Karoo Heartland Accommodation

Why you might choose to stay in Karoo Heartland

Often referred to as the ‘dry heart' of South Africa, the Karoo Heartland is but a portion of the Karoo set on the eastern periphery of the central plateau. The Karoo, regarded in the past by many as something of a desolate, barren backwater best driven through at breakneck speed, is a huge semi desert encompassing close to 150 000 square miles that manages to sit astride all three Cape provinces. The Karoo Heartland's rugged and intense beauty is dominated by vast, flat plains, rocky mountains, and the biggest assortment of succulents in the world. Did you know? Once you've booked your hotel or Karoo Heartland accommodation in the Eastern Cape, explore the town and destination pages below for info on attractions, activities and things to do when you explore the beautiful Karoo Heartland. The Karoo Heartland lies at the heart of South Africa.

Threatened with imminent fracking, this beautiful, water-strapped and desolate area is a series of mountains, vast plains, star studded skies, farmland, idiosyncratic little dorps reminiscent of yesteryear and space – lots of it. This beautiful area, subject to red dust, thorny acacias, stunted vegetation, aloes, windmills, sheep and the odd Angora goat, boasts some of the quaintest towns in the country, authentic farmstays, the dramatic valley of Desolation, the Owl House and the Camdeboo National Park. Stay in the area to enjoy all it has to offer by choosing your favourite Karoo Heartland accommodation.