Carpeting the landscape will be many species of winter-flowering plants such as oxalis and the red pincushion, and with continued good rain, August and September should offer spectacular displays of many daisy species such as gousblomme, botterblomme and bergmagrietjies, and the Clanwilliam daisy.

The area's unique flora thrives on the 7 500 hectare reserve. Should they wish to, guests may participate in a botanical programme led by botanist Dr Penny Mustart.
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These programmes include excursions offering first-hand educational encounters with an extraordinary diversity of flowers.

Bushmans Kloof is a sanctuary to more than 755 indigenous plant species representative of three major biomes, namely fynbos, succulent Karoo and afromontane forest, and is home to over 35 species of mammals, including the rare Cape mountain zebra, along with over 150 kinds of birds.

An SA Natural Heritage Site, it is renowned as the world's "largest open-air art gallery" and is custodian of over 130 San Bushman rock art sites, providing unique opportunities for guests to learn more about the rich cultural history of this ancient land. The energetic will enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, swimming in rock-pools, fishing and archery, while tranquil meditation or yoga sessions can be followed by pampering spa treatments.

'Largest open-air art gallery'
The dining venues are another delight where comfort health food and gastronomic delights are offered to those with discerning palates.

Available in August on 13 and 14, 20 and 21, and 24 and 25, the special two-night Botanical Break packages are available from R1 600 per person sharing per night, and are inclusive of luxury accommodation, all meals, botanical excursions and presentations, and lodge activities such as daily early morning rock art excursions and nature drives with sundowners.

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