The 2023 Weskus Blomme – West Coast Flower Tour is an “Experience of a lifetime! From the Cape to Cederberg to Klein Namakwaland and back!” Select from these 3-Day West Coast Spring Flower Tour Dates Now:
Depart Sun, 13 August (Return Thurs, 17 August)
Depart Thurs, 17 August (Return Mon, 21 August)
Depart Tues, 22 August (Return Sat, 26 August)
Depart Sun, 27 August (Return Thurs, 31 August)
Depart Fri, 1 September (Return Tues, 5 September)

Cape West Coast Wild Flower Tour: Includes Expert Guide, Accommodation, Meals, Entrance Fees and Transport
“If you’ve never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom.” — Audra Foveo
Every year once the winter rains have fallen, people flock to marvel and experience a miracle of nature. One of the world’s most incredible flower show on Earth, a tapestry of colours you will never forget – the Cape West Coast Spring flowers in August and September, a truly spectacular experience with a front-row seat.
The change is unbelievable, and perhaps nowhere else will one find such a dramatic, exciting and exuberant awakening to Spring. After good winter rains, the land becomes a thick carpet of spring flowers in a rainbow of colour.
The spring flowers of the Cape West Coast, Cederberg and Namaqualand have a worldwide reputation and are justifiably world-famous; this botanical masterpiece puts on a show unrivalled anywhere on Earth!

3-Day West Coast Spring Flower Tour Dates Now Released!
3-DAY WEST COAST SPRING FLOWER TOUR IN A SNAPSHOT
- Depature Day: Cape Town – Melkbosstrand
- Day 1: Melkbosstrand – Piekenierskloof Pass – Citrusdal – Clanwilliam – Cederberg – Ramskop Gardens – Biedouw Valley – Vanrhynsdorp
- Day 2: Vanrhynsdorp – Vanrhyns Pass – Nieuwoudtville (Klein Namakwaland) – Matjiesfontein Farm – Hantam Botanical Gardens
- Day 3: West Coast – West Coast National Park – Postberg
- Return Day: Melkbosstrand – Cape Town International Airport

West Coast National Park – Postberg Ultimate Private Reserve
WHAT’S INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
2 x nights at The Lodge at Atlantic Beach (before and after excursion dates)
2 x nights at Letsatsi Lodge (excursion days)
MEALS
4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 3 Lunches
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
TRANSPORT
Registered Cathsseta guide – Tours are limited to 28 people per tour.
Each passenger has their own light, a/c point. Ample USB charging points in the vehicle.
3 x Modern air-conditioned vehicles: 22 seater (14 passengers max) + two 14 seaters (8 passengers max).
EXTRAS
Entrance fees as per itinerary – All activities as per itinerary
Water & snacks on the bus – Coffee stops and wine tasting

Beautiful Cape West Coast of South Africa
TOUR IN DETAIL
Arrival Day: Cape Town – Melkbosstrand
Guests arrive late afternoon at Cape Town International Airport. We collect guests from the airport and transfer them to our accommodation for the evening. We will enjoy dinner together, followed by a briefing for the flower tour.
Overnight: Melkbosstrand
Activities Included: Airport transfer
Accommodation: The Lodge at Atlantic Beach
Meals: Dinner

Landscape of the area southwest of Clanwilliam, Ramskop Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa.
Day 1 of the 3-Day West Coast Spring Flower Tour:
Melkbosstrand – Piekenierskloof Pass – Citrusdal – Cederberg – Clanwilliam – Ramskop Gardens – Biedouw Valley – Vanrhynsdorp
After breakfast, we travel via the N7 on our way to Citrusdal. Piekenierskloof Pass is the “gateway” or the “window” to the north, and the flower show starts. We will enjoy some tea/coffee along the road and beautiful flower patches between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam. Our lunch will be in Clanwilliam. If still on, we will visit the flower show in the historical church of Clanwilliam and the Ramskop Garden just outside Clanwilliam (time permitting).
We then head off to the SPECTACULAR “Biedouw Valley” with its “blankets” of flower fields…. certainly, the highlight of the day. This is a full program before heading off to Vanrhynsdorp, where we will spend the night. Time permitting, we will pop in by the Rooibos Regional shop!
Overnight: Vanrhynsdorp
Activities Included: Ramskop Garden & Biedouw Valley
Accommodation: Letsatsi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Learn about the rich agricultural history that is part of the vibrant Cape West Coast aka “Weskus” culture!
Day 2:
Vanrhynsdorp – Vanrhyns Pass – Nieuwoudtville (Klein Namakwaland) – Matjiesfontein Farm – Hantam Botanical Gardens
We visit the succulent nursery in Vanrhynsdorp (time permitting) before heading up the spectacular Vanrhyns Pass to Nieuwoudtville – in Klein Namakwaland.
We start our day with a visit to the Quiver Tree Forest, which is just an amazing experience. After soaking up these very unusual surroundings, we head off to the Nieuwoudtville Waterfalls.
We then spend the rest of the morning exploring the flower farm Matjiesfontein. This is a fantastic flower experience and the highlight of the day. Lunch is a relaxed rustic affair at Matjiesfontein farm. We then finish off the day with a visit to the spectacular Hantam Botanical Gardens (time permitting) before returning to Vanrhynsdorp.
Overnight: Vanrhynsdorp
Activities Included: Quiver Tree Forest, Nieuwoudtville Waterfalls, Vanrhyns Pass, Matjiesfontein Farm & Papkuilsfontein Farm, Hantam Botanical Gardens
Accommodation: Letsatsi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Get close-up to nature’s wonders on this tour
Day 3:
West Coast – West Coast National Park – Postberg
We travel back via Clanwilliam, Leopoldtsville, Dwarskersbos, and then from Velddrif to Langebaan! In Velddrif, we visit the very famous “Bokkomlaan” (time permitting) – Where time stands still.
The visit to Postberg Flower Reserve will be the highlight of the day as this part of the park is only open for two months of the year! We will also enjoy a packed light lunch in the reserve.
We leave the park in the late afternoon and make our way to Melkbosstrand, where we will arrive between 5:30 – 6:00 pm as our flower journey comes to an end!
Overnight: Melkbosstrand
Activities Included: Langebaan Lagoon & West Coast National Park
Accommodation: The Lodge at Atlantic Beach on the Atlantic Beach Links Golf Estate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, *Dinner (for own account)

A rich carpet of Cape West Coast Flowers on this tour experience!
Departure Day:
Melkbosstrand – Cape Town International Airport
After breakfast, guests will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for their flight home.
Overnight: N/A
Activities Included: Airport transfer
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast

The Lodge at Atlantic Beach – 4 star accommodation – on a biodiversity rich secure estate – in Melkbosstrand!

Stunning views, stunning service, and the best way to start and end your 3-Day flower vacation!

The Lodge at Atlantic Beach is located on the Atlantic Beach Links Golf Estate – Ready to welcome you! With restaurants, bar and spa facilities.
Cost
Includes 3-Day West Coast Spring Flower Tour Expert Guide, Accommodation, Meals, Entrance Fees and Transport:
Per person sharing = R12 000 incl. VAT
Single supplement = R2 030 incl. VAT additional for a single traveller
If you do not require accommodation in Cape Town, the cost is R10 235.00 incl. VAT per person sharing. Please note that you are required to be at the departure point at The Lodge at Atlantic Beach, before 8 am on Day 1.
Dates:
- Depart Sun, 13 August (Return Thurs, 17 August)
- Depart Thurs, 17 August (Return Mon, 21 August)
- Depart Tues, 22 August (Return Sat, 26 August)
- Depart Sun, 27 August (Return Thurs, 31 August)
- Depart Fri, 1 September (Return Tues, 5 September)
Questions?
Email [email protected] Call 0861 321 777 WhatsApp 072 392 4017
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A deposit of 50% is payable to confirm the booking, with the balance due 30 days before the tour commences. Please note there will be a 100% cancellation fee once the booking has been confirmed.
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We reserve the right to change the daily routes as it deems fit due to weather, road conditions, and where the flowers are showing the best. Please also note that the flowers typically bloom from about 10 am – 3 pm, depending on the weather and the sun, and this plays a huge part in our daily itinerary!
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Please, can we request that you pack a small suitcase as we won’t have a trailer for this tour and space is scarce!

3-Day West Coast Spring Flower Tour