Mother Nature is quite gifted and around this time of the year, early August until end-September, she tends to flex a bit with the West Coast wildflowers blooming.
The annual spring flowers have become world-renowned and see many flocking to the Cape West Coast up to Namaqualand and inland to the Cederberg just to witness the botanical masterpiece.
Below are the best flower-spotting locations that you can take a drive to and see the best flowers in town.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Dedicated to indigenous flora the, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is not an excellent host for concerts but also has numerous flowers such as daisies, fynbos and pincushion proteas.
Entry R100 (SA adults and SADC nationals with ID)
R220 (standard, adults)
R60 (students/learners with a valid card)
R40 (children 6 – 17 years)
R140 (African nationals with ID)
Free (children under 6)
Free (senior citizens with ID on Tuesdays, except public holidays)
Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens
In spring, the succulents, annuals and vygies come alive and are filled with vibrant captivating colours.
Entry R50 (adults)
R20 (students)
R40 (pensioners)
R15 (children/scholars)
R45 (Botanical Society members)
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
A variety of fynbos– proteas, ericas, bulbs and orchids can be spotted at the reserve.
Entry is free.
Columbine Nature Reserve
A two hour drive from Cape Town, an array of fynbos and Karoo succulents can be seen on the reserve.
Entry R29 (adults)
R20 (children)