Nowhere else on earth is spring welcomed in such an extravagant way! It has even compelled Freeman Patterson, well-known expedition and conservation expert, to call Namaqualand the ‘Garden of the Gods’.
NAMAQUALAND WILD FLOWER TOUR PACKAGES
After the winter rains, a carpet of wild flowers is rolled out across the Namaqualand landscape. Richly coloured patches of Namaqualand daisies, vygies, aloe species and more stretch as far as the eye can see. Nowhere else on earth is spring welcomed in such an extravagant way! It has even compelled Freeman Patterson, well-known expedition and conservation expert, to call Namaqualand the ‘Garden of the Gods’.
Crew info
Liquid360 Adventures is committed to responsible tourism in South Africa. Our crew follows specific ethics with regarding to accommodated, camping, 4×4 routes and motorbike tours. We support local communities and community projects where possible. By supporting South African National Parks we support various projects and programs in and around our National Parks, which is to the benefit of the local communities. Responsible tourism is our way to contribute to our land and its people.
TOUR PACKAGES OFFERED FOR THE 2012 SEASON
We also specialize in tailor or custom tour/group packages to cater for your special requests and needs. Contact our crew now for more information and assistance to compile and generate to perfect Southern Africa experience for you and your tour party/participants.
8-DAY NAMAQUALAND & RICHTERVELD DISCOVERY TOUR
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The Richtersveld National Park is the last inviolate nature reserve in South Africa, maybe because of its extreme isolated location in the far northwest of the country. The park borders on the Orange River, which is also the natural border between South Africa and Namibia.
This park is known for its unique landscape and flora. The volcanic mountains bring about the scenic charm, which is further explored in the valleys and plateaus. The flora is represented by an incredible variety of succulents. Some of them are endemic and do not occur in any other place of the world, for example the "Halfmensboom". Curiosity might draw you towards this last, almost untouched part of South Africa. However, this is not easy as this area can only be reached by 4x4 vehicles with appropriate equipment. You are far away from any civilization. Luckily this is not a problem, because we have the necessary equipment and knowledge to offer you an unforgettable adventure.
Contact us now to enquire or book your Namaqualand & Richtersveld Discovery Tour
NAMAQUALAND WILD FLOWER 4 DAY TOUR
Everyone should experience the beauty of NAMAQUALAND at least once in their lifetime!
DEPARTING FROM CAPE TOWN
DURATION: 4 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1: NAMAQUALAND NATIONAL PARK
Departing Cape Town very early morning, we travel north crossing the Piekenaarskloof mountains into the valleys of the Olifants River. We arrive in the town of Clanwilliam in time for tea and then travel further north into the heart of the flower region known as Namaqualand, passing the tiny towns of Bitterfontein and Garies to arrive in the Northern Cape town of Kamieskroon with its beautiful granite shaped mountains. Picnic lunch and afternoon exploring the Namaqualand National Park, before arriving in Springbok for the night.
Overnight accommodation: Daisy Lodge (4*), Springbok
Meals included: Picnic lunch; dinner at guest house
Distance traveled: 560 Km = approx. 7 hours
DAY 2: GOEGAP NATURE RESERVE & SURROUNDS
Today we explore the 15000 hectare Goegap Nature Reserve and its surrounds. This semi desert reserve encompasses the typical granite outcrops and sandy plains of Namaqualand and apart from its 581 plant species, is home to a variety of wild animals including Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, Oryx, Springbok, Klipspringer and Steenbuck. We return to our guest house in Springbok for another night.
Overnight : Daisy Lodge (4*), Springbok
Meals: Breakfast; picnic lunch; dinner at guest house
Distance traveled:100 Km = approx. 1,5 hours
DAY 3: CLANWILLIAM & WEST COAST
We travel back south, stopping en route to visit the world’s largest succulent nursery at Vanrynsdorp (the region we are visiting is famous not only for its flowers, but also for its wealth of succulents). We arrive in Clanwilliam in time for lunch and a walk amongst the flowers in the Ramskop Wild Flower Reserve. In the afternoon we travel to the quaint fishing village of Paternoster for the night.
Overnight: Blue Dolphin Guest House (4*), Paternoster
Meals: Farm breakfast; light lunch; dinner at local restaurant
Distance traveled: 450 Km = approx. 5 hours
DAY 4: POSTBERG FLOWER RESERVE
We travel through the valleys of the Olifants River and rolling wheatlands to arrive in Postberg Nature Reserve, situated in the West Coast National Park between Langebaan lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Look out for the Eland, Oryx, Zebra and Ostrich amongst the kaleidoscope of brilliant spring flowers carpeting the reserve! We spend a full day discovering flowers, wildlife and whales (if we are lucky!) , arriving back in Cape Town at the end of the day.
Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
INFORMATION
Min. no. persons: 2
Best time to go: Mid August to mid September is peak flowering time
Climate: This is during the Cape’s winter time so days can be sunny but fresh ( approx. 12-15 degrees Celsius) and nights cold ( 0-8 degrees Celsius)
Health requirements: None
Suitable for: Those interested in experiencing one of nature’s miracles
PRICES PER PERSON SHARING
Per person sharing group 4+ persons: R 5995.00
Per person sharing group 3 persons: R 6995.00
Per person sharing group 2 persons: R 7995.00
Single room supplement R 995.00
Children under 12 years 50% discount Includes: Accommodation; transport in air conditioned vehicle; English speaking natural history guide; all meals; all entrances/activities Excludes: Drinks and personal expenses. Prices subject to change prior to booking due to possible fluctuations or change in current exchange rates.
HOW DO I BOOK AN ADVENTURE TRIP WITH LIQUID360 ADVENTURES?
To book your adventure, nature trip, tour or activity you need to fill in a downloadable pdf booking/enquiry form or an online booking/enquiry form (Contact details: +27 74 350 1670 mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) - either give us a call or send us an email with details of the trip you would like to do, what date(s) you want to come and approximately how many people there will be. We will then let you know what trips we have available. Once you have requested availability and know what you want to do, you will need to pay a 50% non - refundable deposit to secure your booking. This can be paid by internet banking or direct deposit to Liquid360’s bank account. Once we have received your deposit we will send you a confirmation email, directions, an invoice for the deposit and a pro - forma invoice for the balance. If you have any queries when you receive your booking confirmations please do not hesitate to contact us. 30 days before your trip departs you will need to pay the balance. If we have not received the balance within 30 days of the trip departure we will contact you via email or sms to remind you.
