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Karoo Cultural Tour by Donkey Cart

Cultural Sites / Family Entertainment

Karoo Cultural Tour by Donkey Cart

Overnight? Stay in Beaufort West
The Karoo is a key player in the history and heritage of the Western Cape and, indeed, of South Africa. As such, it is a wonderful place to explore and even ...

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Karoo Sundowner Donkey Cart Tour

Sight Seeing / Family Entertainment

Karoo Sundowner Donkey Cart Tour

Overnight? Stay in Beaufort West
In the heart of the Karoo lies the sleepy town of Beaufort West, where not much happens and the locals are just fine with that. However, it has a strong historical ...

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Guarrie Trail

Family Entertainment / Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Guarrie Trail

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is a cultural hub, and known as the home of the ostrich. Being part of the Karoo, its landscape is unique. Although somewhat arid, it remains beautiful, ...

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Piet Barbet Trail

Hiking Trails

Piet Barbet Trail

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
When one pictures hiking trails in Oudtshoorn, one usually thinks of stark Karoo landscapes and dry landscapes but the 4.1 km Piet Barbet Trail takes hikers through ...

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Beaufort West Museum

Museums

Beaufort West Museum

Overnight? Stay in Beaufort West
In February 1837, Beaufort West became the first municipality in South Africa with its own Town Hall. Take a drive down Donkin Street and visit the Beaufort west ...

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Swartberg Hiking Trail

Hiking Trails

Swartberg Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Prince Albert
Experience the magic of the Swartberg Mountain Range on this awesome hiking trail. The Swartberg Hiking Trail is a challenging route that takes two days to ...

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Attakwaskloof Hiking Trail

Hiking Trails

Attakwaskloof Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
This hike is officially closed, according to the Footprint hiking club, although the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board will apparently still allow those hikers ...

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Koumashoek Circuit

Hiking Trails

Koumashoek Circuit

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The Koumasoek Circuit is a hiking trail for the fit and experienced hiker, due to its arduous and long trail. With steep climbs and 14.7 km long length, this trail ...

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Grootkloof Trail in Gamkaskloof

Hiking Trails

Grootkloof Trail in Gamkaskloof

Overnight? Stay in Prince Albert
For a great hike, a history lesson and great photo opportunities get onto the Grootkloof in Gamkaskloof trail. The trail is in the Swartberg Nature reserve and is 6 ...

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Barrydale Heritage Garden

Parks & Gardens

Barrydale Heritage Garden

Overnight? Stay in Barrydale
If you are travelling near Barrydale be sure to stop in at Barrydale Heritage Garden. This tranquil paradise is brimming with the most outstanding and spectacular ...

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Diep en Deur 4x4 Trail

4x4 Trails

Diep en Deur 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Laingsburg
Between Laingsburg and Touws River you’ll find the Witteberg Private Nature Reserve and in that the Diep en Deur 4x4 trail which is a bundle of fun. This 15km ...

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Anysberg Horse Trail

Horse Riding

Anysberg Horse Trail

Overnight? Stay in Ladismith
For an equestrian experience of a lifetime why not get on the Anysberg Horse Trail. This two day trail takes place in Anysberg Nature Reserve and is and adventure ...

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The Wine Boutique

Wine Tours & Tasting

The Wine Boutique

Overnight? Stay in Montagu
If you love wine then make sure you stop in at The Wine Boutique on Bath Street in Montagu. A large range of wines is available to sample and purchase in the ...

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Meiringspoort Waterfall

Beaches & Pools

Meiringspoort Waterfall

Overnight? Stay in De Rust
The exquisite beauty of the Klein Karoo is ideally represented by the small town of De Rust, nestled among the Swartberg Mountains. This town is actually considered ...

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Peter Bayly Wines

Wine Tours & Tasting

Peter Bayly Wines

Overnight? Stay in Calitzdorp
Situated in the picturesque Groenfontein Valley of the Klein Karoo’s famed wine-making town, Calitzdorp lays “an undiscovered vinous gem.” Peter Bayly Wines is ...

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Karoo as a destination

If you are considering visiting the Karoo region or have already booked your Karoo accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Karoo, or view the events that are taking place in the Western Cape during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

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Barrydale, Beaufort West, Calitzdorp, De Doorns, De Rust, De Vlugt, Herold, Klaarstroom, Ladismith, Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, Touws River, Uniondale, Van Wyksdorp

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Game Lodge

Dwyka Tented Lodge

Embraced by striking rock formations, Dwyka Tented Lodge in Sanbona epitomises an atmosphere of seclusion. The lodge stands proud within the beau...

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Game Lodge

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Nestled in the rolling koppies of the Little Karoo, a sprawling expanse of undulating rock formations, hardy scrub vegetation and blue African sk...

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Game Lodge

Gondwana Family Lodge

With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends and...

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Kudukloof

Situated off the beaten path on a 550 hectare farm in the Touws River Valley, Kudukloof is a double-storey, off-the-grid chalet which can accommo...

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Game Lodge

Roam Private Game Reserve

Roam Safari Lodge offers its visitors accommodation with a touch of country luxury in the heart of the arid Karoo region. The lodge has panoramic...

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Buffelsdrift House

Buffelsdrift allows one to experience the wide-open space of the Karoo, the extraordinary Milky Way in the night sky, and life on a working olive...

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Kudu Chalet

The Kudu Chalet at Zwartberg View is ideally located close to the R328. From here you have easy access to the Cango Caves, ostrich farms, Prince ...

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Karoo Masterclass House

Karoo Masterclass House offers accommodation in Prince Albert for eight guests, in a spacious home on the southern end of town. The house is with...

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Game Lodge

Wildehondekloof Lodge

Wildehondekloof Lodge is an exclusive game lodge located at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains in Oudtshoorn. The rooms are offered on a bed & b...

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