| Escape to the land of contrasts where the fresh | | | | establishments in the region. Enjoy circular drives |
| smell of daisies, colourful spring flowers and sweet | | | | with viewpoints during the flowering season and |
| melodies greet you. Namaqua National Park boasts | | | | short nature trails. |
| with a kaleidescope of indigenous flora species | | | | Climate: |
| every spring time and it is for this reason alone | | | | Namaqualand falls within the winter rainfall region |
| that people are drawn to the area. | | | | of South Africa. The highest rainfall period is from |
| - Breathe in the fragrant aromas of spring | | | | June to August. Average winter temperatures |
| flowers | | | | vary between 7°C and 19°C, while the |
| - Find your own secluded oasis of tranquility | | | | winter temperatures vary between 20°C |
| - Enjoy camping out under the African sky | | | | and 32°C. |
| - Situated 495km from Cape Town South Africa | | | | Rules and Regulations: |
| Namaqua is famous for its display of wild flowers | | | | - Pets are not allowed in a national park. |
| in spring and a rich diversity of succulent plants, | | | | - It is an offence to pick flowers or to remove |
| with an estimated 3500 species. Escape to the | | | | plants or any other material from the park. |
| land of contrasts, where the rigorous climate has | | | | There are limited toilet facilities in the park. |
| created a myriad of life forms superbly adapted | | | | General services are available at Kamieskroon. |
| to their specific habitat. | | | | Medical services are only available in Springbok, |
| Observe the fragrant aromas fields of flowers, | | | | which is 67 km away. |
| starry nights, quiver trees, enormous granite | | | | The topography is characterised by granite |
| outcrops and the icy Atlantic are few wonders | | | | outcrops with large round or flat exposed rock |
| that await you to what is truly the Creator's | | | | separated by sandy alluvial valleys. Namaqua |
| playground. Namaqua is home to bulb flora of any | | | | National Park is situated some 495 km from Cape |
| dry region in the world and more than a 1 000 of | | | | Town off the N7 route to Namibia, and 67km |
| its estimated 3 500 species are found nowhere in | | | | from the town of Springbok in the north. The |
| the world. | | | | nearest town is Kamieskroon, which is some |
| Amphibians and reptiles are well represented, with | | | | 22km from the reserve and park offices. |
| a number of endemic species. The mammal | | | | The reserve is open during the spring flower |
| species that have adapted to these harsh | | | | season from 8am to 5pm. The flowers are at |
| conditions include Klipspringer, Aardvark, Baboon, | | | | their best between 10:30am and 4pm. A fee is |
| Steenbok, Duiker, Porcupine, Black-Backed Jackal | | | | payable at the start of the 5km ciruclar drive. |
| and Leopard. Birds are typical of the dry arid | | | | If you have any questions or comments please |
| western regions of the country. | | | | e-mail me on gerald@12234455.co.za or call me on |
| Accommodation can be arranged at nearby | | | | +27-0720390184. |