for overnight. [BD]
Day 3:
Breakfast. Opportunity to further experience the unique beauty of the area, viewing wild flowers, endemic succulents and birdlife in the Vredendal area. Wine tasting at one of the well-known wine cellars along the Olifantsriver Wine Route. Overnight in Vredendal. [BD]
Day 4:
Breakfast. Travel to Clanwilliam and Ramskop Wild Flower Garden. Continue through Citrusdal to Cape Town. Tour ends late afternoon. [B]
