115 Things To Do in Karoo

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Piet Barbet Trail

Hiking Trails

Piet Barbet Trail

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
When one pictures hiking trails in Oudtshoorn, one usually thinks of stark Karoo landscapes and dry landscapes but the 4.1 km Piet Barbet Trail takes hikers through ...

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Beaufort West Museum

Museums

Beaufort West Museum

Overnight? Stay in Beaufort West
In February 1837, Beaufort West became the first municipality in South Africa with its own Town Hall. Take a drive down Donkin Street and visit the Beaufort west ...

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Swartberg Hiking Trail

Hiking Trails

Swartberg Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Prince Albert
Experience the magic of the Swartberg Mountain Range on this awesome hiking trail. The Swartberg Hiking Trail is a challenging route that takes two days to ...

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Attakwaskloof Hiking Trail

Hiking Trails

Attakwaskloof Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Oudtshoorn
This hike is officially closed, according to the Footprint hiking club, although the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board will apparently still allow those hikers ...

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Koumashoek Circuit

Hiking Trails

Koumashoek Circuit

Overnight? Stay in Mossel Bay
The Koumasoek Circuit is a hiking trail for the fit and experienced hiker, due to its arduous and long trail. With steep climbs and 14.7 km long length, this trail ...

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Grootkloof Trail in Gamkaskloof

Hiking Trails

Grootkloof Trail in Gamkaskloof

Overnight? Stay in Prince Albert
For a great hike, a history lesson and great photo opportunities get onto the Grootkloof in Gamkaskloof trail. The trail is in the Swartberg Nature reserve and is 6 ...

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Barrydale Heritage Garden

Parks & Gardens

Barrydale Heritage Garden

Overnight? Stay in Barrydale
If you are travelling near Barrydale be sure to stop in at Barrydale Heritage Garden. This tranquil paradise is brimming with the most outstanding and spectacular ...

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Diep en Deur 4x4 Trail

4x4 Trails

Diep en Deur 4x4 Trail

Overnight? Stay in Laingsburg
Between Laingsburg and Touws River you'll find the Witteberg Private Nature Reserve and in that the Diep en Deur 4x4 trail which is a bundle of fun. This 15km ...

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Anysberg Horse Trail

Horse Riding

Anysberg Horse Trail

Overnight? Stay in Ladismith
For an equestrian experience of a lifetime why not get on the Anysberg Horse Trail. This two day trail takes place in Anysberg Nature Reserve and is and adventure ...

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The Wine Boutique

Wine Tours & Tasting

The Wine Boutique

Overnight? Stay in Montagu
If you love wine then make sure you stop in at The Wine Boutique on Bath Street in Montagu. A large range of wines is available to sample and purchase in the ...

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Meiringspoort Waterfall

Beaches & Pools

Meiringspoort Waterfall

Overnight? Stay in De Rust
The exquisite beauty of the Klein Karoo is ideally represented by the small town of De Rust, nestled among the Swartberg Mountains. This town is actually considered ...

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Peter Bayly Wines

Wine Tours & Tasting

Peter Bayly Wines

Overnight? Stay in Calitzdorp
Situated in the picturesque Groenfontein Valley of the Klein Karoo's famed wine-making town, Calitzdorp lays “an undiscovered vinous gem.” Peter Bayly Wines is ...

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TTT Cellar

Wine Tours & Tasting

TTT Cellar

Overnight? Stay in Calitzdorp
A scenic four hours from Cape Town and the gateway to the garden route is a town, Calitzdorp, which lays in the splendour of the Swartberg Mountain Range. It is ...

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Karoo Erdvark Trail

Hiking Trails / Walks & Hiking

Karoo Erdvark Trail

Overnight? Stay in Beaufort West
Enjoy the ultimate Karoo experience while on the Karoo Erdvark Trail, about 80 kilometers from Beaufort West. The trail is within the Nuweland Mountains and will ...

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Stanley's Light

Walks & Hiking / Sight Seeing

Stanley's Light

Overnight? Stay in Ladismith
This obscure landmark was created in 1963 using a bicycle lamp and other materials. He fixed it to halfway up Elandsberg Mountain as an indicator for water ...

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Karoo as a destination

If you are considering visiting the Karoo region or have already booked your 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 Karoo, or view the events that are taking place in the Western Cape during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

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Barrydale, Beaufort West, Calitzdorp, De Doorns, De Rust, De Vlugt, Herold, Klaarstroom, Ladismith, Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, Touws River, Uniondale, Van Wyksdorp

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Game Lodge

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Nestled in the rolling koppies of the Little Karoo, a sprawling expanse of undulating rock formations, hardy scrub vegetation and blue African sk...

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Dwyka Tented Lodge

Embraced by striking rock formations, Dwyka Tented Lodge in Sanbona epitomises an atmosphere of seclusion. The lodge stands proud within the beau...

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Gondwana Family Lodge

With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends and...

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Almond Valley Manor House

Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Klein Karoo, Almond Valley presents a captivating retreat in the form of a meticulously restored Victorian...

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Kudukloof

Situated off the beaten path on a 550 hectare farm in the Touws River Valley, Kudukloof is a double-storey, off-the-grid chalet which can accommo...

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Die Opstal at Aardvark

Die Opstal, a spacious 4-bedroom farmhouse, nestles uniquely within the rustic charm of Aardvark Bioreserve's Western section, amidst wandering c...

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De Aap Farm Lodge

Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Swartberg Mountains lies De Aap Farm Lodge, an idyllic retreat offering accommodation in Klaarstroom. Thi...

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Berghuisie at Aardvark

Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of Berghuisie, where every corner unveils a breathtaking panorama, whether you're lounging in bed, soakin...

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Kudu Chalet

The Kudu Chalet at Zwartberg View is ideally located close to the R328. From here you have easy access to the Cango Caves, ostrich farms, Prince ...

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