South Africa is a superb destination for botanists and garden enthusiasts alike. The Cape boasts its very own plant kingdom, which is the smallest in terms of land area but also the most varied on the planet, with more than 24,000 plant species. The Garden Route too is known for its lush vegetation and in the springtime an itinerary including Cape Town and the Garden Route can be very rewarding.
For a few weeks in Spring after the first rains (usually August / September) the otherwise inhospitable and barren Namaqualand explodes into a feast of colour creating a patchwork effect of indigenous flowers over the seemingly lifeless soil. Although this flower extravaganza is a spectacle to behold it is also notoriously unpredictable and during dry years may not occur at all.
For the true enthusiasts, garden clubs or societies, Hidden Vintage organises exclusive botanical tours in the Cape including private garden visits, nature reserves and specialist guides and guest speakers. This is a perfect introduction to the Cape Floral Kingdom and the private gardens of the Cape. Contact us for more information.
Hidden Vintage Favourite Accommodation Includes:
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse »Tulbagh, Western CapGrootbos Private Nature Reserve »Hermanus
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