Namaqualand, Northern Cape:
Escape to this land of contrasts, where the rigorous climate has created
myriad life forms superbly adapted to their specific habitat.
Fields of flowers, star-studded nights, quiver trees, enormous granite outcrops and the icy Atlantic are but a few wonders that await the visitor to what is genuinely the Creators’ playground.
Namaqua National Park escape to this land of contrasts, where the rigorous climate has created a myriad of life forms superbly adapted to their specific habitat. Fields of flowers, star-studded nights, quiver trees, enormous granite outcrops and the icy Atlantic are but a few wonders that await the visitor to what is genuinely the Creators’ playground.
The main attraction of Namaqualand National Park is undoubtedly its world-famous wildflower displays. Each year, during the spring season (August to October), the semi-arid desert of Namaqualand erupts in a riot of colours as countless wildflowers bloom. This phenomenon is considered one of the most extraordinary floral displays on Earth. Visitors can witness fields of orange, yellow, purple, and white flowers covering the landscape, creating a breathtaking and otherworldly sight.