South Africa suggested itinerary - This is a 4 Day/3 Night itinerary from Cape Town to see the stunning display of wildflowers that adorn this area in spring.
Departs from Cape Town.
All wildflowers (diversity, prevalence & concentrations) are subject to weather and climatic conditions.
This is a great self-drive option using your own vehicle and traveling on dates suitable to you.
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Example itinerary:
DAY 1, CAPE TOWN - VREDENDAL:
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 harbor of Saldanha Bay, one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, the focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of sea birds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the early morning mist, and brooding salt marshes are home to vast concentrations of migrant waders from the northern hemisphere. During the afternoon the journey continues via Piketberg to Vredendal.
Overnight in Vredendal. [Dinner]
DAY 2, VREDENDAL - NIEUWOUDTVILLE - VREDENDAL:
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 harbor of Saldanha Bay, one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, the focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of sea birds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the early morning mist, and brooding salt marshes are home to vast concentrations of migrant waders from the northern hemisphere. During the afternoon the journey continues via Piketberg to Vredendal.
Overnight in Vredendal. [Dinner]
DAY 2, VREDENDAL - NIEUWOUDTVILLE - VREDENDAL:
After breakfast, you have a full day to explore and view wildflowers in their natural surroundings. Travel via the Van Rhyn’s pass to Nieuwoudtville, the bulb capital of the world. It’s widely accepted that the highest speciation of bulbs is found in this area. The bulbs generally start flowering after the first rains during March/April. The incidence increases to peak during July through to October, depending on weather conditions.
Return to Vredendal to overnight. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Return to Vredendal to overnight. [Breakfast & Dinner]
DAY 3, VREDENDAL: After breakfast you’ll have another opportunity to further experience the unique beauty of the area, viewing wildflowers, endemic succulents, and birdlife in the Vredendal area. Enjoy a wine tasting at one of the well-known wine cellars along the Olifants River Wine Route.
Overnight in Vredendal. [Breakfast & Dinner]
DAY 4, VREDENDAL - CAPE TOWN:
This morning you depart Vredendal and travel to Clanwilliam and the Ramskop Wildflower Garden. Each year during August and September, depending on the preceding winter's rainfall, the area is transformed into a floral showcase. The area features a large variety of wildflowers. Ramskop Nature Reserve at the Clanwilliam Dam Resort boasts 250 indigenous species of wildflowers. In the afternoon, the tour continues through Citrusdal to Cape Town where it ends on arrival. [Breakfast]
Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 12 guests
DEPARTURE DATES
07-10 August 2023
21-24 August 2023
07-10 August 2023
21-24 August 2023
INCLUDES:
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Visits to the West Coast National Park & Postberg Nature Reserve
• Visit Nieuwoudtville, the bulb capital of the world
• Olifants River Wine Route
• Visit Ramskop Wildflower Garden
• 6 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners including gratuity
• 3 Nights’ accommodation including porterage
• Transportation including toll fees in air-conditioned vehicles
• Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
• Bottled water in eco-friendly packaging
• 3 Nights’ accommodation including porterage
• Transportation including toll fees in air-conditioned vehicles
• Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
• Bottled water in eco-friendly packaging
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Visits to the West Coast National Park & Postberg Nature Reserve
• Visit Nieuwoudtville, the bulb capital of the world
• Olifants River Wine Route
• Visit Ramskop Wildflower Garden
Accommodation included:
4* Melkboomsdrift Guest Lodge (standard rooms) or similar x 3 nights
4* Melkboomsdrift Guest Lodge (standard rooms) or similar x 3 nights
Transportation:
Transportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles appropriate to the requirements of the tour
• 2-8 guests will travel in a 13-seater vehicle
• 9-11 guests will travel in a 15-seater vehicle
• 12 guests will travel in a coach
Transportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles appropriate to the requirements of the tour
• 2-8 guests will travel in a 13-seater vehicle
• 9-11 guests will travel in a 15-seater vehicle
• 12 guests will travel in a coach
Rates valid for the above departure dates:
R 14 250 per person sharing
R 17 070 per single person
R 14 250 per person sharing
R 17 070 per single person
Rates include a fuel levy that is subject to change, should there be further increases in the fuel price
Book your This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. now (we can design itineraries that venture further up the west coast to Namaqualand or combine with Cape Town and the Garden Route or Cape Town and Kruger).