Postberg Spring Flowers

The annual blooming of spring flowers along South Africa’s west coast is a natural wonder that draws travellers from around the world. While the spectacle peaks in the far Northern Cape, the Postberg Nature Reserve, within the West Coast National Park, offers a taste of this floral frenzy.

The Postberg section is only open to visitors during spring (Agust and September) for the spectacle, and permits limited visitors per day, so there are often queues to get in. But it’s worth the wait, plus you’ll spot a wide variety of fascinating wildlife here too.

West Coast National Park

In this underrated park– just an hour’s drive from Cape Town – you can admire vast expanses of iridescent daisies, spot wild antelope, or picnic on the shoreline to look for migrating whales. Throw in idyllic beaches and productive bird hides and you have one of the Cape’s secret bucket list destinations. If you’re a nature lover, or seeking a serene escape from the city, it’s worth a visit at any time of year.

Namaqua National Park and Niewoudtville

Other regions slightly further north are also fantastic for flowers, if you want to explore beyond Postberg or can’t make it there. The northern regions around Namaqua National Park and Niewoudtville offer a similar floral feast.

The Northern regions tend to flower slightly earlier than the Southern flower regions (Biedouw Valley and West Coast National Park).