Flower Report

[Peter Tiedt]

From SA Nat Parks

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Namaqua National Park Flower Report

Namaqua National Park Flower Report as on 12 August 2014. South African National Parks (SANParks) would like to update guests about the flowers in Namaqua National Park this season.

The flowers are spectacular over large areas of the park and indeed the region. Pietsnot (Grielum humifusum - yellow flowers) is very prominent, more so than previous years. Skilpad is covered in orange Namaqua daisy carpets. Other flowers becoming more noticeable include Varkiesknol (Conicosia); Senecios, Gazanias and Sporries (Heliophila sp). If you walk the hiking trails you will notice a multitude of other different species.

The areas between Skilpad and Soebatsfontein and towards Wildeperdehoek pass has large purple ‘vygie’ carpets, as well as very good white daisy patches.

The coastal flowers are very good with the usual variety of vygies and daisies. This is one of the best years we have seen on the parks’ coast for flowers. Please note that the coast is only accessible for 4x4 vehicles.

There are now basically good flowers all over Namaqua. The best is to ask around when you are in the area to find out where the best spots are. Please note that I can only speak with authority on the park itself and close surrounds with regard to where the flowers are.

Skilpad is accessible with a normal sedan vehicle but a high ground clearance vehicle is needed for the remainder of the park.

Rainfall, Skilpad section, Namaqua National Park:

March 2014: 14.98mm
April 2014: 7.61mm
May 2014: 16.26mm
June 2014: 86.86mm
July 2014: 52.82mm
August: 13.45mm (to date)

Tourist enquiries:
Namaqua National Park, Skilpad Office
Tel: 027 672 1948

[Jacques Rousseau]

Thanks Peter!

Leaving on 6th Sept to see the flowers.

Can anyone advise on the route conditions from Soebatsfontein to Kamieskroon through the Skilpad reserve?

I'll travel with my Kia Sportage 4x2.

Regards,

Jacques

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