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Karoo

The Karoo has 2 sub regions, the Great Karoo and the Little

The Karoo is a semi-desert region of South Africa. It has two main sub-regions - the Great Karoo and the Little Karoo.

Great Karoo

Currently sheep farming is still the economic backbone of the Great Karoo with other forms of agriculture taking place in areas where irrigation is possible. Lately game farms and tourism have also started to make an economic impact.

Little Karoo

As the name implies, the Little Karoo is the smaller (and more southerly) of the two Karoo sub-regions. Geographically it is a fertile valley (enclosed by the Swartberg, Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains) that features many spectacular rock formations and passes.

The main town of the region is Oudtshoorn, but some well-known mission stations such as Zoar, Amalienstein, Barrydale and Dysselsdorp are also situated here in the Little Karoo

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Accommodation in and around Karoo

Toverberg Guest Houses and Backpackers    accommodation in Karoo
Bell Street consists of 2 two-bedroom units and of 2 one-bedroom units. 15 Bell Street is a unit with two bedrooms en suite, a private lounge with SABCTV, microwave, fridge, dinnerware and a lockup garage. One bedroom sleeps 2 the other 3. 15A Bell S... More

De Herberg Lodge    accommodation in Karoo
The friendly atmosphere at De Herberg Lodge and service will overwhelm you. We spoil our guests and they return to visit us constantly. We pride our TGCSA's three star rating (Tourism Grading Council of SA). We are a member of NAASA (Nati... More

Fly De Aar Lodge (Potties B&B)    accommodation in Karoo
Potties B&B is a 3 star graded establishment, with a large enclosed garden & braai area. With lush carpet like green grass surrounding the pool, guests are able to relax & recovery from their travels. Potties B&B is a welcome oasis, i... More

Swartberg Nature Reserve    accommodation in Karoo
This restored traditional cottage is fully equipped as self-catering accommodation and has a lovely view into Onderpoort. The flat-roofed home of Koot and Hettie Cordier at "Die Hoogte" is one of the most recent structures in the Kloof. It ... More

Sutherland Guest House    accommodation in Karoo
Sutherland Guest House.  3 Bedroom guest house with bathrooms.Big lounge with fire-place for cold winter nights. Part of house is a self-catering unit with 1 or 2 bedrooms to suit your needs. House can also be booked for... More

Bun Clody Guest House    accommodation in Karoo
Hanover is situated halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town on the N1 and is an ideal stopover for weary travellers. The Karoo Village of Hanover is a great pit stop on the long journey between Johannesburg and Cape Town.Woman'srights pioneer ... More

Doornberg-gasteplaas    accommodation in Karoo
Doornberg Farm is a working sheep & cattle farm situated in the Sneeuberg mountains. Magnificent oak trees, some more than 200 years old, dominate the splendid gardens that are watered by mountain streams and create a true oasis in the Karoo.Stay... More




Directory of accommodation in Karoo