Great Karoo
An enchanting and vast ancient rugged landscape, and now one of just two southern African regions bestowed the honor of designation as a Biodiversity Hotspot by Conservation International, the Karoo was formed millions of years ago and is one of the great natural wonders of the world because it hosts such a fascinating and unique diversity of life.
What Will I See?
- Charming small Karoo towns
- Sheep farms
- Vast open space
- Blue skies
- Incredible starry nights
- Fossils
- Bushmen rock art
- Antelope, ostrich
- Prolific bird life
What Can I Do?
- Relax in complete solitude
- Visit historic, friendly and unique small towns
- Hiking and nature walks
- Mountain biking
- Bird watching
- Fossil trails
- Game drives
- Enjoy some of the worlds best stargazing
- Visit Bushman rock art sites
- Visit a working sheep, ostrich or game farm
- Crocodile cage diving in the town of Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo
- Horseback riding
