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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
- 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
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- 220V Electricity
- 3/4 Sleeper Couch suitable for 1adult / 2 Children
- Base rate: R490
Positive People and Conservation Projects in the SANParks Arid Region
21st December 2012
Update on the Namaqua National Park flower report
7th September 2012
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)
@SANParksKNP to close four artificial water holes in the southern part of the park in the week of 27 - 31 May... http://t.co/2pqFGVUu52
Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:43 +0000
40% discount on bookings made for !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is now available via the... http://t.co/eXcDaZTdwN
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:11:16 +0000
SANParks is now on Instagram! Follow us at "SAN_parks" - upload your pics of your favourite spots in the parks and tag us!
Tue, 21 May 2013 08:31:03 +0000
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Did You Know?
- Namaqua National Park is situated in one of only 2 arid biodiversity hotspots
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