Dear Friends,
As winter bids its farewell, the Cape comes alive with vibrant colours and delightful scents. This is the season when Cape Town dresses itself in its finest floral attire, inviting you to enjoy a lively display of blooms at eateries, shops, markets, and all around town.
Join us as we uncover Cape Town's springtime transformation, where nature's beauty takes center stage.
With colourful Cape Town regards,
Marco and the Timeless Africa Safaris team
Ps, Heritage Day is 24 September - don't forget to celebrate your Heritage this month as well.
A Floral Explosion
Garden visits:
• Babylonstoren Gardens
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
• Delaire Graff Gardens
• Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
• Vergelegen Gardens
• Boschendal Garden Tours
• Oak Valley
Florists we love:
• Adderly Street Flower Market
• Adene's Farm Flowers
• Petals Group
• Yes! Exclusive Flowers,
• Fabulous Flowers & Gifts
A Floral Sensation
Eateries surrounded by flowers:
• The Greenhouse
• Flower Café
• Gigi Rooftop Bar
• Our Local
• Table at de Meye
Gin tasting:
• Deep South Distillery
• Hope on Hopkins
• Hout Bay Harbour Distillery
The Timeless Africa Team out on a guided hike in Cape Town.
A Floral Exploration
• Chapman's Peak is just bountiful at the moment. Such a great hike for early morning or late afternoon for the entire family to enjoy.
• Cape Point Hike: The fynbos against the backdrop of the sea is always beautiful but now in Springtime you'll see a variety of colour for a while.
• Silvermine Nature Reserve: My favorite route is hiking up to the Lookout Point over Hout Bay. The colour of the fynbos contrasting the blue sky and white, white sand there is just magical and is something the whole family can do (including the dog if you have an activity permit).
• Table Mountain to the Valley of the Red Gods - expect to see lots of Satyrium orchids, colorful daisies and a variety of different Ericas and birds. And if lucky, you may spot a Klipspringer or even a Himalayan tahr.
• West Coast National Park: Postberg, Lookout Point - you can pay to enter the Postberg section and there are short walks for the whole family to enjoy.
Suggestions courtesy of Lauren & Johan who offer guided hikes at Mother City Hikers
A Floral Treat
• Rose Picking at Chart Farm.
• Pick from dahlias, sunflowers, snapdragons, marigolds, cosmos, and make your own bunch at Jamestown Flower Farm.
• Cut flowers and learn how to make your own arrangement, or be taught the basics of creating a flower garden at Flourish Urban Flower Farm.
We support legal flower picking in designated areas.
A Floral Immersion
• Blaauwberg Nature Reserve
• Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
• Darling Renosterveld Reserve
• Darling Wildflower Show
• Groenekloof Reserve
• Darling Renosterveld Reserve
• Namaqualand Flower Festival
• Tienie Versfeld Wildflower Reserve
• Waylands Wildflower Reserve
• West Coast National Park
A Floral Escape
• Bushman's Kloof
• Cederberg Ridge
• Cederberg Park
• Doringbos Farm
• Kagga Kama
• Paternoster Lodge
• Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel
• Wolfkop Private Nature Reserve
The Flower Cafe
Flower Café is a place to come and reconnect with your friends, family, colleagues, and yourself. They harness the beauty of flowers and all things floral to help you slow down, catch your breath, and live in the moment. Book one of their daily floral workshops, learn about the secret Victorian language of flowers and enjoy some barista-brewed coffee with a slice of homemade cake or quiche. They host a Masterclass series, run by masters in their fields - aimed at beginners - and invite local creatives to come and share their passion and skills.
Join the Flower Cafe team as they continue to lead, reinvent, and bring you the best in florals and innovation. www.flowercafe.co.za | @flowercafect | @floriographysa
Events in September in Cape Town:
• 1 Sept: Franschhoek Cap Classique
• 2 Sept: Plant Propagation Masterclass with Cherise Viljoen
• 2 Sept: Waterblommetjie Fest
• 4 Sept: CT Animation Fest
• 4-29 Sept: Boschendal’s Heritage Month Tree House Adventure
• 8-10 Sept: Open Book Fest
• 10 Sept: FynbosLIFE Fair
• 14 Sept: Winemaker's Dinner
• 15-17 Sept: Wildflower Showcase
• 23-25 Sept: Mini Navy Fest
• 23-25 Sept: WOMAD Cape Town
• 23-25 Sept: SA Cheese Festival
• 24 Sept: Heritage Day Braai
• 24 Sept: Heritage Day Festival
• 25 Sept: Pinotage Wine Celebration
• 30 Sept: Shakatak Live
• 29 Sept: Hermanus Whale Fest
• 30 Sept: CT Gin and Rum Festival
• 30 Sept: Not Just Another Cinderella Story Production
Planning Ahead:
• 1 Oct: Gin & Jazz
• 3 Oct: Explore a Bugs Life Workshop (8-12 years)
• 13 Oct: Ndlovu Youth Choir live
• 14 Oct: Pinotage Run
• 6-8 Oct: Rocking the Daisies
• 28 Oct: CT Oriental Dance Festival
• 3-5 Nov: Franschhoek Open Gardens Festival
• 23 Nov: Let's Boogie Musical
• 2-3 Dec: Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
• 14 Dec: The Sound of Music Play
• 25 Dec: Christmas Lunch
All recommendations are as per research at the time of sharing information. All recommendations are participated in at your own risk and Timeless Africa Safaris cannot be held liable for any negative experience.
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