Namaqua National Park Begins to Bloom as Wildflower Season Unfolds
The first signs of the world-renowned Namaqualand wildflower season are beginning to emerge, with Namaqua National Park already showcasing pockets of ...
The Jubilee Creek picnic area is still closed and trails in and around Goudveld are under assessment.
The Ebb & Flow Rest Camp in the Wilderness section of the Park is open and operating although some of the trails are also under assessment due to high water levels, particularly the Half-collared (7,2km) and Brown-hooded trails (4,1km).
With the current weather prediction of mild to warm conditions, water is expected to drain to various water sources such as rivers and the ocean.
This is welcomed as the GRNP team gears up to open all its gates for free during the SA National Parks Week campaign starting on the 14th September – 19th September 2015. General Manager of the GRNP, Jill Bunding-Venter has assured all visitors that “all planned activities for SA National Parks Week will proceed including the Regional launch event in Harkerville (Knysna forest) on Monday, the 14th September and other day to day activities.”
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