Flower Power, South Africa Style!
October 26th, 2009
Insiders will tell you that late August/September is the best time to visit the Cape; not only is it whale season, but this coincides with flower season – truly a sight to behold as an incredible 4,000 species of desert daisies spring into flower from Cape Town up to the far northern reaches.
The flower region is vast, so it is also advisable to stay in a few locations to explore each region for the best blooms. Be sure to consult the wild-flower hotline that advises visitors where they are most likely to see the finest displays, though locals in each district will know best.
Our pick of flower season accommodation:
Paternoster Cottages
Picturesque seaside cottages in a rustic west coast fishing village.
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
A 10,000-acre fynbos nature reserve abuts this working wheat and sheep farm. Limited accommodation and superb dining is on offer on this large private estate with a spectacular mountain backdrop.
Bushmans Kloof
A privately owned wilderness reserve situated between the rugged foothills of the Cederberg Mountains and the plains of the Great Karoo. World renowned for its 130 rock art sites.
Naries Namakwaland Retreat
A romantic hideaway in the heart of the remote Namaqualand, diamond and copper region of the Northern Cape. The region also features unique semi-desert fauna and flora.
