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 ...
Transkaroo Hiking Trail
Where? Colesberg
Start: farm near the village of Noupoort, 40 km from Colesberg
Finish: back at the farm; the hike is circular
Duration: 3 days, 42 km
Fitness: moderately fit
Our tip: neither mid-summer nor mid-winter are ...
Carnarvon Museum
Where? Carnarvon
The museum in Carnarvon was built as a community spot for the Dutch reformed Church in 1907 but was given to the municipality and converted into a museum.
Situated in the town of Carnarvon near Loxton, ...
Visit the Eskom Power Station
Where? Vanderkloof
One of only two South African hydro power stations is powered with two generators at South Africa's second largest dam. This Eskom Hydroelectric Power Station is enclosed within the record 108m high wall of ...
Calvinia Museum
Where? Calvinia
Visit the Calvinia Museum in Church Street which is housed in the old synagogue.
The Calvinia museum aptly illustrates the history of sheep farming in South Africa. View farming activities depicted by a ...
Sutherland Star Gazing Trip
Where? Sutherland
We depart late afternoon directly to Sutherland passing over the mountainous landscape turning into the flat Karoo once past Matroosberg. One of the most picturesque views is the plateau before Sutherland ...
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 ...
Sutherland Musuems and Memorials
Where? Sutherland
A memorial to the Voortrekkers, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Great Trek is located at the entrance to town.
Louw House is Sutherlands only museum and the house dates back to 1861. ...
Walking Tour of Colesberg
Where? Colesberg
Do a walking tour of Colesberg and learn about the history of this delightful Karoo town. Many of Colesberg’s original buildings are fine examples of early Karoo architecture - you will discover many beautiful ...
View the wonders of Wonderdraai
Where? Prieska
On a longitude of 22° 42’ 0” E and a latitude of 29° 40’ 0” S is a small town where water has the power to defy gravity and run uphill ... okay where water has the power to create the illusion that it defies ...
Groenvlei Muishoek MTB Route
Where? Richmond
This intermediate mountain biking route is set over farm lands and tracks, it is about 18 to 55 kilometers long depending on the route you take. You should be able to complete the route in 3 to 4 hours. ...
Visit the Prieska Museum
Where? Prieska
The Prieska Museum stands on the main street protecting the history of the town and skilfully displaying the wonders of it's memory lane. Situated on the South banks of the Orange River, the town of Prieska is ...
Sea Cow River Restaurant
Where? Hanover
Set amongst the haunting beauty of the Karoo, the folk over at Sea Cow River Restaurant at New Holme Karoo Guestfarm certainly know how to dazzle their guests. With romantic dinners on the ‘Star Deck’, braais ...
Visit the Richmond Horse Museum
Where? Richmond
Housed in what was formerly, in the 1800’s, a school and boarding house, and more recently a cabinet maker’s workshops and residence, is the very unique Horse Museum of Richmond. It is only one of two such ...
Cluster d' Hote
Where? Sutherland
Tantalize your taste buds at the Cluster d’ Hote Restaurant in Sutherland and enjoy sumptuous meals that will entice you to return.
Try the wood fired pizza with incredible toppings, such as bacon, blue ...