Karoo Accommodation

Why you might choose to stay in the Karoo

The Little or Klein Karoo, which is a long valley bordered by the Swartberg and the Langeberg Mountains in the Western Cape, forms the southern sibling of the larger Karoo - the Great or Groot Karoo occupies the northern part thereof. This is the land of succulents - their thick, fleshy diversity unparalleled anywhere else in the world - peppered only by the odd bush and tree that gives the Karoo, at first glance, the appearance of arid, dry and very flat land devoid of living matter and given over to hot days and cold nights. Herds of buffalo, elephant and kudu once dominated these plains only to be hunted or driven out by modern development.

Did you know? Once you've booked your hotel or Karoo accommodation, explore the destination pages below for info on attractions, activities and things to do when you visit the Klein Karoo. Today the mainly visible animal in the area is the ostrich, farmed for his meat, eggs and feathers, but stay awhile and you'll hear the rustlings of the bat-eared fox, the suricate or meerkat and the common barking gecko. This bleak landscape is, on second glance, an area of towering cliffs, clear streams and a unique biome dominated by the aloe and dwarf baobab tree with its yellow peeling bark and midsummer red tubular flowers. Stay in the area to enjoy all it has to offer by choosing your favourite Karoo accommodation.