Guided Spring Flower Steenbok Trail at West Coast National Park

It’s that time of the year when the granite hills and sandy flats transform into a kaleidoscope of floral colour and for this spectacle we’ll be heading back to the West Coast National Park to hike the Steenbok Trail – undoubtedly the flagship Spring Flower Hike in the Western Cape!

Postberg is open to visitors between August and September when this section of the park becomes carpeted in splendid colour - dominated by the daisies, of course! Looking closely will reveal amazing species diversity including tiny orchids, striking irises, glistening vygies, delicate viooltjies and a whole host of other wonderful wildflowers. This guided hike will catch the flowers in the late part of the season. We will interpret the ecology of the area throughout the trail. Let’s hope for a lovely sunny day, and that the flowers put on a display deep into the season. We will end at Plankiesbaai and not walk the last hilly stretch as we usually do, thus cutting it 5km short.

Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 (Heritage Day)

Time: 08:45 am for a 09:15 am start after signing in.

Distance: 11 km

Duration: 6 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Grade: A-grade (footpath / jeep track)

Elevation: 162m ASL (highest point)

Dogs: Not permitted

Meet location: Postberg gate near Tsaarsbank (Located within the West Coast National Park) // https://maps.app.goo.gl/UQHuxvypbcwz7iSt5 - It’s a 30-minute drive from the WCNP gate on the R27 (West Coast Rd)

Cost: R480 per person (includes the trail permit) + SANParks Gate Fee R116 - adult / R58 - child (Wild Card = Free; please bring your SA ID for the local rate)

• The R480 cost includes the professional guide and the trail permit fee.
• The SANParks West Coast National Park gate entry fee is excluded and is payable at the gate upon arrival. Please ensure you bring proof of ID for SA citizens, SADC residents, kids, and if you are a WILD Card user to claim your discounts or free access.

Book: Pay via Quicket OR Email us at [email protected] for bank details to EFT (Payment will confirm your spot)

Contact: 084 718 1668 // Please book via email ([email protected])

What to bring:

- Good hiking shoes/boots

- Sun protection (hat, sun lotion)

- Warm top & rain jacket

- Water: 2 litres per person

- Lunch / trail snacks

*BOOKING ESSENTIAL*