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Namaqualand Flower Power Safari
Namaqualand
Flower Power Safari
From the pristine, majestic Schaaprivier Canyon – to the spectacular wild flowers of Namaqualand. Hike with us, Chill with us, Enjoy the wildlife, wild flowers, roosterkoek and laugh with us on this women-only Safari escape. Guided by local experts we hunt the flowers on this safari and enjoy the best that Namaqualand has to offer. Fitness Levels Required: our guests need to be able to get in and out of a jeep and be able to walk approximately 5km a day on uneven ground carrying a light day pack. We enjoy two locations on this Safari: Okiep Country Hotel and Nigramoep Slowliving Guest Farm – accommodation details/locations on the EBrochure.
Max 12 Places!
“It’s all about the flowers…”
2024/2025 DATES/PRICES
For solo, couple, twin booking – Booking Button Below 👇🏽
For group bookings please contact us at hello@womenonsafari.co.za
| 2024 (6 Night) – FULLY BOOKED | 2025 (6 Night) |
| Thu 19 – Wed 25 Sep | Thu 18 – Wed 24 Sep |
| * R15,990 pp sharing * R18,950 pp solo | * R17,589 pp sharing * R20,845 pp solo |
| 2024 (4 Night) | 2025 (4 Night) |
| Sat 21 – Wed 25 Sep | Wed 3 – Sun 7 Sep |
| * R10,600 pp sharing * R12,600 pp solo | * R11,660 pp sharing * R13,860 pp solo |
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Flower walks with local expert guides
- Geogap Wildflower Nature Reserve
- Walk in the spectacular Schaap River Canyon
- Namakwa Cultural Experiences
- Scenic Pipe Car Trail
- Historical Mine/Museum Tour
- Visit Orbicule “Wonderkoppie” Geological Heritage Site
SAFARI START/MEET (15:00-17:00) ON FIRST DAY
(6 night) Okiep Country Hotel, Okiep, Namaqualand – 10km north of Springbok.
(4 night) Daisy Country Lodge, Springbok, Namaqualand – 2km south of Springbok
Check in from 3pm.
We will meet at 17:30-18:00 in the cosy hotel bar for pre-dinner sundowners, intro meeting and overview of the tour.
SAFARI END (Depart 07:00 -10:00) ON FINAL DAY
Depart from Nigramoep Slowliving Guest Farm – Return Home.
If you don’t have your own transport please see ‘Safari Excludes’ section below
Itinerary NAMAQUALAND (6 Nights)
Itinerary NAMAQUALAND (6 Nights)
All accommodation is on a Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner basis.
All accommodation includes bed linen and towels. Coffee/tea throughout. Limited WiFi at the farmhouse/hotel. Limited laundry facilities (this is a water scarce region).
- 3-5pm Afternoon Check In for 3 nights
- 6pm Evening Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guided Flower Walk & Lunch
- Oom Koos Namakwa Cultural Experience
- Late Afternoon Mine/Museum Walking Tour - (weather dependent)
- Sundowners & dinner
- Breakfast
- All day trip to Goegap Nature Reserve, famous for its wild flower displays
- Short 4km walk through the flowers (optional) or enjoy the scenic drive
- Lunch Picnic in the Reserve!
- Evening Sundowners - Jakkalswater - scenic view
- Dinner
- Check Out Okiep
- Scenic drive to Orbicule Koppie - 'Wonderkoppie' Heritage Site
- Light lunch at Okiep
- Scenic drive to Nigramoep (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Check in to Nigramoep for 3 nights, Chill/Walk/Settle In
- 6pm Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- Hike and lunch in Canyon (approx. 5km) - look out for Black & Booted Eagles, Leopard spoor and tiny, shy Klipspringer & amphitheatre experience
- Evening sundowners & dinner at lodge
- Breakfast
- All day walk with expert local guides - experience the flowers of Nigramoep - incl lunch
- Evening sundowners overlooking the Canyon and West Coast of South Africa - Pipe Car Experience
- Home Cooked Dinner
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Return Home/Onward Destinations
Itinerary NAMAQUALAND (4 Nights)
All accommodation is on a Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner basis.
All accommodation includes bed linen and towels. Coffee/tea throughout. Limited WiFi at the farmhouse/hotel. Limited laundry facilities (this is a water scarce region).
- 3-5pm Afternoon Check In for 3 nights
- 6pm Evening Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- All day trip to Goegap Nature Reserve, famous for its wild flower displays
- Short 4km walk through the flowers (optional) or enjoy the scenic drive
- Lunch Picnic in the Reserve!
- Evening Sundowners - Jakkalswater - scenic view
- Return to Daisy Country Lodge
- Dinner
- Check Out Daisy Country Lodge
- Scenic drive to Orbicule Koppie - 'Wonderkoppie' Heritage Site
- Light lunch at Okiep Country Hotel
- Scenic drive to Nigramoep (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Check in to Nigramoep for 3 nights
- Afternoon Flower Hike- guided by local flower experts
- 6pm Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- Hike and lunch in Canyon (approx. 5km) - look out for Black & Booted Eagles, Leopard spoor and tiny, shy Klipspringer & amphitheatre experience
- Evening sundowners overlooking the Canyon and West Coast of South Africa - Pipe Car Experience
- Home Cooked Dinner at lodge
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Return Home/Onward Destinations
Safaris Include:
All accommodation, meals, activities and highlights as specified in the itinerary for each Safari unless specified as (Optional).
Guidance on what to bring will be provided following deposit payment, or on request.
Safaris Exclude:
Alcoholic and soft drinks, Tips for guides, Travel insurance, Conservation/community fees, Items of a personal nature and Travel to, from and between Safari locations.
If you don’t have your own transport and would like to ‘Transfer with Us’ to, from and between safari locations => please click here for guidance and prices
(this will open a new page in your browser).
For this Safari – the ‘transfer with us’ option starts/ends at Upington Airport.
FAQs
What are Arrival/Departure Times - if you are traveling with us?
Please refer to our 'Transfer with Us' Guidance:
For 2024: Transfer with Us guidance 2024
For 2025: Transfer with Us guidance 2025
What are Arrival/Departure Times - if you are NOT traveling with us?
- Aim to arrive at first safari location by 15:00. See each Safari website for guidance on this.
- Departure on final day is up to you - we will schedule breakfast (or breakfast box) based on group members.
- Please contact us for directions to the start location for each safari.
Will we be sleeping in a tent?
We generally use lodges, cottages and country hotels. On our 'In the Wild Big 5' Safari we sometimes use tented camps - but these are permanent, en-suite, very comfortable tents!
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes!
Are toiletries provided?
Not at all locations. Where they are provided they are basic soap/shampoo. We suggest you bring your own. Please remember to limit plastic waste!
Is there electricity?
Not in all locations. Where it is needed - yes. For all locations, please bring a torch!
Is there WiFi?
There is very little WiFi at any of our locations. Where it is provided it will be in a central location and bandwidth is limited.
Dietary Requirements?
Vegan and vegetarian diets and preferences can be catered for - but severe food allergies cannot. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Are there laundry services at the locations?
There are limited laundry services at all our locations for a small charge - but water is in short supply. Please try to bring all you need for the week, or be prepared to do a little hand washing.
What clothes to bring?
For Namaqualand (September)
- Shoes
- Light walking boots
- Trainers
- Sandals for evening/relaxing
- Long trousers for hiking
- Layers - T-shirts (long and short sleeved), light jackets, warm fleecies
- Sunhat, Sun glasses, Sun Protection Cream
For Cape (June):
- As above - it can be cold and wet in June - so layers are important
For In the Wild (June):
- This is in Limpopo - and early/late game drives can be very cold in the open safari vehicles - suggest in addition to the list above - also pack in gloves, scarf, and thick jacket.
What else to bring?
- Day Pack
- Torch
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Binoculars for our 'In the Wild Big 5' Safari
- Bird/Mammal/Flower/Star gazing guides - depending on your interests. We do have our own experienced guides and guide books at each location.
- On our Cape and In the Wild Safaris there are swimming pools at the locations. They are not heated, so will be cold. But if you are braver than we are - pack a swimming costume 😊
What NOT to bring?
- Excess valuables/accessories
- Smart evening wear - our tours and locations are all very casual
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