Visit these four spots to see the wildflowers before it’s too late!

Flower season is already upon us and if you don’t want to miss out on experiencing the wildflowers, check out these four spots soon!

West Coast National Park

Why you should visit: Not only is the 27 600-hectare West Coast National Park, which stretches from Yzerfontein in the south, home to the stunning Langebaan Lagoon, it also shelters more than 250 bird species.

However, the jewel in the park’s crown appears, for a fleeting moment only, from August to September when fields of wildflowers carpet the Postberg Reserve. This section of the park is closed for most of the year to protect the biodiverse ecosystem.

You will see Daisies, sporries and magriets blooming in their thousands – it’s certainly a sight to behold!

How much does it cost: R70 for South African Citizens and Residents (with ID), R35 for children. For more information on the entry fees and other regulations, visit the Sanparks website. 

How to get there: The Postberg Nature Reserve lies within the West Coast National Park. It’s 24km from the West Coast Gate and 34.3km from the Langebaan Gate of the park.

Citrusdal

Why you should visit: Close to the town of Clanwilliam, is a charming dorpie called Citrusdal. Gaining its name from the rows of citrus orchids in the village, it’s a well-known getaway for those looking for a weekend escape. You can expect to see fields of maartblom, bloedblom, daisies and fynbos around this town during wild flower season. 

How much does it cost: It’s free!

How to get there: About a two hour drive from Cape Town, Citrusdal is located along the N7.

Tienie Versveld Wild flower Reserve

Why you should visit: The Tienie Versveld Reserve in Darling is a ‘darling’ (see what we did there) reserve of 20 hectares that has never been ploughed, allowing it to give rise to a plethora of Sandveld flowers during the yearly wild flower show.

Although the reserve is open throughout the year to those who visit Darling, the wildflowers are the main reason why Tienie Versveld is so well known, and during the flower season it’s a very popular to visit. It’s also worth knowing that on this small patch of land, around 10% of the Cape Floral Kingdom can be found!

How much does it cost: Entry is free.

How to get there: Tienie Versveld Reserve can be found along the R315 on the Cape West Coast.

Queues of cars too long for West Coast National Park so visited Tienie Versveld reserve near Darling. pic.twitter.com/2EqKysMJK3

— Jaywant Parbhoo (@JayParbhoo) August 23, 2020

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Why you should visit: Visiting Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens during Spring and flower season should definitely be on your itinerary. The gardens come to life during September to early December, with warm sunny weather and Namaqualand daisies in full bloom.

For a spot of lunch, the Fynkos Kirstenbosch Tea Room Restaurant is situated within the garden and offers delectable dishes, picnics and even a high tea. 

How much does it cost: Entrance fee to the garden is R200 per adult (R80 for South Africans with an ID) and R25 per child (6-17).

How to get there: Find Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens on Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town.

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