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Karoo Accommodation Karoo Activities Karoo Information
Karoo Crawl to Adventure
- Discover the unsurpassed grandeur of the Karoo Heartland, the vast plains, majestic mountains and champagne air.
- Do see the unusual in picturesque Karoo towns steeped in history and intrigue.
- Explore off the beaten track - on foot, horseback, mountain bike, 4x4 or canoe!
- Awesome mountaineering and paragliding await the adventurous.
- Enjoy spectacular game viewing and bird watching. Visit game and nature reserves, farms and fascinating museums.
- Crystal clear starry nights.
- View bushman engravings and fossil collections.
- Savour succulent Karoo cuisine.
- Sleep in Victorian guesthouses or even old slave quarters.
- Unique entertainment and events!
- Succumb to the spirit of the Karoo Heartland.
- You will be back for more!
Featured Activities in the Karoo Heartland (Click for More Info)
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Karoo River Rafting and Cabins
Set in the stunning surrounds of the Karoo, this perfect farm get-away combines the breathtaking beauty of the veld, expansive horizons, blue-grey mountains, wide-open skies and all-year round exciting river rafting. Perched on the banks of the Great Brak River at the confluence of the Teebus, this idyllic spot offers inviting accommodation and first class facilities.
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Wild fly fishing in the Karoo
The Angler & Antelope has secured exclusive access to several dams and stretches of river in the Somerset East district for fly fishing. When you fly fish these exclusive Angler & Antelope waters, you will experience the majesty of the Karoo, with no interruptions – well, except maybe a trophy sized trout at the end of your fly line!
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Heritage Trails
“Heritage Trails” are excursion programmes offered by Pegasus Hospitality and Marketing (Group of Companies) providing intrepid travelers the opportunity to experience the rich wilderness, cultural heritage and magnificence of the Eastern Cape. We showcase some of the lesser known and "off the beaten track" destinations in and around the Karoo Heartland and Sunshine Coast with a combination of programmes ranging from guided tours to self-drive programmes, beach and bush escapes, dirt and dust 4x4 adventure through the world heritage site and "Baviaanskloof Wilderness” and “Addo – Kabouga" 4x4 trails.
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Kuzuko Lodge - Big Five Game Reserve
Also known as the “Place of Glory”, Kuzuko Lodge is built high upon a hill in a private section of the northern part of the Greater Addo Elephant National Park. It is here where breathtaking views from your private veranda are complemented by luxurious chalets and warm, attentive service. This unique & glorious place is the perfect venue whether for a Family Breakaway, Romantic Weekend, Conference, Teambuild, Gala Event or Wedding.
Featured Accommodation in the Karoo Heartland (Click for More Info)
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The Water Tower
A circular double-story with an interesting past, the Water Tower sits in a pleasant garden in the heart of Nieu Bethesda. This quirky building was first a water tower and then a Buddhist meditation room. With whitewashed walls and wooden floors, it is a calm and clean space from which to enjoy the famous Karoo sky, day or night.
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Thembalethu Safaris
Situated in the fascinating Noorsveld, Thembalethu Safaris absolutely abounds with game and is a perfect weekend getaway or holiday destination for the game lover or for a camera safari. Encompassing about 6,500 hectares, there are numerous hiking opportunities and 4x4 or 4x2 tracks from which to view the game.
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Koffylaagte Game Lodge
Koffylaagte acquired its name from being a regular stop on the old wagon route inland from Port Elizabeth and UItenhage. The original farmstead, dating from the 1870's, is now the main accommodation on the Koffylaagte private reserve.
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Ganora Guest Farm & Excursions
Ganora Guest Farm just outside the village of Nieu Bethesda, in a beautiful setting in the foothills of the Sneeuberge, offers accommodation in four quaint buildings, each part and parcel of the history of the farm. Guided tours:Fossil; Rock Art; Medicinal Plants, birding, biking etc.
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Angora Inn
Angora Inn provides you with accommodation, a restaurant, conference facilities, bar, small casino, big screen for presentations, sport, movies and a liquor store. Functions for any event can be arranged e.g. dinners, teas, meetings, conferences etc.
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Karoo River Cabins
Set in the stunning surrounds of the Karoo, this perfect farm get-away combines the breathtaking beauty of the veld, expansive horizons, blue-grey mountains, wide-open skies and all-year round exciting river rafting. Perched on the banks of the Great Brak River at the confluence of the Teebus, this idyllic spot offers inviting accommodation and first class facilities.
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Haaspoort Private Nature Reserve
Nestled in the Winterhoek Mountains of the Eastern Cape, Haaspoort Bushcamp and Private Nature Reserve captures the serenity and beauty of the Karoo. The Bushcamp is situated on a 2000-hectare malaria-free private game reserve, home to a large variety of wildlife and rare flora.
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Camdeboo Cottages
Camdeboo Cottages is located in the heart of old Graaff-Reinet, on the corner of Bourke and Parliament Street, within walking distance of local attractions and facilities. Experience a piece of South Africa’s history by staying in one of these cottages which have been declared national monuments. The unique and historical cottages have been lovingly restored boasting original yellow-wood floors and reed ceilings together with modern amenities such as aircon and televisions.
Featured Attractions in the Karoo Heartland (Click for More Info)
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Olive Schreiner House Museum, Cradock
Olive Schreiner, the famous South African authoress, who amongst many other literary works, wrote "Story of an African Farm", lived in this house at 9 Cross Street in her youth, between 1867 – 1870.
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Walter Battiss Art Museum, Somerset East
Open 8.30 - 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 weekdays, but the building is sometimes closed due to other committments, so phone ahead if you are coming from out of town. Saturday and Public holidays 10.00 - 12.00 by appointment. In an official ceremony held in front of the white-gabled house in Paulet Street, Somerset East in 1981, Walter Whall Battiss bequeathed his collection of his own art works to "the people of Somerset East and South Africa."
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Reinet House Museum, Graaff-Reinet
The Graaff-Reinet Museum or “Reinet House”, formerly a Dutch Reformed Church parsonage, was built at the expense of the Government in 1812 during the ministry of the Rev. Kicherer. It was the home of three ministers prior to 1822.
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Old Library Museum, Graaff-Reinet
While limited privately sponsored library facilities were available in Graaff-Reinet from about 1818, it was not until 1847 that the citizens of the town established a public library, subscribing funds to build the central building in Church Street.
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Enjoy two days of foot stomping entertainment, biltong and hundreds of tantalising stalls, while...
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Join well-known artist and art teacher Talbot Cox for a happy and expressive weekend workshop aimed...
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GREAT COOKS, exciting taste moments are promised for our winter Soul Food Festival
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Going from strength to strength in its fourth successful year, the Karoo's
youngest literary...
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Schanskraal Estate (home to the Welbech Arabian Stud) has been chosen as the venue for the South...
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Run away from your daily routine, come to Bedford for three days of fresh air and inspiration....
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The Sasol / Stretton’s Gin Karoo Birding Weekend will take place between 25 and 27 October...
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Two Karoo Heartland Towns namely Somerset East and Steytlerville have been nominated as Eastern...
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Schanskraal Estate (home to the Welbech Arabian Stud) has been chosen as the venue for the South...
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In this coffee table book compiled by Meinrad Heck and Peter Maurer Nie Bethesda and Ganora Guest...
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On Saturday 23rd February, the Bruintjieshoogte Marathon was run, for the 36th time, in perfect...
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In December 2012 a Booted Eagle was photographed in the High Karoo Park, making seven Eagle species...
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WHEN Vusi Mahlasela took to the stage in the quaint Bohemian town of Nieu-Bethesda, he had a strong...
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The various guest farms all over the Karoo are an exciting new form of country tourism and their...
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On the outskirts of Cradock, 145 miles north of Port Elizabeth in South Africa's Eastern Cape...
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The serval cat population received another boost with three kittens born near Cradock. In May 2012...
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The Open Day held in Graaff-Reinet on 16 May to provide information about the Mountain Zebra -...
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A donation by the Graaff-Reinet Bird Club has brightened up the Camdeboo National Park’s...
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Jansenville Beautification Project
The Local Tourism Organization has completed the "Welcome to Jansenville" structures...
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Sometimes, drivers can be reluctant to try out a gravel road, but there is always the option of...
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The Karoo Lamb Restaurant will be hosting the duo 'Rouge' on Friday the second of September. Join...
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Four members of South Africa’s national bird species, rescued from illegal captivity and...
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