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Flower Tour/West Coast
August 2-5 / 9-12 / 16-19
September 1-4 / 6-9 / 13-16
The Western Cape region is one of the finest of all international destinations
for flower lovers and botanists.
This area has the most diverse flower heritage in the world.
More than 80% of the flowers you will see here can be found nowhere else on
earth.
Each year thousands of tourist travel to the Western Cape to experience
nature’s beauty. The variety and colors are breathtaking.
So if you love flowers, then there is no place else you want to be
DAG/DAY 1 – Maandag/ Monday
The bus will be loaded at 8h00 and will be leaving at 9h00. Scenic and
orientation drive through STELLENBOSCH, Jonkershoek, Spier via Annandale rd
& Mooiberge Strawberry farmstal & ( wine tasting optional)
Dr. LEANNE DREYER ( Lecturer in BOTANY - US), or another expert, will prepare
us for our ' unique flower experience' and will show us all about the West
Coast flower Kingdom in The Botanical Gardens in Stellenbosch. You will be
equipped to spot, discuss and enjoy the smaller living issues of life with
eagle eyes. Leaving Gardens after a light picnic there and heading for MAMRE
Mission Station, founded by the German Moravian missionary Society in 1808.
DARLING: 3rd weekend of September is the Wildflower show and orchard show.
(Duckitt Nurseries). In POTSBERG-RESERVE (WC NATIONAL PARK) we will experience
a superb view of sea and Langebaan lake, birds, fauna & Flora & short
walking trial. Retire for the day at YZERFONTEIN B&B beech house with
exquisite sea-view after dinner at a Local Restaurant.
DAY 2 – Tuesday / Dinsdag
We will be heading for LAMBERTSBAY where we will be going on a Dolphin and
Whale watching BOAT TRIP. Lunch at DIE MUISBOSSKERM (Open-air Seafood Feast)
(Other food on request – ask in advance) Visit BIRD ISLAND before leaving for
one of the biggest SUCCULENT FARMS in the World called KOKERBOOM at
VANRHYNSDORP. ( KNERS VLAKTE) On our way to CALVINA via NIEUWOUDTVILLE On the
GUEST FARM in CALVINIA we will be warmly welcomed with a glass of wine or
juice, campfire & Braaivleis.
DAY 3 – Wednesday / Woensdag
Depart from the farm BRANDWAG to CALVINIA on our way to the farm TORINGS,
experiencing most exquisite views and flowers. During the last hours of the day
the 4 x 4 guide will take us on a most intriguing trip in the HANTAMBERG,
believe to seeing ribbokke, baboons, succulents, flowers and Black Eagles (
Witkruis Arende)' where we will also enjoy a sundowner and snacks while
absorbing the stunning, twilight view of Calvinia from atop THE HANTAM. Dinner
will be served on the farm BRANDWAG.
DAY 4 – Thursday / Donderdag
Departing for the flower farm and waterfall at Nieuwoudtsville and light lunch
at a local Restaurant before heading for Stellenbosch.
R5500pp
Inclusive: B&B, dinner, entrance fees
Excluded: gratuities, boat trip
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