I reckon the West Coast National Park is one of the best kept secrets in South Africa. Just an hour and about 15 minutes drive from Cape Town’s airport, you could be forgiven for thinking you ...

Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the ...

Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the West Coast National Park is home to 250 bird species—over a quarter of South Africa’s total—including flamingos and sandpipers.

They were airlifted to Cape Town, where they are housed in the Iziko South Africa Museum. A replica is on exhibit at the Geelbek Visitor Centre in the West Coast National Park.

According to the national nature conservation custodian group this year, South Africa is expecting an extraordinary bloom in its flower fields, promising an awe-inspiring spectacle for all visitors.

Along the west coast of South Africa, a seemingly lifeless landscape is about to burst into bloom. As the winter rains begin to fall, millions of flowers appear as if by magic from the once-dry ...

A general view of the magical natural phenomenon where fields of flowers appears out of dry conditions of the West Coast National Park on August 26, 2020 in Postberg, South Africa.

Lester Kiewit interviews Lauren Howard-Clayton, Regional Communications Manager at South African National Parks (SANParks). Listen below. The West Coast's Flower Season is rapidly becoming a top ...

3. Bontebok National Park Distance from Cape Town: 220 km (about 2.5 hours) One of South Africa’s smallest yet most picturesque national parks, Bontebok National Park is a haven for conservation.

The West Coast National Park's wildflower bloom, featuring 482 plant species, attracts thousands of visitors in August and September. The tourist influx during flower season significantly boosts local ...

South African National Parks (SANParks) has shot down an “audacious” application by a phosphate mining company to mine inside the boundaries of the ecologically-sensitive West Coast National ...