Ten reasons why you should explore the West Coast National Park this Spring

If you're looking for an authentic South African Spring season experience, then a visit to the West Coast National Park should be at the top of your travel bucket list.

By Jarred Manasse

14 Sep 2016

Boasting colourful wild flowers and the sky blue waters of the Langebaan lagoon - the West Coast National Park is an excellent choice for budding photographers. If you’re planning a South African road trip, here are 10 reasons why you should add it to your travel itinerary.

��"Spring has sprung and it's time to walk among the flowers!" �� featuring @thelawry ____________________________ If you'd like to see your images being featured here just use #capetownmag - We really enjoy sharing your shots of all the different aspects of the Mother City and the rest of the Western Cape.

A photo posted by CapeTownMagazine.com (@capetownmag) on Sep 1, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

Public holiday well spent with @josh.vanblerk �� #westcoastnationalpark #namaqualand #daisies #spring #adventures #weskusbeskus #gopro_za #wohza #capetownmag

A photo posted by Alice McGrath (@alicemcgrath93) on Aug 9, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

When I'm stuck indoors I imagine myself in places like this #nature #capetown

A photo posted by Sophia Pan (@bluesoccerberry) on Sep 6, 2016 at 2:01pm PDT

A Karoo scrub robin,Erythropygia coryphaeus, grabbing some breakfast for his chick.

A photo posted by Ryan Olinger (@rollingers) on Sep 11, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

�� . . . #westcoast #southafrica #landscape #canon70d #photography #langabaan #17 #고1 #남아공

A photo posted by Jin Kim 김진 (@_jin.kim) on Sep 7, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT

I wanna lay you down on the bed of daisies��(Welcoming South Africa's spring!) #southafrica #spring #westcoast #nature #daisies #namaqua #flora #capetown #24

A photo posted by Nosi Balgado (@nosibalgado) on Aug 31, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT

Abundant gift of nature! #SouthAfrica #capetown #namaquadaisies #westcoast #flowers #flora #nature #love #24

A photo posted by Nosi Balgado (@nosibalgado) on Aug 31, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT

Frolicking in the flowers = happiness & cheesy photos �� #mandatoryjumpingphoto

A photo posted by Robyn Amy (@bobs_k) on Sep 12, 2016 at 12:48am PDT

Hay fever season. Not the best of pics but thought it's still worth sharing.

A photo posted by Muhammed Vawda (@m.vawda) on Aug 29, 2016 at 7:02am PDT

Wish I could be back at the #westcoastnationalpark #mondayblues #takemeback #spring #flowers #clearsky #roadlesstraveled #sunshine

A photo posted by Sarah Jones (@sarahgabriellejones) on Sep 14, 2015 at 12:09am PDT

About Jarred Manasse

Manasse is the owner of Write For You, offering freelance copywriting services in Cape Town. He is also the content manager for Encounters Travel, a UK-based travel agency who offers adventure tours and small group holidays all over the globe.