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Enjoy the Experience of a Lifetime and tour the World’s Finest Wild Flower Spectacle
So green it hurts your eyes..the best germination in years. You can almost hear the flowers growing.. probably will be the best display for years…. interview with Namaqualand flower expert Hendrik van Zijl …. Weekend Argus Life front page news-June 29th 2008
Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cape Floral Kingdom, thousands of flower species are waiting to explode into mother nature’s spectacular kaleidoscope.
And there are so many other wonderful sights to explore, including
- Breathtaking scenery-awesome mountains, spectacular waterfalls and an amazing quiver tree forest
- Intriguing, mystical bushman rock art
- Unbelievable starscapes..twinkle,twinkle millions of stars!
- True country hospitality-you’ll make interesting new friends.
- Local, expert professional guides reveal the inner secrets of this ‘Heaven on Earth’.
- Total relaxation is guaranteed plus tons of fun on the way.
- Door to door service.
FLOWER POWER, STARGAZING, ROCK ART AND A WHALE OF A TIME!
Come relax with us and enjoy the unique, world acclaimed flower extravaganza that is Namaqualand in springtime. Explore the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, it promises to be the best for 20 years. With the added bonus of whales, bushman rock art and a breathtaking canopy of stars.
Personal touring, limited to small groups of 6 people, in true Mercedes air- conditioned comfort and style.
It’s time to let your mind flourish in tranquillity and in good company!
The trip of a lifetime awaits us!
TOUR ITINERARY
4 nights/ 5 days Aug 18-22nd, 25-29th,Sept 1-5th 2008
[additional tours being organised]
Monday.. Our tour begins and after picking you up we drive to Posberg Nature Reserve. It’s sure to be a riot of colour and we’ll picnic on the beach with a good chance of seeing whales. Moving on around the beautiful Langebaan Lagoon, we head for Clanwilliam and on down the magnificent Olifants River Valley to Klaver with flowers all the way ,We’ll taste excellent wines at the local winery.
In the evening we have a slide presentation by local flower expert Kobus Kritzinger.
Our home for two nights will be the very comfortable Klawer Hotel which has an excellent restaurant.
Tuesday- We have a specialist local guide for two of our days. Valerie Mentoor. We’re in her capable hands and we plan to drive north to Vanrhynsdorp viewing the profusion of flowers on our way to the famous ‘Knersvlakte’ with it’s unique array of rare succulents- a floral world in miniature!
With the sun on our backs and the flowers in our face we meander back detouring to visit the Gifberg Mountains and its amazing waterfalls,rock formations and bushman paintings.
Wednesday We leave the Klawer Hotel and onto Vanrynsdorp for a short visit to the succulent nursery.Then it’s over the spectacular Van Ryns Pass with stunning views over the flowerlands; flanked by the awesome bright red sandstone escarpment. Our destination is Nieuwoudville for a two night stay in a quaint guest house. Supper is at a nearby restaurant including local specialities.
Thursday. Valerie joins us again for more ‘off the beaten track secrets. We’ll visit the magnificent waterfall outside the town and the amazing Quiver Tree forest.
We’re now in bulb country- hundreds of different species. The area boasts more species of bulbs than any area in the world many of them are found nowhere else!
Friday- Sadly our last day ,a leisurely drive back home spending time in the Clanwilliam area, visiting the Ramskop Nature Reserve .
We arrive Back home in the late afternoon, invigorated by the trip of a lifetime.
The cost per person sharing will be R4,850 [ Incl. vat]
The tour includes:
- Accommodation on a B&B basis with light picnics and dinner.
- All guided tours outlined and entrances to nature reserves, museums, tips etc
- Wine tastings. Refreshments on board.
- Transport in 2008 Mercedes Vito, a luxury minibus with all ‘mod cons’
- My chauffeuring, guiding and tour consultancy fees.
- Strictly limited to 6 people per tour
- FUN and there will be tons of it is on the house!!
- Why not come and join me on a tour of a lifetime.
Namaqualand Tours are booking out fast this year Don’t delay Book Now
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