42 Things To Do in Upper Karoo

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Cafés & Eateries

Sea Cow River Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Monuments

The Sutherland Graveyards

Overnight? Stay in Sutherland
If you are a historian or have an interest in graves of the Anglo Boer War then the Sutherland graveyards will hold an interest for you. The graveyards are unique ...

Monuments / Museums

Sutherland Musuems and Memorials

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Family Entertainment / Monuments

Visit the Eskom Power Station

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Sight Seeing / Walks & Hiking

Walking Tour of Colesberg

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Hiking in Rolfontein Reserve

Overnight? Stay in Vanderkloof
Rolfontein Nature Reserve has been in existance for more than 40 years. The over 8000ha reserve surrounds the town of Vanderkloof from which the main gate can be ...

Sports & Leisure / Water Sports

Adventure Kayaking at Vanderkloof Dam

Overnight? Stay in Vanderkloof
Adrenalin rushing kayak trip or a relaxing adventure? Groups of between 8 and 18 can have the time of their life - Build Memories by either going on the Vanderkloof ...

Art Galleries / Arts & Crafts

Map - Modern Art Project

Overnight? Stay in Richmond
The modern art project, more commonly known as Map, was founded by Harrie Siertsema, a patron of the arts, and Abrie Fourie, a well known artist and curator, in ...

Museums

Hanover Museum

Overnight? Stay in Hanover
Hanover museum, situated along Viljoen Street on an original farmstead in Hanover, is brimming with the town's history. This fascinating museum is run by the local ...

Museums

Carnarvon Museum

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Museums

Fred Turner Windmill Museum

Overnight? Stay in Calvinia
Tucked away in the Upper Karoo in the Northern Cape is the small town of Loeriesfontein, next to Calvinia. Here you will find an unusual open air museum. On your ...

Museums

Visit The Rugby Addict

Overnight? Stay in Hanover
If you too are a rugby fanatic, you should visit Barry Naude's extravagant collection. Since the age of 10 he has been collecting books, jerseys, photos, blazers, ...

Cafés & Eateries

Die Kleipot Restaurant

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Living Museums

Visit The Spider Lady

Overnight? Stay in Hanover
If you are into the creepy crawly, then you should visit the spider lady. Marie de Jager has a love for eight legged creatures and has transformed her house into a ...

Cycling / Sports & Leisure

Groenvlei Muishoek MTB Route

Overnight? Stay in 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 ...

Upper Karoo as a destination

If you are considering visiting the Upper Karoo region or have already booked your Upper Karoo accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Upper Karoo, or view the events that are taking place in the Northern Cape during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

In the neighbourhood

Brandvlei, Calvinia, Carnarvon, Colesberg, Fraserburg, Gariep Dam, Hanover, Loxton, Nieuwoudtville, Noupoort, Prieska, Richmond, Sutherland, Three Sisters, Vanderkloof, Victoria West

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