Namaqualand Wildflower Drive — Clanwilliam toSpringbok.
Distance
380 km
Duration
2 days
Climb
2,800 m
Namaqualand Wildflower Drive — Clanwilliam to Springbok.
Two days through the Cederberg mountains and Namaqualand semi-desert to Springbok. The route passes ancient San rock art sites, the rooibos tea heartland, Nieuwoudtville — the Bulb Capital of the World — and the wildflower plains of Namaqualand. In August–September, one of Earth's most spectacular wildflower events turns the landscape orange and purple for hundreds of kilometres.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance380 km
Days2
Total climb2,800 m
DifficultyModerate
Loading map...
2 days, 2 moods.
A suggested split across 2 days with 8 waypoints to discover along the way.
ClanwilliamStart · Start in Clanwilliam on the Olifants River — the rooibos tea heartland of South Africa. The Cederberg mountains rise dramatically to the east. Stock up on water and snacks.
Pakhuis PassMountain Pass · A dramatic pass through the Cederberg with ancient San Bushman rock art in the area. The red-orange sandstone formations glow in morning light.
Nieuwoudtville Wildflower ReserveScenic Point · The "Bulb Capital of the World". In Aug–Sep this plateau produces one of Earth's densest displays of bulbous plants — thousands of acres of orange lachenalias and purple geophytes.
CalviniaRestaurant · Karoo town under the Hantam Mountains. Lunch at the local bakery. The museum has artefacts from the Anglo-Boer War campaign in the Northern Cape. Good fuel stop.
KamieskroonOvernight · Overnight in Kamieskroon — the heart of Namaqualand. In peak spring (Aug–Sep) the surrounding hills glow orange and purple with daisies and succulents stretching to the horizon.
Goegap Nature ReservePhoto Spot · The reserve outside Springbok holds a conservation collection of Namaqualand succulents and a spectacular spring wildflower show. Gemsbok and springbok roam the plains year-round.
Mesklip Namaqualand ViewpointScenic Point · Hilltop view across the semi-arid Namaqualand plains. On a clear spring day the hills glow orange to the horizon — one of the world's great wildflower spectacles.
SpringbokEnd · End in Springbok, the capital of Namaqualand. Well-equipped for fuel and rest. The SA-Namibia border at Vioolsdrif is 100km north for those continuing northward.
More routes in ZA WC
Gamkaskloof "Die Hel" — Swartberg to the Hidden ValleyZA WC · 74 kmOuteniqua & Robinson Passes — Garden Route to Klein Karoo LoopZA WC · 200 kmTankwa Karoo — Ceres to Calvinia via the R355ZA WC · 257 kmTradouw Pass — Swellendam to BarrydaleZA WC · 60 kmSeweweekspoort — Ladismith Karoo Gravel GorgeZA WC · 90 kmPakhuis Pass & Cederberg — Clanwilliam to WupperthalZA WC · 75 km
Save this ride. Open the app.
Clone it to your planner, customize dates and stops, then ride. All free.
Open in MotoVault
Navigate this route with GPS