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

The flower season at Namaqua National Park is in full swing

For those wanting to see the smaller, rarer blooms, the hiking trails remain a recommended way to experience nature up close. SANParks Head of Communications & Spokesperson, JP Louw, says the 5 km circular trail at Skilpad in Namaqua National Park is currently a highlight. He says the fields are in full bloom and offer a peaceful, accessible way to explore the veld’s diversity.

When is the flower season expected to peak?

The flower season is expected to peak around mid-August to mid-September. This depends on good weather. 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.

Visitors can currently enjoy:

Namaqualand arctotis (Bittergousblom)
Namaqua parachute-daisy (Bergmagriet)
Cape marigold (Soetgousblom)
Namaqualand daisy
Sambreeltjies
Bokbaaivygies
Glansogies
Blue and white sporries
Wit-soe
Various Oxalidaceae (Suurrings)
A variety of vygie species
Meidestert
Namaqua knikker ramshorinkies
Drumsticks an
Different Gazania species.

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