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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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De Zeekoe Guest Farm    accommodation in South Africa
Graced with three overlapping flower zones, and only 7km from Oudtshoorn, the 2000 hectare 4-star accredited De Zeekoe Guest Farm/Reserve is part of one of the world’s 17 'hot spots'.Sixteen stylish rooms open onto cool verandas set in ... More

Altes Landhaus Country Lodge    accommodation in South Africa
Altes LandHouse country lodge is a stately Cape Dutch style homestead, cradled in the fertile Schoemanshoek valley of South Africa s Little Karoo. Lovingly furnished with tasteful Victorian antiques, Altes Landhaus combines historic charm and a tranq... More

Mooiplaas Guest House    accommodation in South Africa
 The seventeen double suites have been tastefully decorated. They are spacious and luxurious with big comfy beds, large en suite bathrooms, private lounge area with large flat screen TV, honesty fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, air cond... More

101 Oudtshoorn Holiday Accommodation    accommodation in South Africa
Miranda or Bart will greet you personally to make you feel welcome and give you an unforgettable stay. As we have children ourselves, your kids are more than welcome to enjoy the space of our garden, the play-things and all facilities. Several cosy p... More

The Thorntree Country House    accommodation in South Africa
The Thorntree Country House in Klein Karoo, South Africa is the perfect base from which to explore the unique attractions of this area. The Country House is situated on the route to the Cango Caves, the Swartberg Pass and the circle route to Princ... More

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace    accommodation in South Africa
Welcome to Rietfontein Ostrich Palace, a working ostrich farm situated between Calitzdorp (Port Capital of the World) - & Oudtshoorn (Ostrich Capital of the world) on the Route 62 (longest wine route in South Africa). It is the eldest worki... More

Sandy's Place    accommodation in South Africa
Barrydale is the perfect destination, or stopover, for visitors wishing to unwind and relax far removed from the stresses and strains of city life. Sandy's Place offers 3 individually fully equipped luxury self-catering flats in a safe enviroment... More

Cango Mountain Resort    accommodation in South Africa
The Cango Mountain Resort is situated approximately 23 km from Oudtshoorn and 7 km from the Cango Caves. The resort is next to the Koos Raubenheimer dam and is surrounded by the well-known Swartberg Mountains.... More

Lavender House Guest House    accommodation in South Africa
As a home away from home and a haven for the weary traveler we offer:• Two double en—suite air-conditioned rooms, of which the Honeymoon Suite has a spa bath as well as a large balcony overlooking the beautiful garden. • One twin en-s... More

Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages    accommodation in South Africa
“Set on route to the Kango Caves, in the picturesque Schoemanshoek Valley (14 kilometres from Oudtshoorn), Berluda is an intimate guesthouse experience, offering 6 en suite bedrooms (renovated in 2008) in the original Farmhouse, 6 self catering... More




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