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The flowers are spectacular over large areas of the park. Skilpad is covered in Namaqua daisy carpets. Pietsnot is also now very prominent, with Varkiesknol (Conicosia) starting to bloom as well. The Cattails are at their best right now.

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. Please note that the coast is only accessible for 4×4 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.

The road to Skilpad from Kamieskroon has been graded- thank you to the roads department.

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: 10.66mm (to date)

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