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The flower season at Namaqua National Park is in full swing, and once again the landscape does not disappoint. A wide variety of colors spread across the terrain as thousands of wildflowers emerge following a season of excellent rainfall.

For those wanting to see the smaller, rarer blooms, the hiking trails remain a recommended way to experience nature up close. The 5km circular trail at Skilpad in Namaqua National Park is currently a highlight — the fields are in full bloom and offer a peaceful, accessible way to explore the veld’s diversity.

Visitors can currently enjoy: Namaqualand arctotis (Bittergousblom), Namaqua parachute-daisy (Bergmagriet), Cape marigold (Soetgousblom), Namaqualand daisy, Sambreeltjies, BokbaaivygieGlansogies, blue and white sporries, Wit-soe, various Oxalidaceae (Suurrings), a variety of vygie species, Meidestert, Namaqua knikker ramshorinkies, Drumsticks, and different Gazania species.

The flower season is expected to peak around mid-August to mid-September, good weather permitting. Visitors are reminded that to get the most out of the flower viewing experience, they should visit the Park on sunny days with temperatures of 18 degrees and higher.

Gate times are as follows:

• Skilpad Rest Camp from 07h30 to 16h00
• Groenrivier Rest Camp from 08h00 to 17h00

Conservation fees until 31 October 2025:

• SA Adult (with SA ID): R58 per person
• SA Child (2 – 11 years): R29 per person
• SADC Adult: R116 per person
• SADC Child (2 – 11 years): R58 per person
• International (non-South African) citizens: R121 per person
• International child (2–11 years): R60 per person