West Coast Spring Flower Hike

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It’s that time of the year when the granite hills and sandy flats transform into a kaleidoscope of floral colour and for this spectacle we’ll be heading back to the West Coast National Park to hike the Steenbok Trail – undoubtedly the flagship Spring Flower Hike in the Western Cape!

Postberg is open to visitors between August and September when this section of the park becomes carpeted in splendid colour - dominated by the daisies, of course! Looking closely will reveal amazing species diversity including tiny orchids, striking irises, glistening vygies, delicate viooltjies and a whole host of other wonderful wildflowers. This guided hike aims to catch the flowers in the later middle stage of the season. Let’s hope for a lovely sunny day!

Date: Sunday, 12 September 2021

Time: 08:30 am

Distance: 16.6 km

Duration: 7 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Grade: A-grade (footpath / jeep track)

Elevation: 162m ASL (highest point)

Dog friendly: Not permitted

Meet location: Postberg gate near Tsaarsbank (Located within the West Coast National Park) // https://maps.app.goo.gl/UQHuxvypbcwz7iSt5 - It’s a 30-minute drive from the WCNP gate on the R27 (West Coast Rd)

Cost: R315 per person (includes the trail permit) + SANParks Gate Fee (Wild Card = Free; bring SA ID for local rate)

Group size: Maximum 12 pax

Book: Pay via Quicket OR Email us at [email protected] for bank details to EFT (Payment will confirm your spot)

Contact: 084 718 1668 // Please book via email ([email protected])

Upon enquiry we'll discuss all pertinent information as well as any specific COVID-19 protocols for the sites we visit to ensure our excursions are carried out in a responsible manner.

What to bring:

- Good hiking shoes/boots

- Sun protection (hat, sun lotion)

- Warm top & rain jacket

- Water: 2 litres per person

- Lunch / trail snacks

- Face mask / Buff

- Hand sanitizer

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