South Africa · 8 days · 1,500 km · Loop
Cederberg + Namaqualand — Cape's wildflower bloom
Rare natural spectacle: when it rains in July-August, the Northern Cape desert blooms in late August and early September. Cederberg (rock formations and San art), Clanwilliam, Springbok, Namaqua NP, wild Atlantic coast. Only known by insiders.
Highlights
- Wolfberg Arch
- Maltese Cross hike
- Clanwilliam Wild Flower Garden
- Goegap NR
- Skilpad Wildflower Reserve
- Hondeklipbaai
- Stadsaal San rock art
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Cape Town pickup → Clanwilliam
Cape Town → Clanwilliam · 240 km
Overnight: Clanwilliam Lodge CP
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Day 2
Cederberg: Stadsaal + Wolfberg
Clanwilliam → Cederberg · 80 km
Overnight: Sanddrif CG
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Day 3
Maltese Cross hike
Cederberg · 30 km
Overnight: Sanddrif CG
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Day 4
Cederberg → Springbok
Cederberg → Springbok · 380 km
Overnight: Springbok CP
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Day 5
Goegap NR + Springbok flowers
Springbok · 80 km
Overnight: Springbok CP
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Day 6
Springbok → Namaqua NP
Springbok → Namaqua · 100 km
Overnight: Skilpad CG
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Day 7
Namaqua → Hondeklipbaai → Vanrhynsdorp
Namaqua → Vanrhynsdorp · 280 km
Overnight: Caravan Park Vanrhynsdorp
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Day 8
Vanrhynsdorp → Cape Town
Vanrhynsdorp → Cape Town · 310 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.