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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

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