Oorlogskloof Rameron Pigeon Trail
Where? Nieuwoudtville
Start: Groot Tuin, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
Finish: Groot Tuin
Duration: 4 – 7 days, 53 km
Fitness: moderately fit
Our tip: pack a field guide to the area for the wild flowers
The Rameron Pigeon ...
Ant Tiek
Where? Victoria West
Visit Ant Tiek, a charming little antique shop which stocks old furniture from the Karoo, including cottage furniture. A variety of glass and porcelain is also on sale, as well as old books and sets of ...
Tankwa Camino
Where? Calvinia
South Africa's version of the Spanish Camino Santiago, the Tankwa Camino is a long and demanding 10-day trek through the Karoo that introduces people to this incredibly beautiful part of the country.
Which ...
Die Krip Restaurant
Where? Richmond
Saag and Sumi are the managers of this olde world charm destination in the centre of Richmond in the Upper Karoo, Situated next to the N1 approximatly halfway between Cape Town and Gauteng, Die Krip is a ...
Die Kleipot Restaurant
Where? Colesberg
With home grown veggies and fresh local produce, Die Kleipot has a winning combination for and exciting and varied menu.
There are often specials and one of the popular dishes consists of warthog loin and ...
Die Blou Nartjie
Where? Calvinia
Die Blou Nartjie is a fabulous restaurant housed within an old synagogue that has been revamped. It has been designed so that it is open plan and allows a peek into the kitchen in anticipation of your tasty ...
The Sutherland Graveyards
Where? Sutherland
If you are a historian or have an interest in graves of the Anglo Boer War then the Sutherland graveyards will hold an interest for you. The graveyards are unique for their gravestones etched using handmade ...
Hantam Huis Restaurant
Where? Calvinia
Hantam Huis Restaurant is nestled in Calvinia, a little town in the Northern Cape Province that exudes a unique history and charm. This same elegance pervades the restaurant, which is situated in a building ...
Explore the Doornkloof Reserve
Where? Colesberg
On the south-eastern banks of the Vanderkloof Dam, the 9 388 hectare Doornkloof Nature Reserve is home to kudu, eland, brown hyena, mountain Reedbuck, steenbok, grey duiker, the bat-eared ox, aardvark and ...
Hiking in Rolfontein Reserve
Where? Vanderkloof
Rolfontein Nature Reserve has been in existance for more than 40 years. The over 8000ha reserve surrounds the town of Vanderkloof from which the main gate can be entered. There are lovely hiking trails but ...
Oorlogskloof Papkuilsfontein MTB Route
Where? Nieuwoudtville
Explore the rocky, rugged terrain, gorges and gravel roads that run all through the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve.
Joining the reserve is the Papkuilsfontein Farm, which is just as exciting to ride through. ...
Visit The Spider Lady
Where? Hanover
If you are into the creepy crawly, then you should visit the spider lady. Marie de Jager has a love for eight legged creatures and has transformed her house into a living museum.
She has learnt a lot about ...
SA Astronomical Observatory
Where? Sutherland, Upper Karoo
The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is the largest single optical telescope in the southern hemisphere, with a hexagonal mirror array 11 metres across. Although very similar to the Hobby-Eberly ...
Grootrivier Brouery
Where? Orania
The traditionally Afrikaans town of Orania in the Northern Cape is the quiet home of the Orania Grootrivier Craft Beer Brewery. This brewery offers a completely unique beer-tasting experience in the heart of ...
A Touch Of Karoo Madness Pub & Grub
Where? Hanover
A Touch of Karoo Madness Pub and Grub is the perfect place to go for a good old traditional pub meal. The oldie worldie pub is decorated beautifully and contains quirky art and a number of antiques.
The ...