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Namaqua National Park

Introduction

As if by magic a tapestry of brilliant colours unfold enticingly along the winding roads of the Namaqua National Park. Butterflies, birds and long-tongued flies dart around among the flowers, seemingly overwhelmed by the abundance and diversity.

Every turn in the road paints an unforgettable picture: valleys filled with Namaqualand daisies and other spring flowers that pulse with sheer energy and joy. Next to some eye-catching succulents, a porcupine and a tall aloe pay witness to a baboon overturning a rock and pouncing on a scorpion. During early August and September, seemingly overnight, the dusty valleys of Namaqualand are transformed into a wonderland, carpeted with wildflowers. With its winter rainfall, Namaqualand is home to the richest bulb flora of any arid region in the world and more than a 1 000 of its estimated 3 500 plant species are found nowhere else on earth.

Escape to the land of contrasts, where the rigorous climate has created a myriad of life forms superbly adapted to their specific habitat. Fields of flowers, star studded nights, quiver trees, enormous granite outcrops and the icy Atlantic are but a few wonders that await the visitor to what is truly the Creators’ playground.

5 Things To Seek

  • Carpets of flower (in season)
  • Quiver trees
  • Klipspringer
  • Unspoilt coastline
  • Quartz Patches

Did you know that...

  • Namaqua National Park is situated in one of only 2 arid biodiversity hotspots?
  • It is home to the world's smallest tortoise, the Namaqua Speckled Padloper?
  • It conserves the world's richest succulent flora?
  • It is world renowned for its spectacular spring flower displays?

Still available this weekend!

Chalet (CH2/4), Skilpad Rest Camp
Chalet (CH2/4), Skilpad Rest Camp
  • 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • 220V Electricity
  • 3/4 Sleeper Couch suitable for 1adult / 2 Children
  • Base rate: R490
Chalet (CH2/4Z), Skilpad Rest Camp
Chalet (CH2/4Z), Skilpad Rest Camp
  • 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • 220V Electricity
  • 3/4 Sleeper Couch suitable for 1adult / 2 Children
  • Base rate: R490
 
WCNP/Namaqua nice out of season?

Posted by: Graham_5000 (18th April 2013)

Namaqua National Park caracal eco route

Posted by: Chrisvz (22nd March 2013)

Warbler, Namaqua

Posted by: wildtuinman (2nd January 2013)


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  • Namaqua National Park is situated in one of only 2 arid biodiversity hotspots

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