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03/08/2024

Start of the 2024 Wildflower Season in West Coast National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) is pleased to announce the start of the 2024 wildflower season in West Coast National Park (WCNP). As of 1 August 2024, and continuing through to 30 September 2024, the Postberg section of the park is open to the public, offering an exceptional opportunity to view the spectacular seasonal blooms.

During this period, visitors will notice that the Geelbek Restaurant is undergoing maintenance. To accommodate guests, three food trucks have been stationed in the Geelbek precinct, Tsaarsbank and Preekstoel area of the park, providing a variety of food and refreshments.

The Spring Flowers Booklet:
The “Spring Flowers” guide, which you can purchase at the Posberg entry gate, was developed as a fundraising project by the West Coast Region, SANParks Honorary Rangers (WCR SHRs) whilst also contributing to the enrichment of visitor’s experience in the West Coast National Park during the flower season. This comprehensive guide is an excellent resource for identifying and learning more about the diverse range of wildflowers on display.

The West Coast Region SANParks Honorary Rangers has also launched a brand new “West Coast Birding Booklet”, and a fun filled “Adventure with Captain Gannet” bingo booklet for children. These items, as well a range of branded wear will be on sale to the public at Geelbek.

We invite everyone to experience the breathtaking beauty of the park's wildflowers and take advantage of the available amenities. For more details and updates, please visit the West Coast National Park’s official website, social media page or contact the park’s visitor services.

*ENDS*

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🌸Flower Update 15 August 2023 🌸👇https://mailchi.mp/7b0afd4eb61f/west-coast-flower-season-13554625

15/08/2023

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West Coast National Park Flower Season Kicks Off

Langebaan - South African National Parks (SANParks) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated kick-off of the West Coast National Park (WCNP) flower season. This year, we are expecting an extraordinary bloom in the flower fields, promising an awe-inspiring spectacle for all visitors.

Thanks to the substantial rainfall received during the winter season, the flowers are set to burst into full bloom within the next week. Nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families alike can delight in the breath-taking array of flowers on display, ranging from vibrant daisies to stunning bulbs, which can be viewed in the Seeberg, Mooimaak, and the Posberg sections of the park.

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The first is on us!

The three buildings that make up our San Museum provide a fascinating insight into the culture, heritage, knowledge, skills and contemporary life of the San. Visit Reception at !Khwa ttu on the first of any month to enquire about free access to the museum.

Share in the San spirit by combining your visit to the museum with a San guided tour - and perhaps a spot of lunch next to the fire in our restaurant where we tell the story of the San through food.

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Salt & Sage together with Darling Cellars are presenting Music in the Vines Festival!

Come and join us in the first week of Spring, 2nd September 2023.

You and your family will be entertained by five amazing artists performing throughout the day.

You can look forward to:
- Franja du Plessis
- Desmond Wells
- Absolutely Fabulous DUO
- Matt Roux
- Klassik Musiek

There will be arts and crafts stalls to purchase local goods and art from. A variety of food and drink stalls to purchase food and drinks from will be available.

Darling Cellars' world-renowned wines will be on offer at the tasting room to consume or to take home and stock up your cellar.

You may bring your own picnic blanket or camping chairs to sit on our beautiful manicured lawn. Those who want to book a table will have to do this in advance.

Ticket sales are on Quicket (https://www.quicket.co.za/events/219354-music-in-the-vines/?ref=events-list #/) so be sure to book now as they are limited!

Feel free to contact Esrie Oldridge (060 578 3940) for further information.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

20/07/2023

Yzerfontein is bekend vir sy milde winterseisoen. Wanneer die sonnetjie deurbreek op ‘n windstil dag, is daar nie ‘n mooier plek op aarde nie! Voeg ‘n bietjie avontuur by hierdie winter: Ervaar die 16-myl wit strand te perd! En beleef boonop die vroeë blommeprag, diere op die wildsplaas, son, sand en see!
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20/07/2023

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Oudepost Private Wildflower Reserve, another must visit on your wildflower safari.

The private nature reserve located on Oudepost Farm off the R307, approximately three (3)km south of Darling and is open to the public during August and September each year. Oudepost is also home to the the world famous Duckitt Orchid Nursery.

The private wildflower reserve is a sanctuary for endangered Swartland Granite Renosterveld and season vleiland is home to a great diversity of flowering plants such as Drosera cistiflora (Snotrosie), Ixia maculata (Kallossie), endemic Geissorhiza radians (Kelkiewyn sysie) and near threatened Dispersis cucullata (Witch Orchid) which are just some of the many species that can be seen at Oudepost.

The Duckitt Orchid Nursery is open to the public on the first Saturday of the months May-Nov, from 9am-12pm and in itself is worth a day trip to Darling.

Photograph: Wilfred Duckitt of Oudepost Farm