Goegap Nature Reserve
Every Spring this normally drab arid landscape bursts into a riot of vivid colours as the wild flowers of the Namaqualand make their presence known.
The 7 km Myers Hiking Trail will is an excellent route that will allow you to
enjoy, not only the flowers, but also the birdlife and other wildlife of the
area.
The park itself has no accommodation facilities, but very good accommodation is available in and around Springbok.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT GOEGAP NATURE RESERVE:
- wild flowers
- game viewing
- bird watching
- hiking
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Vegetation: nearly 600 plant species
Birdlife: over 100 bird species recorded, including black eagle, pied barbet, and ground woodpecker
Mammals: 45 species of mammal including including zebra, fox, aardvark, honey badger, gemsbok, springbok
DIRECTIONS TO GOEGAP NATURE RESERVE:
- 15 km east of Springbok
- open daily 8:00 - 16:00
Nearby Listings
Graded:
Sleeps: 6 in 3 units/rooms
10.8km South West of center of Goegap Nature Reserve
Blue Diamond Lodge is the only Springbok accommodation that deserves to be crowned the Queen of the desert. The 4 star beauty stands on the foothills of the klipkoppies and overlooks the Springbok mountain trails. It is at the forefront of picturesque vie
Instant Booking
Sleeps: 30 in 12 units/rooms
From
R 273,33
Per person, per night sharing.
* Rates may vary according to season
12.7km South West of center of Goegap Nature Reserve
Elkoweru Guest House is set in the heart of Namaqualand. Superb accommodation (12 double en-suite rooms) is offered in accredited Guest House. Your home away from home. Spring flowers, conoeing and the great outdoors....
Sleeps: 174 in 87 units/rooms
From
R 1 200,00
Per unit, per night.
* Rates may vary according to season
12.8km South West of center of Goegap Nature Reserve
Springbok lies in a narrow valley surrounded by the Koperberg in theheart of the Namaqualand, 570km north of Cape Town. It is the last major town before Namibia and it is known as the flower capital.
Instant Booking
Graded:
Sleeps: 68 in 26 units/rooms
From
R 450,00
Per person, per night sharing.
* Rates may vary according to season
14.0km West of center of Goegap Nature Reserve
Malcolm and his friendly staff offer you traditional country hospitality in a modern and elegant setting in the historic town of Okiep, once the site of the richest copper mine in the world. Tours to the surrounding areas are also available...
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