Attractions IN Beaufort West
National Parks
Karoo National Park
The Karoo National Park is situated close to the N1 highway between Cape Town and the hinterland, approximately 1000 km south of Johannesburg and 500 km north of Cape Town. Because of the sparse vegetation game viewing in the Karoo National Park is ...
Mountain Passes
Klipspringer Pass
The Klipspringer Pass takes one up to one of the best view points in the Karoo National Park, which you'll find just outside the town of Beaufort West. It's an easy pass to drive, although there are several sharp ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Molteno Pass
Said to be South Africa's first mountain pass, Molteno Pass links Beaufort West to Loxton, in effect joining the oldest town in the area to the Northern Cape. It lies in the Nuweveld Mountains on R381, completed in 1881 and named after the first Prime ...
Attractions AROUND Beaufort West
Nature Reserves
Anysberg Nature Reserve
In the heart of the Cape Fold Mountains, the natural abundance of the Anysberg Nature Reserve is situated in the Little Karoo of the Western Cape. Anysberg is a four-hour drive from the capital city of Cape Town, and is surrounded by the Karoo towns of ...
Nature Reserves
Gamkapoort Nature Reserve
Gamkapoort Nature Reserve lies to the north of the Swartberg Nature Reserve, whilst Towerkop Nature Reserve lies to the west. Together, they form part of the Greater Swartberg Protected Area, a World Heritage Site that lies between the Great and Little ...
Botanical Gardens
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden
In Roux Road on the outskirts of Worcester, some 120 kilometres from Cape Town, lies a unique gem of a garden - the only truly succulent garden in the southern hemisphere, and indeed Africa, that displays one of the largest collection of indigenous ...
Wine Estates
Klein Karoo Wine Estates
The dry, harsh conditions of the Klein Karoo are actually ideal for the production of excellent wines. The summers are very hot and dry, while winters can hit major lows. The range of wines produced here is extremely varied as a result of this unique ...
Natural Wonders
Meiringspoort
The towering sandstone cliff walls and breathtaking rock formations of Meiringspoort lie on the N12 between Beaufort West and Oudtshoorn. The poort follows the natural gorge hewn by the Groot Rivier (big river) through the Swartberg range connecting, on ...
... and a little further afield
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Bosluiskloof Pass
On the road between Laingsburg and the Gamkapoort Dam lies Bosluiskloof Pass, one of a number of beautiful passes in the area. There are views from some of the higher parts of the pass out over a series of mountain ranges that are absolutely incredible ...
Natural Wonders
Cango Caves
Almost 30 kilometres outside of Outshoorn in the Klein Karoo, and certainly one of the main reasons for placing this little town on your itinerary, other than the prospect of riding an ostrich, lie the Cango Caves, some of the biggest stalagmite ...
Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes
Cogmanskloof Pass
Cogmanskloof, sometimes also spelt Kogmanskloof, is the pass through which one drives between the towns of Montagu and Ashton in the Western Cape. It is the same pass of the famous tunnel, of the same name. Actually it is more like a hole through the ...
Nature Reserves
Floriskraal Dam
Floriskraal Dam is a dam about which few people know that lies on the Buffels River south east of Laingsburg in the Karoo that was built in 1957. It lies surrounded by gentle hills and mountains and scrubby fynbos. In the 1981 Laingsburg floods it was ...
Nature Reserves
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Lying in the Little Karoo is the remote Gamka mountain range, isolated because of the conduit of the Gouritz River that slices between the Gamkaberg, and its nearest neighbour, the Rooiberg. The Gamkaberg Nature Reserve encompasses almost the whole ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Gamkapoort Dam
The Gamkapoort Dam lies on the Gamka River, near Prince Albert in the Karoo. Which might position it in your mind geographically, but does nothing to describe or capture the beauty of this part of the country - a landscape that lies in the heart of the ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Garcia's Pass
Garcia's Pass links the towns of Riversdale and Ladismith in the Karoo. Back in the old days the only route through the Langeberg Mountains was via the Plattekloof Pass, something of a detour for farmers who wanted to reach Riversdale and subsequently ...
Popular Tourist Routes
Gouritz Biodiversity Meander
The Gouritz Biodiversity Meander lies in the heart of the Succulent Karoo. It runs along the foot of the Swartberg Mountain Range, a World Heritage Site in its own right, and follows the Swartberg-Gamka-Rooiberg biodiversity corridor – an area incredibly ...
Nature Reserves
Kammanassie Nature Reserve
Lying in the Little Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains, lies an inselberg or monadnock - an isolated hill or small mountain that rises abruptly from the surrounding plain - called Kammanassie Mountain. The entire mountain catchment area, ...
Wine Routes
Klein Karoo Wine Route
A little surprising, perhaps - that grapes can grow in a semi-arid area - but grow they do in this region, renowned for its extremes in soils and climate. Despite the low rainfall for the area, viticulture happens in the riverine sites, kloofs and ...
Beaufort West as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Barrydale, Calitzdorp, De Doorns, De Rust, De Vlugt, Herold, Klaarstroom, Ladismith, Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Murraysburg, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, Sanbona, Touws River, Uniondale, Van Wyksdorp
Staying Overnight
Grace's Place
Grace's Place a self catering cottage found in a quiet area of Beaufort West. The cottage sleeps three guests in two bedrooms. The main bedroom ...
At Mango's
Situated in Beaufort West, @ Mango's is a self catering cottage on the same property as the main house. @ Mango's Cottage sleeps four guests in ...
Karopa Self Catering
Karopa Self Catering offers a selection of Beaufort West self catering units within easy reach of popular activities including museums, the Karoo...
Ko-Ka Tsara Bush Camp
Ko-Ka Tsara Bush Camp meaning "small bucks kloof" in Khoi, is set in the Nuweveld Mountains of the Great Karoo, 8km outside Beaufort West. This i...
17 On Bird Guest House
Offering both Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering, 17 on Bird Guest House is located in the historical town of Beaufort West. Graded three stars,...
Grootfontein Farm House
Grootfontein Farm House is located on a farm and is an isolated Victorian farmhouse only 7.6km from the N1, 12km south of Beaufort West and borde...
Wagon Wheel Country Lodge
The very popular and well-known Wagon Wheel Country Lodge is conveniently located just off the N1, 1km from the charming Great Karoo town of Beau...
Villa Contessa
Villa Contessa offers stylish accommodation in luxury rooms in Beaufort West. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV, Wi-Fi, tea / coffee making f...
La Paix Guest House
La Paix Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in the lovely area of Beaufort West. Choose from our five bed and breakfast guest rooms or t...
Ons Huisie Guesthouse
Ons Huisie is a beautifully appointed Guest House situated in Beaufort West. The Karoo town boasts a healthy climate and lovely weather all year ...
Haus Holzapfel
Your German hosts have created a charming home with a beautiful garden for the discerning guest who is looking for luxurious self catering or B&B...
Elim Flats
Elim Flats has three one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, gas stove, bar fridge and tea / coffee m...
Donkin Country House
A mainstream up-market 3-star guest house in Beaufort West providing accommodation for business people and families alike. All rooms en-suite wit...
Matoppo Inn Guest House
Matoppo is a beautifully restored drostdy building, dating back to the 17th century and is situated within a sprawling, lush garden estate in the...
Quaggasfontein Gastehuis
Situated on a Karoo farm 10km from Beaufort West, Quaggasfontein Gastehuis offers comfortably furnished accommodation for two guests. This is the...
Teri-Lemveli Lodge
Teri-Lemveli Lodge is the ideal place to come and rest, rejuvenate and revive your soul. Choose from one of our comfortable chalets. Each chalet ...
Hannah's Haven
Hannah's Haven is a semi detached garden cottage, set in a tranquil garden offers guests ample space and the time to relax and unwind. The cottag...
Olive Grove Guest Farm
Olive Grove is suitable for all kinds of visitors - families, business travellers, romantics and those interested in the variety of activities th...
Essi Self Catering
Essi Self Catering in Beaufort West offers two guest rooms and one three-bedroom unit suitable for families. All the units have a ceiling fan, ai...
Die Stal at Steynskraal
Die Stal at Steynskraal Gasteplaas is nestled on a working farm in the heart of the Karoo region. Self catering accommodation in Beaufort West is...
Kia Ora Guest House
Kia Ora Guest House in Beaufort West has three deluxe rooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and the other two rooms share an adjoining bathroom. E...
Beaufort Manor Country Lodge
Beaufort Manor Country Lodge offers quality accommodation in Beaufort West. All units have a bar fridge, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and sho...
Die Windpomp
Situated in Beaufort West and with a view of the Nieuwveld Mountains, Die Windpomp offers affordable guesthouse accommodation for those travellin...
Bakgat Blyplek
Enjoy a 'bakgat' accommodation experience in these self-catering units (two bedrooms and two bathrooms). Luxury and comfort is the standard! Each...
River Olive Estate Chalets
River Olive Estate Chalets offer air-conditioned chalets that are ideal for families. Guests have a choice of two- or three-bedroom chalets, each...
Dreams Self Catering Unit
Dreams Self Catering Unit is situated in the Karoo town of Beaufort West. It offers accommodation in a cosy unit for three guests, separate from ...
Die Skooltjie @ Steynskraal
Steynskraal Gasteplaas is nestled on a working farm near Beaufort West, in the heart of the Karoo region. Self catering accommodation is offered ...
Cape Karoo Guesthouse
Experience the peace and tranquillity of this luxurious guesthouse posed against a backdrop of the Nieuwveld Mountains. Cape Karoo Guesthouse is ...
The Vale Karoo Farm
The Vale is a working Karoo Farm situated in the heart of the Karoo expertly renovated from an 1880's farmhouse to a luxury guest lodge. The farm...
Leeurivier Veldhuis
Leeurivier Veldhuis offers Beaufort West accommodation. This is the perfect place for a break away where families, fathers and sons, couples and ...
Garden Corner Guesthouse
Garden Corner Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation for business and leisure guests in Beaufort West. Each unit offers air conditioning, TV...
Pane Vivente
Pane Vivente Garden Cottage is a one bedroom garden cottage set in a quiet suburb of the picturesque town of Beaufort West. The separate Garden c...
Old House Lodge
At Old House Lodge everyone will go out of their way to make you feel at home. Have a fabulous dinner in our dining room, or braai under the brig...
Rooiheuwel Holiday Farm
Rooiheuwel is situated in the Great Karoo, 80km west of Beaufort West and 60km north of Leeu Gamka. Our farm is the ideal place for a quiet weeke...
Hartshuijs
Discover the spacious open-plan layout of Hartshuijs, thoughtfully designed to comfortably accommodate a family of four. This air-conditioned hav...
Karoo Heart
Situated in the charming town of Beaufort West, Karoo Heart offers self catering accommodation for six guests in three bedrooms. One of the bedro...
Kalkfontein Guest Farm
Make yourself at home in our three bedroom guesthouse that accommodates a total of eight people. Each bedroom is equipped with two. Each bedroom ...
Hannah's Haven Studio Deluxe
Studio Deluxe is open plan and furnished with a King-size bed. The kitchenette is equipped for light self catering and there is a dining table an...
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