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NAMAKWA TOERE & AKKOMMODASIE BK2005/121434/23 T/A NAMAQUA LODGE Synonymous with the panoramic Cedarberg Mountains, the breathtaking City Hall Caves which takes one on an imagery excursion leading you to other dimensions, unspoilt West Coast beauty, a kaleidoscope of Namaqualand flower splendour, hospitality, sumptuous meals, and the most luxurious bus transport. All Namaqualand Flower Tours 2017: 2017: Pay R2 000p/p deposit(within 14 days) after confirmation, and the balance 30 days before the tour departs 2017 TARIFFS 4 Day Tours 5 Day Tours 6 Day Tours Sharing Tariff (per person) R7 000 R9 000 R10 600 Single Tariff (per person) R8 500 R10 800 R12 400 DATES: TOURPROGRAM - 4 DAY NAMAQUALAND FLOWER TOURS: Included : 3 Nights ' accommodation at Namaqua Lodge Registered tour guide Super Luxury bus transport Meals as indicated Excluded : Entrance fees ( maximum of R100 pp per tour), tips& drinks. DAY 1: We leave Cape Town and travel through the Bloubergstrand area, past Melkbosstrand, Atlantis, Mamre and Darling, past Saldanha, which is South Africa’s biggest, deepest and safest harbour. From here we make the short trek to the Triplet-Towns of Velddrift, Port Owen and Laaiplek. These small West Coast towns are known as the bokkom- capital of the world, situated at the estuary of the Berg River. Port Owen has a striking resemblance to Venice, with its streets of water. We continue our route through Dwarskersbos towards the Rocherspan and past Verlorenvlei with its rich diversity bird species before reaching Eland’s Bay. From here we push through the Sandveld and its historic towns Leipoldtville and Graafwater. Finally, we reach Clanwilliam from where it’s a short trip to Vanrhynsdorp, our final destination for the day, where we will spend all of our nights. The Namaqua Lodge in Vanrhynsdorp will be our home from home for the remainder of the tour. Includes: Refreshments and dinner. DAY 2: Today is most certainly the highlight of the tour. We start the day early with a trip to the Knersvlakte. Even though it might look like nothing grows along the plains, on closer inspection we see a magnificent diversity of dwarf succulents. These tiny plants grow between the white quartz stones and are small enough to miss if you drive in a car yet extraordinary if you stop to look. Next, we move into the Hardeveld with its signature towns Nuwerus and Bitterfontein. After we bid farewell to the Hardeveld we move to the Namaqualand Klipkoppe. This beautiful mountainous region stretches from Garies all the way up to Springbok. On route, we will encounter a ghost town as well as one of Great Britain’s smallest title deed. Our visit will take us to the tiny mining towns of Nababeep, Concordia and Okiep, which was once the richest copper ore mining region in the world. And finally, of course, we get to see Namaqua’s beautiful flowers in full bloom! This promises to be the highlight of the day. If you haven’t been to the Namaqualand Klipkoppe during flower season you haven’t seen flowers yet. Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner. 4-Day Namaqualand Flower Tour 5-Day Namaqualand Flower Tour 6-Day Namaqualand Flower Tour CPT 1/1 17 – 20 Aug Thu - Sun CPT 2/1 31 Jul – 4 Aug Mon - Fri CPT 3/1 10 - 15 Aug Thu - Tue CPT 1/2 2 – 5 Sep (Singles) Sat - Tue CPT 2/2 5 – 9 Aug Sat - Wed CPT 3/2 21 – 26 Aug Mon - Sat CPT 1/3 11 – 14 Sep Mon - Thu CPT 2/3 28 Aug – 1 Sep Mon - Fri CPT 1/4 15 - 18 Sep Fri - Mon CPT 2/4 6 – 10 Sep Wed - Sun

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NAMAKWA TOERE & AKKOMMODASIE BK2005/121434/23

T/A NAMAQUA LODGE

Synonymous with the panoramic Cedarberg Mountains, the breathtaking City Hall Caves which takes one on an imagery excursion leading you to other dimensions, unspoilt

West Coast beauty, a kaleidoscope of Namaqualand flower splendour, hospitality, sumptuous meals, and the most luxurious bus transport.

All Namaqualand Flower Tours 2017:

2017: Pay R2 000p/p deposit(within 14 days) after confirmation, and the balance 30 days before the tour departs

2017 TARIFFS 4 Day Tours 5 Day Tours 6 Day Tours

Sharing Tariff (per person)

R7 000 R9 000 R10 600

Single Tariff (per person)

R8 500 R10 800 R12 400

DATES:

TOURPROGRAM - 4 DAY NAMAQUALAND FLOWER TOURS:

Included : 3 Nights ' accommodation at Namaqua Lodge

Registered tour guide

Super Luxury bus transport

Meals as indicated

Excluded : Entrance fees ( maximum of R100 pp per tour), tips& drinks.

DAY 1: We leave Cape Town and travel through the Bloubergstrand area, past Melkbosstrand, Atlantis, Mamre and

Darling, past Saldanha, which is South Africa’s biggest, deepest and safest harbour. From here we make the short trek to

the Triplet-Towns of Velddrift, Port Owen and Laaiplek. These small West Coast towns are known as the bokkom-

capital of the world, situated at the estuary of the Berg River. Port Owen has a striking resemblance to Venice, with its

streets of water. We continue our route through Dwarskersbos towards the Rocherspan and past Verlorenvlei with its

rich diversity bird species before reaching Eland’s Bay. From here we push through the Sandveld and its historic towns

Leipoldtville and Graafwater. Finally, we reach Clanwilliam from where it’s a short trip to Vanrhynsdorp, our final

destination for the day, where we will spend all of our nights. The Namaqua Lodge in Vanrhynsdorp will be our home

from home for the remainder of the tour.

Includes: Refreshments and dinner. DAY 2: Today is most certainly the highlight of the tour. We start the day early with a trip to the Knersvlakte. Even

though it might look like nothing grows along the plains, on closer inspection we see a magnificent diversity of dwarf

succulents. These tiny plants grow between the white quartz stones and are small enough to miss if you drive in a car

yet extraordinary if you stop to look. Next, we move into the Hardeveld with its signature towns Nuwerus and

Bitterfontein. After we bid farewell to the Hardeveld we move to the Namaqualand Klipkoppe. This beautiful

mountainous region stretches from Garies all the way up to Springbok. On route, we will encounter a ghost town as

well as one of Great Britain’s smallest title deed. Our visit will take us to the tiny mining towns of Nababeep, Concordia

and Okiep, which was once the richest copper ore mining region in the world. And finally, of course, we get to see

Namaqua’s beautiful flowers in full bloom! This promises to be the highlight of the day. If you haven’t been to the

Namaqualand Klipkoppe during flower season you haven’t seen flowers yet.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

4-Day Namaqualand Flower Tour 5-Day Namaqualand Flower Tour 6-Day Namaqualand Flower Tour

CPT 1/1 17 – 20 Aug Thu - Sun CPT 2/1 31 Jul – 4 Aug Mon - Fri CPT 3/1 10 - 15 Aug Thu - Tue

CPT 1/2 2 – 5 Sep (Singles)

Sat - Tue CPT 2/2 5 – 9 Aug Sat - Wed CPT 3/2 21 – 26 Aug Mon - Sat

CPT 1/3 11 – 14 Sep Mon - Thu CPT 2/3 28 Aug – 1 Sep Mon - Fri

CPT 1/4 15 - 18 Sep Fri - Mon CPT 2/4 6 – 10 Sep Wed - Sun

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DAY 3: Today we take a different route through the Knersvlakte. We travel towards the Bokkeveld Mountain range

where we will drive up the Vanrhyns Pass. This pass promises some of the most awe-inspiring, breath-taking views of

Namaqualand you will ever see. After we reach the summit we head towards Niewoudtville- the bulb capital of the

world. Here we will spend the day experiencing everything this little town has to offer. From the spectacular Quiver

tree forest to the majestic Nieuwoudtville Waterfall, some one-of-a-kind flower species and finally end the day at the

glacier tracks with a small surprise. We will also spend some time at the local Dutch Reformed church. This beautiful

sandstone building has a very interesting tale around its founding. The church is most probably the only church with a

monument erected for debt. This area also promises some of the most beautiful flower scenery with its farm-style

backdrop.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 4: The final day of our tour takes us through the Olifants River Valley towards Clanwilliam. From here we enter

the Pakhuis-Mountains, so named for the way the rocks looks to be stacked on top of each other. We visit the gravesite

of the legendary C. Louis Leipoldt where we also see some extremely rare flower species. Next, we travel back to

Clanwilliam to visit the Ramskop natural garden on the banks of the Clanwilliam Dam. This garden is incredibly diverse

with approximately 350 flower species. We travel through the valley between the Cederberg and Olifants River

Mountain ranges up to the Piekenierskloof-pass. Once we traverse the pass we enter the ironically named Swartland

with its golden canola fields and green wheat plains. We finally reach Cape Town in what would most undoubtedly be

the most soul satisfying, rejuvenating and inspiring experience.

Included: Breakfast and snacks.

TOURPROGRAM - 5 DAY NAMAQUALAND FLOWER TOURS :

Includes: 4 nights ' accommodation at Namaqua Lodge

Registered tour guide

Super Luxury bus transport

Meals as indicated

Excluded : Entrance fees ( maximum of R100 pp per tour), tips & drinks.

DAY 1: We leave Cape Town and travel through the Bloubergstrand area, past Melkbosstrand, towards Langebaan

where we see Club Mykonos with its Greek architecture and atmosphere. We travel past Saldanha, which is South

Africa’s biggest, deepest and safest harbour. From here we make the short trek to Paternoster, which is a treasure

chest on the West Coast with its unique attractions. The Triplet-Towns of Velddrift, Port Owen and Laaiplek are next

on our voyage up the West Coast. Together these small towns are known as the bokkom-capital of South Africa,

situated at the estuary of the Berg River. Port Owen has a striking resemblance to Venice, with its streets of water. We

continue our route through Dwarskersbos towards the Rocherspan and past Verlorenvlei with its rich diversity bird

species before reaching Eland’s Bay. Here we see how the crayfish boats are lifted with a crane onto the jetty. From

here we push through the Sandveld and its historic towns Leipoldtville and Graafwater. Finally, we reach Clanwilliam

from where it’s a short trip to Vanrhynsdorp, our final destination for the day, where we will spend all of our nights.

The Namaqua Lodge in Vanrhynsdorp will be our home from home for the remainder of the tour.

Includes: Refreshments and dinner.

DAY 2: Today is most certainly the highlight of the tour. We start the day early with a trip to the Knersvlakte. Even

though it might look like nothing grows along the plains, on closer inspection we see a magnificent diversity of dwarf

succulents. These tiny plants grow between the white quartz stones and are small enough to miss if you drive in a car

yet extraordinary if you stop to look. Next, we move into the Hardeveld with its signature towns Nuwerus and

Bitterfontein. After we bid farewell to the Hardeveld we move to the Namaqualand Klipkoppe. This beautiful

mountainous region stretches from Garies all the way up to Springbok. On route, we will encounter a ghost town as

well as one of Great Britain’s smallest title deed. Our visit will take us to the tiny mining towns of Nababeep, Concordia

and Okiep, which was once the richest copper ore mining region in the world. And finally, of course, we get to see

Namaqua’s beautiful flowers in full bloom! This promises to be the highlight of the day. If you haven’t been to the

Namaqualand Klipkoppe during flower season you haven’t seen flowers yet.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

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DAY 3: Today we take a different route through the Knersvlakte. We travel towards the Bokkeveld Mountain range

where we will drive up the Vanrhyns Pass. This pass promises some of the most awe-inspiring, breath-taking views of

Namaqualand you will ever see. After we reach the summit we head towards Niewoudtville- the bulb capital of the

world. Here we will spend the day experiencing everything this little town has to offer. From the spectacular Quiver

tree forest to the majestic Nieuwoudtville Waterfall, some one-of-a-kind flower species and finally end the day at the

glacier tracks with a small surprise. We will also spend some time at the local Dutch Reformed church. This beautiful

sandstone building has a very interesting tale around its founding. The church is most probably the only church with a

monument erected for debt. This area also promises some of the most beautiful flower scenery with its farm-style

backdrop.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 4: Today we experience another part of the West Coast. We travel towards Strandfontein and Doringbaai via

Vredendal and Lutzville. Here we see the northern region of the Olifants River Valley with its first class vineyards and

vegetable plantations. On the way, we drive past Papendorp where the Olifants River stream meets the Atlantic Ocean

tide. Strandfontein, one of the most popular holiday spots along the West Coast, is our next stop. Just south of

Strandfontein we find the picturesque fishermen’s town of Doringbaai. From here we move further south to Lambert’s

Bay, the crayfish capital of South Africa. After our visit, we travel back to Clanwilliam. Here we visit the Ramskop

natural garden on the banks of the Clanwilliam Dam. This garden is incredibly diverse with approximately 350 flower

species. We also enter the Pakhuis-Mountains, so named for the way the rocks looks to be stacked on top of each

other. We visit the gravesite of the legendary C. Louis Leipoldt where we also see some extremely rare flower species.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 5: Our final day follows the N7 all the way over the Piekenierskloofpas. With a beautiful view of the golden canola

fields and green wheat plains, we enter the Swartland. We take a left towards Porterville and drive through Gouda. Our

tour takes us through the Nuwekloof Pass to the historical town of Tulbagh. On 29 September 1969, this town was hit

by a massive earthquake, which damaged large parts of the town’s infrastructure, a rare phenomenon in South Africa.

We inspect Church Street and see the work that has gone into restoring the town to its former glory. Once done, we

make the trip back to Cape Town where this soul-enriching tour comes to an end.

Included: Breakfast and refreshments.

TOURPROGRAM - 6 DAY NAMAQUALAND FLOWER TOUR:

Includes: 5 nights ' accommodation at Namaqua Lodge

Registered tour guide

Super Luxury bus transport

Meals as indicated

Excluded : Entrance fees (maximum of R100 pp per tour), tips & drinks.

DAY 1: We leave Cape Town and travel through the Bloubergstrand area, past Melkbosstrand, towards Langebaan

where we see Club Mykonos with its Greek architecture and atmosphere. We travel past Saldanha, which is South

Africa’s biggest, deepest and safest harbour. From here we make the short trek to Paternoster, which is a treasure

chest on the West Coast with its unique attractions. The Triplet-Towns of Velddrift, Port Owen and Laaiplek are next

on our voyage up the West Coast. Together these small towns are known as the bokkom-capital of South Africa,

situated at the estuary of the Berg River. Port Owen has a striking resemblance to Venice, with its streets of water. We

continue our travels through Dwarskersbos towards the Rocherspan and past Verlorenvlei with its rich diversity bird

species before reaching Eland’s Bay. Here we see how the crayfish boats are lifted with a crane onto the jetty. From

here we push through the Sandveld and its historic towns Leipoldtville and Graafwater. Finally, we reach Clanwilliam

from where it’s a short trip to Vanrhynsdorp, our final destination for the day, where we will spend all of our nights.

The Namaqua Lodge in Vanrhynsdorp will be our home from home for the remainder of the tour.

Included: Refreshments and dinner.

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DAY 2: Today is most certainly the highlight of the tour. We start the day early with a trip to the Knersvlakte. Even

though it might look like nothing grows along the plains, on closer inspection we see a magnificent diversity of dwarf

succulents. These tiny plants grow between the white quartz stones and are small enough to miss if you drive in a car

yet extraordinary if you stop to look. Next, we move into the Hardeveld with its signature towns Nuwerus and

Bitterfontein. After we bid farewell to the Hardeveld we move to the Namaqualand Klipkoppe. This beautiful

mountainous region stretches from Garies all the way up to Springbok. On route, we will encounter a ghost town as

well as one of Great Britain’s smallest title deed. Our visit will take us to the tiny mining towns of Nababeep, Concordia

and Okiep, which was once the richest copper ore mining region in the world. And finally, of course, we get to see

Namaqua’s beautiful flowers in full bloom! This promises to be the highlight of the day. If you haven’t been to the

Namaqualand Klipkoppe during flower season you haven’t seen flowers yet.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 3: Today we take a different route through the Knersvlakte. We travel towards the Bokkeveld Mountain range

where we will drive up the Vanrhyns Pass. This pass promises some of the most awe-inspiring, breath-taking views of

Namaqualand you will ever see. After we reach the summit we head towards Niewoudtville- the bulb capital of the

world. Here we will spend the day experiencing everything this little town has to offer. From the spectacular Quiver

tree forest to the majestic Nieuwoudtville Waterfall, some one-of-a-kind flower species and finally end the day at the

glacier tracks with a small surprise. We will also spend some time at the local Dutch Reformed church. This beautiful

sandstone building has a very interesting tale around its founding. The church is most probably the only church with a

monument erected for debt. This area also promises some of the most beautiful flower scenery with its farm-style

backdrop.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 4: Today promises to be one of the most exciting and unique days of our tour! After another hefty breakfast, we

tackle the road towards Clanwilliam following the Olifants River. Once we reach Clanwilliam we head towards the

Pakhuis Mountains into the Cederberg Mountains and over the Brandewyn River. We visit the Englishman's Grave to

learn a bit of the Anglo-Boer War. We travel towards the Biedouwvalley. This valley, permitting a good season, can

boast some of the most beautiful flower spectacles you will ever see. Finally, we head to Wupperthal, which was

founded as a mission station in the mountains by JG Leipoldt. Here we will have the opportunity to buy some authentic

“vellies”.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 5: Today we experience another part of the West Coast. We travel towards Strandfontein and Doringbaai via

Vredendal and Lutzville. Here we see the northern region of the Olifants River Valley with its first class vineyards and

vegetable plantations. On the way, we drive past Papendorp where the Olifants River stream meets the Atlantic Ocean

tide. Strandfontein, one of the most popular holiday spots along the West Coast, is our next stop. Just south of

Strandfontein we find the picturesque fishermen’s town of Doringbaai. From here we move further south to Lambert’s

Bay, the crayfish capital of South Africa. After our visit, we travel back to Clanwilliam. Here we visit the Ramskop

natural garden on the banks of the Clanwilliam Dam. This garden is incredibly diverse with approximately 350 flower

species. We also enter the Pakhuis-Mountains, so named for the way the rocks looks to be stacked on top of each

other. We visit the gravesite of the legendary C. Louis Leipoldt where we also see some extremely rare flower species.

Included: Breakfast, refreshments and dinner.

DAY 6: Our final day follows the N7 all the way over the Piekenierskloofpas. With a beautiful view of the golden canola

fields and green wheat plains, we enter the Swartland. We take a left towards Porterville and drive through Gouda. Our

tour takes us through the Nuwekloofpas to the historical town of Tulbagh. On 29 September 1969, this town was hit by

a massive earthquake, which damaged large parts of the town’s infrastructure, a rare phenomenon in South Africa. We

inspect Church Street and see the work that has gone into restoring the town to its former glory. Once done, we make

the trip back to Cape Town through the glorious Boland.

Included: Breakfast and refreshments.

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FLOWERS AND MOUNTAINS HIKING TOURS – R6500

Flowers and MountainsHiking Tours

Included: 3 Nights’ accommodation at Namaqua Lodge

Transport

Registered Tour guide

All entrance fees

Day 1: We depart from Cape Town directly towards Vanrhynsdorp where we will complete our first hiking trail in the

Knersvlakte. Here we will see some endemic dwarf succulents which are one of the hidden treasures of the Knersvlakte

growing between the white quartz stones.

Lunch and dinner included.

Day 2: Today we visit Gifberg, part of the Matzikama mountain range, which is the northernmost mountains of the

Cederberg mountain range. Gifberg has some truly unique rock formations. The mountain was named after the tree

from which the San people gathered poison for their arrows and spears. The cave paintings give a unique insight into the

lifestyle of these San people that lived here before. These paintings are also some of the oldest in the world today.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3: Next we explore Niewoudtville, the bulbous plant capital of the world. This area is known for its rich diversity

fauna and flora and has some of the best flower displays you will ever see. Since this tour is during our flower season we

will decide on the day which hiking trail will be the best to get the best view of the flowers.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4: We drive through the Olifantsrivier-valley and turn towards Clanwilliam where we will visit the grave of the late

great C.Louis Leipoldt. The grave is located in the “Pakhuisberge” which, on first glance, looks as if the rocks were

placed next to each by men or machines. Here we will also take a short hike and see why Louis Leipoldt loved the

Cederberg so much. Finally, we will make a final stop in the Piekenierskloofpas and, if time allows us, take a final hiking

route before heading back to Cape Town to round of an unforgettable tour.

Breakfast and lunch included.

TEAMBUILDING HIKING TOURS/PRIVATE TOURS

We organise specialised hiking tours for any group of 4 or more. The hiking routes we take will be dependent on the

general fitness/skills of the group.

We will be able to adapt to any changes in the weather since we will be centrally located in Vanrhynsdorp at the

Namaqua Lodge.

When going on a hiking tour you won’t need a big hiking bag since the hiking will happen during the day while at night

we sleep at the Namaqua Lodge. There is no need to sleep in the field to complete a trail.

Because we centrally located in Namaqualand we get to cover a huge area with a rich variety of natural wonders on our

routes.

Hiking routes range from short and comfortable to routes that can take up to 7-9 hours to complete such as Wolfberg

Krake and Boog routes. The routes include the following areas:

Cederberg, West Coast, Gifberg, Niewoudtville and Knersvlakte.

Other activities such as zip slides and horse riding can also be organised.

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Included: Accommodation and Transport All meals (3 per day except the first and last day- 2 per day) Registered Tourguide All access fees

Price: Calculated according to size and needs of each group.

Contact us for more information on the hiking trails.

WS1: 4 DAY WEST COAST CEDERBERG STADSAAL CAVES TOUR FROM CAPE TOWN – R6500 * Minimum of 4 persons per tour, or group bookings can be accommodated for private tours, please contact us for available dates *

WS/1 26 – 29 September 2017 (Di – Vr)

WS/2 30 September – 3 Oktober 2017 (Sa – Di)

Included : 3 Nights ' accommodation at Namaqua Lodge

Transport

Registered tour guide

All entrance fees

DAY 1: We leave Cape Town and travel through the Bloubergstrand area, past Melkbosstrand, Atlantis and Mamre and

Darling, past Saldanha, which is South Africa’s biggest, deepest and safest harbour. From here we make the short trek to

the Triplet-Towns of Velddrift, Port Owen and Laaiplek. These small, West Coast towns are known as the bokkom-

capital of the world, situated at the estuary of the Berg River. Port Owen has a striking resemblance to Venice, with its

streets of water. We continue our route through Dwarskersbos towards the Rocherspan and past Verlorenvlei with its

rich diversity bird species before reaching Eland’s Bay. From here we push through the Sandveld and its historic towns

Leipoldtville and Graafwater. Finally, we reach Clanwilliam from where it’s a short trip to Vanrhynsdorp, our final

destination for the day, where we will spend all of our nights. The Namaqua Lodge in Vanrhynsdorp will be our home

from home for the remainder of the tour.

DAY 2: Today we visit the Stadsaal-Caves. This route promises to be filled with imaginative surprises which will take

you through the enormous high mountain sides and chasms. Here on route to nowhere, you will find the turnoff to the

Stadsaal-Caves which is the highlight of our tour. This is a part of our not yet discovered by the tourist. Here we’ll also

see one of the finest examples of Rock art (Bushman paintings). This is where one’s imagination will take you into

another dimension. Here one can wonder around for several hours without observing the same thing twice. This is an

experience not possible to describe on paper. This is where you will use all the memory of your digital and video

camera. After an unforgettable day in the Cedarberg Mountain, we return to Vanrhynsdorp.

DAY 3: Today we visit Gifberg, part of the Matzikama mountain range, which is the northernmost mountains of the

Cederberg mountain range. The Matzikama Mountains are known for its rocky creatures and stone dinosaurs we’ll see

during our tour on Gifberg Mountain. It is also here where we’ll see how a small mountain stream formed a hole in a

rock over centuries and today is a waterfall. Gifberg earned its name from the poisonous tree endemic to this mountain

series and which is not found anywhere else in the world. We also visit sights at Nieuwoudtville, like the Dutch

Reformed church, Nieuwoudtville waterfall, the Quiver tree forest, as well as the glacier tracks.

DAY 4: The final day of our tour takes us through the Olifants River Valley towards Clanwilliam. From here we enter

the Pakhuis-Mountains, so named for the way the rocks looks to be stacked on top of each other. We visit the gravesite

of the legendary C. Louis Leipoldt where we also see some extremely rare flower species. Next, we travel back to

Clanwilliam to visit the Ramskop natural garden on the banks of the Clanwilliam Dam. This garden is incredibly diverse

with approximately 350 flower species. We travel through the valley between the Cederberg and Olifants River

Mountain ranges up to the Piekenierskloofpas. Once we traverse the pass we enter the ironically named Swartland with

its golden canola fields and green wheat plains. We finally reach Cape Town in what would most undoubtedly be the

most soul satisfying, rejuvenating and inspiring experience.

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Why travel with Namaqua tours?

Who is Namaqua Tours and what do we do differently?

We are from Namaqua and know our region well

We are a family business and is in the tour industry since 1985

Our tour guides are the most competent, helpful and friendliest guides that you’ll ever find in Namaqualand.

Each tour member’s personal requirements will be met by our trained personnel.

Namaqua Lodge, where our tour members will stay every night of the tour, is centrally located in the heart of

Namaqualand. From here on we travel in a different direction every day depending on the weather conditions.

We want to see the best flowers on the warmest days.

Our hotel, Namaqua Lodge is well known for its sumptuous meals and this is one of Namaqua tours’ strong

suites.

All our rooms have their own private bathroom and are on ground level.

We stay at one place for the duration of the tour, meaning you only have to unpack and pack in once.

There is no rushed tour program. Our bus driver is also on holiday and not under any pressure. Our program is

not limited to kilometres. We travel to where the best flowers can be seen.

The extra mile we walk

Tour members who prefer to stay over in Cape Town prior to the tour or after can be accommodated. For the

best tariffs, we negotiate with certain hotels for our tour members.

We also assist with flight, train, hotel and transport arrangements. Please contact us for more information.

Private tours and team building tours can also be arranged. Any group of 4 or more can be accommodated for a

tour to our region.

Remember the following when you are coming to see flowers

Other than Namaqualand’s 5 regions (Knersvlakte, Hardeveld, Namakwalandse Klipkoppe, Richtersveld &

Kusvlakte) there are other regions that annually displays some of the best flowers like the Westcoast,

Olifantsriver-valley, Swartland, Bokkeveld, Cederberg and Biedouw-valley.

The flower region is widespread - so be prepared to travel many kilometres.

Every region’s flowers if different from the other. You will never see all the regions’ at its best at the same time,

but from the beginning of August to the middle of September.

Flower season IS a rainy season. When it rains you cannot see flowers.

Namaqualand and the surrounding regions don't all consists of fields of flowers - there are more than 3500

different flower species. The journey is so much more fascinating when you find out more about all the different

flower types and species.

Why do we depart from Cape Town with our flower tours

When we depart from Cape Town, we already enter the flower regions. The Westcoast annually hosts some of the

best flowers and is always worth visiting. If our bus should have departed from Gauteng, it would take us two days to

reach Namaqualand, and we would have to return with the same route. It means that we would mainly travel in one

direction and that we couldn’t sleep at the same place every night to fit the tour program to the weather conditions.

We are in the tour industry since 1985 and are proud to say that we have the recipe for success when it comes to

tours in Namaqualand.

www.facebook.com/namaqualandtours

Our Facebook page speaks for itself. It proves that we show flowers to our tour members and not only drive through

the regions. Visit the above-mentioned address to see what our tour members experience every year. After each tour,

the photos of that tour will be uploaded to Facebook. This is just another free service which Namaqua Tours offer.

Flower viewers come to see flowers - our tour members certainly see flowers!

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epos: [email protected]&[email protected] VOORTREKKER STREET 22

web://www.namaqualodge.co.za &//www.namakwatoere.co.za PO BOX 246

VANRHYNSDORP 8170

VANRHYNSDORP: TEL:+27 (0) 27 219-1633/+27 (0) 27 219 1377

CELL:+27 (0) 82 654 8877 – JENNY FAX: +27 (0) 27 219-1635 /+27 (0) 86 512 2344

+27 (0) 82 896 6444 - MIKE

What happens when Namaqua Tours cancel a tour?

Namaqua Tours undertake not to cancel any tour as far as possible. We never needed to cancel a flower tour.

If ever it should happen that we must cancel a tour, we shall refund your money within 24 hours plus 10%

interest per year.

How do I book a tour at Namaqua Tours?

When you have decided to book one of our tours, complete the application form. Then fax or e-mail it to our

office. You can also do a booking online on our website. We shall then do the rest (hotel and flight bookings if

indicated as such by you). You will receive a tour reference number and the bank particulars of Namaqua Tours.

This reference number must appear on your deposit slip. This tour reference number must also be

indicated on all correspondence with regard to the tour that you booked.

We DO NOT supply bank particulars without a booking form. The only reason for this is that tour members

deposited money in the past without a tour reference number and that they did not do a booking per fax or e-

mail. It has happened that prospective tour members deposited money, but that that specific tour was already

fully booked.

We start every morning with a prayer, and trust in the Lord for a safe and soul enriching tour

It is very important and maybe compulsory to visit as many areas in Namaqualand as possible. Therefore we’re very

blessed to stay in Namaqualand and execute our tours from here, which is why we know exactly where to find the

flowers. We also know what happens in our region and when it rains, what each area looks like, as we are in contact

with people in various areas of Namaqualand.

We ensure that each flower tourist sees only the most beautiful flowers and the best sights of the area and for the best

affordable tour price. It is important that you should bear in mind that it is our rain season, and if you planned to stay in

a different town each night and you have to travel from one specific town to another while it rains, that you will not see

any flowers due to the weather that moves with you. This is why we hold the right to exchange our daily travel plans to

adjust to the weather.

Friendly Floral Greetings:

Namaqua Tours Team Jenny en Mike Spies

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Hotel accommodation for those who would like to stay in Cape Town prior to or after the tour:

City Lodge - Grand West - (3 ***) Tour departs 08:00

Single Room R950

Double/Twin R1340

Breakfast Full breakfast included in rate 06:30 - 09:30

Dinner Lunch

No Restaurant Various restaurants available at Grand West

Shuttle Service

R280 - R20 extra for 2nd

person (2016 rate)

Parking Free

WiFi 15 min free - extra vouchers available

Extra Lounge with bar facilities Grand West Casino &Entertainment - various restaurants &theatres

Website https://clhg.com/hotels/125/GrandWest-Hotel

Tel (021) 535 3611

Premier Classe Train from Johannesburg to Cape Town (Departs Thursdays)

OR from Cape Town to Johannesburg (Departs Tuesdays)

R 3 120 pp (one way)

Contact us for more information

Flights - Contact us for more information

Hotel Verde Airport - (4 ****) Tour departs: 08:30

Single Room R1200

Double/Twin R1375

Triple R2185

Breakfast Full breakfast included in rate 04:30 - 09:30 - Weekends 04:30 - 10:00

Dinner Lunch

A la carte restaurant - Lunch - 12:30-15:00 Dinner - 18:30-22:30 Room Service - 10:00-22:30

Shuttle Service

Free (to/from airport)

Parking Free

WiFi Free

Extra Lounge with bar facilities Gymnasium

Website http://www.hotelverde.co.za/

Tel (021) 380 5500

Road Lodge Airport - (1 *) Tour departs: 08:45

Single Room ± R700 per room (one or two persons) (Rate may change without notice)

Breakfast

Continental Breakfast only – R80p/p (2016 rate) 06:30 - 09:00 07:00 - 10:00 (Weekends)

Dinner Lunch

No restaurant Restaurants available at airport, or call Mr Delivery for takeaways

Shuttle Service

R35p/p

Parking Free

WiFi 15 min free - extra vouchers available

Extra /

Website https://clhg.com/hotels/308/Cape-Town-International-Airport

Tel (021) 934 7303

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BOOKING FORM

TOURMEMBER 1:

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Accommodation during tour: Single....... Double...... Twin/Sharing (2 Beds)......... Triple (3 Beds).........

Do you need help with flight bookings: Yes........... No..........

Depart from airport: DatetoCape Town:

Flight back to airport: DatefromCape Town:

Do you need help with hotel bookings: Yes........... No...........

Date: (Prior to tour) .................................... Date: (After tour ended) ....................................

City Lodge - Grand West Hotel Verde Airport

Road Lodge Airport

Type of accommodation at hotel booking in Cape Town: Single..........… Double……….. Twin..............

Do you need help with shuttle service from the airport or to airport: Yes........... No..........

In case you made your own flight bookings - please advise us of your flight details

Date to Cape Town Date from Cape Town

Flight nr & Time Flight nr & Time

Point of embarkation:

City Lodge - Grand West 08:00 Hotel Verde Lughawe 08:30

Road Lodge Airport 08:45 Kaapstad Int. Lughawe* 09:00

*Airport only for persons which land before 08:30 on the morning that tour departs

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Faks na: 027 2191635 / 086 512 2344 Epos na: [email protected]