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SOUTH AFRICA
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WESTERN CAPE AND NORTHERN CAPE > SOUTH AFRICA
The Spring Flowers
In the South African spring, peaking over August and September, a brilliant array of diverse
ild flowers transforms the semi-arid West Coast landscape into an unforgettable scene
of exceptional beauty. You can witness these floral displays in a variety of ways, an extraordinary spectacle of nature.
From Cape Town you can travel north in your own vehicle, or as part of a guided tour, to the Cape Floral Kingdom. Areas to visit include the Postberg Nature Reserve, part of the West Coast National Park, a flower conservancy only open to visitors during the flower season.
From Vredendal head for the interior region of Nieuwoudtville, where the wild flowers form
an extraordinary carpet of many colours. The Ramskop Nature Reserve at Clanwilliam,
with its 250 different species of flora, is another option.
Flower Season at South African National Parks includes Agulhas, Bontebok, Namaqua and Tankwa Karoo. There are annual flower shows in Hopefield, Clanwilliam, Darling, Hermanus, Betty's Bay and others. And of course Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town hosts two free daily walks, led by The Botanical Society's volunteer garden guides.
KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK > NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE > SOUTH AFRICA
!Xaus Lodge
Casual - Secluded - Game Lodge
50,000 hectares of the National Park is managed by Khomani San and Mier communities, in a harsh desert environment, and all proceeds from the operation go to the neighbouring communities from which local staff are employed, and trained at the lodge. What you can expect at this community lodge are warm, genuine staff and an authentic guided experience. Comfortable thatched chalets all overlook the pan. A small (& cool) swimming pool and a deck area, form the basis of the main lodge. Activities include game drives, sunset drives, after dinner drives, guided walks, visits to the Bushman craft village, birding and stargazing. Access is by 4x4 transfer.
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE > SOUTH AFRICA
Tswalu Kalahari
Sophisticated - Secluded - Game Lodge
Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, over 110,000 hectares of spectacular grasslands and mountains against the dramatic backdrop of the Korannaberg Mountains, with just two lodges. That means no more than 30 guests at any one time can discover the beauty of this arid savannah, its diverse wildlife and the serenity of one one of South Africa’s great wilderness areas. Tswalu Motse & Tarkuni fuse contemporary comfort with traditional African style. Game drive, or walk through the Kalahari biosphere, inhabited by the rare desert-adapted black rhino, meerkat colonies, pangolin and brown hyena.
The Motse - 9 suites, Tarkuni - 5 suites and The Malori Sleepout
01403 256655 africacollection.com
12 chalets