Stretching for over 1000 kilometres along South Africa’s scenic West Coast, the Namaqualand is known for its stark, arid beauty. Once a year in early Spring, the Namaqualand landscape explodes into a kaleidoscope of colour. The dusty plains are transformed into a blanket of thousands of flowering wildflowers. International and local visitors flock here to see this seasonal natural splendour.
Day 1: Guest House, Langebaan (Sun, 23 August)
Langebaan
Set on the banks of the magnificent Langebaan Lagoon, the popular resort town of Langebaan is conveniently located only 120 kilometres from Cape Town, in the Western Cape province. This lovely little town is renowned for its pristine white sand beaches and turquoise lagoon, which provides an ideal environment for an array of exhilarating watersports including waterskiing, kayaking, sailing, fishing and kitesurfing.
Pickup early from your home for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival at the Cape town airport you will be met by your guide and depart north for our first overnight in Langebaan, visiting the West Coast national Park in the afternoon.
Day 2: Guesthouse, Namaqualand (Mon, 24 August)
After breakfast we travel north with lunch on route via Vanrhynsdorp to visit Nieuwoudtville and the Hantam Botanical Gardens before we return to Vanrhynsdorp and Vredendal and book into Guesthouse or Hotel where we will stay for 2 nights. Dinner at the restaurants
Day 3: Aan't Dorpseind B&B, Namaqualand (Tues, 25 August)
Today we visit Skilpad Nature Reserve, enjoy lunch on route and return to Vanrhynsdorp in the afternoon. Dinner in town.
Day 4: The Baths, Die Swartland (Wed, 26 August)
Day Itinerary
After breakfast we will travel south to Clanwilliam. On the way we stop at Klawer Wine Cellar for a wine and rooibos food pairing. Visit the Ramskop Nature Reserve - lunch in town and a visit to the Strassbergers Leather Shop. Overnight in Citrusdal or Clanwilliam for 2 nights
Overnight: The Baths
The Baths, with its Natural Hot Water Springs of 43º Celsius, is situated only two hours drive from Cape Town on a citrus farm in the scenic Olifants River Valley, near the town of Citrusdal in the Western Cape of South Africa. Established in 1739 this self-catering resort, with handsome Victorian-style stone buildings, maintains an old world charm in a scenic, rural setting. hot and cold water swimming pools and hot mineral spring water baths.
Day 5: The Baths, Die Swartland (Thurs, 27 August)
Visit Lambertsbay or the Biedouw Valley and Wupperthal – weather permitting and depending on flower reports - we will visit one of the options. Return to Citrusdal late afternoon
Day 6: End of Itinerary (Fri, 28 August)
Depart for Cape Town International Airport after breakfast. On arrival back in Johannesburg you will be transferred to your home Driving Directions
