A visit to the “Floral Kingdom” Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Floral Region

The rich biodiversity and exceptional wildlife of South Africa makes it the proud holder of 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites; the “Cape Floral Region” is just one of them. It is a collection of almost all the flower species that can be found in the region. The Floral Region is a serial site in the Western Cape, consisting of about eight protected areas of vegetation that covers an approximately 553,000 hectors. It is the terrain, the climate, or may be the magnificent blessings that make the Cape Floral Region one of the richest areas for plants in the world. It represents less than 0.5% of the area of Africa but is home to nearly 20% of the continent’s flora. The collection is simply marvelous. Here let me also tell you that UNESCO considers only those sites as “World Heritage” which has an outstanding natural, historical and cultural value globally and the Cape Floral Region has them all.

The Cape Floral regions, shall better be termed as the “Floral Kingdom”, it is indeed a piece of heaven lying on earth. The description in words is only as difficult as listing all the tings that you want to see in your life time. With the onset of summers, it is just time to pay a trip and bloom in the magical effects and enchanting aromas of the floral region.

In terms of size also, the Cape Floral Kingdom is one of the richest areas for plants than for any similar sized area in the whole wide world. The number of species per genus within the region (9:1) and per family (52) are among the highest given for various species-rich regions in the world. The species density in the Cape Floral Region is also amongst the highest in the world. It displays the highest levels of endemism at 31.9 %. This also signifies its value as a heritage for the whole world.

On your trip to this matchless heaven in Cape Town, there are also some additional benefits. You can take a trip to the Table Mountain National Park that encompasses the incredibly scenic Peninsula mountain chain stretching from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point. The narrow portion of land with its many beautiful valleys, bays and beaches is circled by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the warmer waters of False Bay in the east. The beach is also home to Dolphins and if you are a good scuba diver it is your ultimate chance to have a swim you always dreamt of. Also, the Table Mountain National Park has two more world-renowned landmarks within its boundaries; the majestic Table Mountain and the legendary Cape of Good Hope. The numberless exciting destinations widespread throughout the city, keep the flights to Cape Town busy almost throughout the year. However, some promotional airfares and cheapest deals on flights to Cape Town are also available when flying from London, more information is available at cheap flights to South Africa

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