WEST COAST SPRING: STEENBOK BLOMMETJIE TRAIL

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 08:45 am UTC+02:00

West Coast National Park | Darling

Van De Kaap Travel & Tours
Publisher/HostVan De Kaap Travel & Tours
WEST COAST SPRING: STEENBOK BLOMMETJIE TRAIL
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SPRING IS CALLING – Awaken Your Senses!
Get ready to trade your desk for daisies and your routine for radiant blooms 🌼✨ We’re heading to the exclusive Postberg Nature Reserve for a once-a-year floral fiesta, and you’re invited to join💃🕺Step into a dream where petals dance and coastal winds whisper through the fynbos on our West Coast Steenbok Blommetjie Trail!
📍 Location
Postberg Nature Reserve, West Coast National Park (open only in August & September)
🗓️ Date & Time
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Meet at Postberg Gate at 8:45 am – we hit the trail at 9:00 am sharp!
🌿 15 km of pure scenic magic
⏳ 6 hours of wildflower wonder
⛰️ 160 m elevation
💪 Moderate fitness required
🌼 What’s Blooming
Suurvy, Elandsvy, Gousblom, Bokbaai Vygie, White Rain Daisy, Sporrie, Magriet, Soetuintjie, and more!
🐾 Wildlife Watch
Look out for bontebok, eland, springbok, mountain zebra, rooikat, tortoises, birds, and more – maybe even whales!
🚗 Getting There
Need a lift? Transport is available at R50 per person (first-come, first-served).
🎒 Don’t Forget Your Joy Kit
Sun hat & sunscreen, 2 litres water (minimum), snacks & a packed lunch, raincoat & warm jacket, comfortable clothing & hiking shoes - Let’s hike happy! 😄🥾🌞
👥 Who Can Join?
Ages 15 - 65 welcome!
Under 18s must be with a paying adult
Not suitable for those with mobility or medical issues or with a low fitness level
💰 Cost
R400 per person
Included: guide & trail permit (NB our guides are hiking & culture guides and not nature guides)
Excluded: SANParks Admission Fee: R116 per SA adult (with ID) – Wild Cards accepted
🌿 Why It’s Special
Postberg opens for just two months a year. Weekday visits mean fewer crowds and more serenity. This is your chance to explore a fleeting floral tapestry in full bloom.
🕒 Timing Tip
Postberg Gate is 40 minutes from the main WCNP entrance. Enter by 8:00 am to start on time.
🌦️ Weather & Cancellation
Rain or Shine – nature’s party doesn’t pause, and the hike goes on! Come prepared, come excited, and come ready to bloom! 🌧️🌞🌸
✅ Booking Info
Ready to Hike? Before your boots meet the trail and wildflowers greet your stride, we need you to please take a moment to complete a registration form to unlock your adventure. We know paperwork isn’t the most thrilling part of planning an expedition, but it’s a vital step to streamline your booking and to ensure every participant’s hike is smooth, safe, and unforgettable! Please contact us and we’ll forward the link. Once submitted, we’ll send payment details – Your proof of payment secures your spot and you’re in 🎉✨
📢 LIMITED SPOTS – BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
📞 Let’s Make It Happen!
WhatsApp: 063 022 9554
Email: [email protected]
Happy hiking 🥾 Fingers crossed for sunny skies and extra photogenic flowers this season 🌸
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