Walking 100kms through Namaqualand at the peak of the flowering season is a truly breathtaking trip – and the best way of experiencing the wonder of flowers in this semi-desert region. Many of the plant species found in Namaqualand are endemic and found nowhere else in the world. Walk through places like Namaqua Nature Reserve, with its unique orange daisies, a Quiver Tree Forest and off-the-beaten- track roads to experience the Kamies Mountains. Sleep over in Garies, with a private dinner at G’nis se Winkel.
The Eco Mercedes Sprinter will pick you up at 9:30 at Cape Town International Airport for a transfer to Kamieskroon. We will stop at Kardoesie, at the top of Piekenierskloof Pass, for a light lunch (own account). Travel along the N7 to Kamieskroon, where we will overnight for the next two(2) evenings.
Briefing before dinner.
Accommodation: Kamieskroon Guesthouse (DB&B)
Beautiful Namaqualand scenery on a jeep track between farms, into the Kamies Mountains. Granite hills with quiver trees. Back-roads and explore the village of Kamieskroon.Dinner at Kliphuis Kombuis (own account)
Accommodation: Kamieskroon Guesthouse (B&B)
From Grootvallei to ‘Skilpad” – Namaqua Nature Reserve. Walk a circle route and stop for pancakes and the farmstall! Enjoy the spectacular display of orange daisies that the reserve is famous for after good rains. Transfer to Garies
Private Dinner (own account) at ‘Oom Genis se winkel’ in Garies – shop, with a glass of wine, for memorabilia.
Overnight: Guest Chalets, Garies (B&B)
From Garies into the “Knersvlakte” with its unique succulents. A day of exploring an unknown part of Namaqualand with its variety of small and unique succulents. End your day with a wine-tasting
Dinner at the Guest House in Van Rhynsdorp
Overnight: Van Rhynsdorp Guest House (DB&B)
Walk the scenic route along the Olifants River and Bulshoek Dam. Today the scenery change as well as the flora. Dwarf baobab tree (Botterboom), white and apricot daisies, with citrus orchards
Visit ‘soldaatkop’ and the grave of well-known CJ Louis Leipoldt.
Overnight and dinner: Guest Farm Chalets (DB&B).
Walk along Clanwilliam Dam, with beautiful Cederberg Scenery. Visit a Mango farm and Tamarak Dried Fruit Farm Shop. End your day with a visit to the Rooibos Tea Shop and informational, in Clanwilliam.
Time for shopping and exploring the village of Clanwilliam.
Overnight and a special farewell dinner: Guest Farm Chalets (D&B)
Depart from Clanwilliam to Cape Town International Airport, Arrive at the Airport by 10:30
This walk offers everyone that participate an unbelievable experience. The walk was designed for the social walker with ALL the Eco experiences that the area’s unique beauty has to offer. After booking you will receive ‘SPORE’ Newsletters with checklists, recommendations on training, walking equipment and general information i.e. traveling, with a finalized itinerary.
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