Nestled in the heart of the Great Karoo, Middelburg is a place where big skies, endless open spaces, and peaceful surroundings invite you to slow down. It’s the perfect destination for a digital detox, offering visitors the chance to disconnect from busy schedules and reconnect with nature, fresh air, and the simple rhythms of Karoo life.
Steeped in history, Middelburg also played an important role during the Second Boer War, with several significant sites and memorials reflecting this turbulent chapter of South Africa’s past. The town’s rich heritage, historic architecture, and fascinating stories make it an appealing stop for history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike.
What to do in Middelburg
Scenic beauty is the town’s main asset, with open spaces, Karoo sunsets, stargazing, fresh air, and snow-capped mountains during the winter months. It is also home to the annual Wool Festival and a popular mountain biking destination. If history fascinates you, then this is the place for you.
The Fairworld Fine Wool Museum was established by Willem van Aardt to ...
Permanent settlement in the district began in 1778. The Van der Walt ...
This lovely pass with its sweeping curves around the buttresses of the ...
Welcome to Karoo River Rafting and Cabins. Set in the stunning surroundings of ...
Middelburg Old Cemetery The cemetery lies at the junction of Van Reenen ...
On 4 September 1901, during the South African War, the famed British ...
The Museum Association was founded in 1983 with the prospect of establishing ...
The Gereformeerde Kerk is located next to the Methodist Church on the ...
Middelburg has a number of historic buildings, churches and monuments in addition ...
Andreas Gotlieb Schoombee (born 1741) moved to the Cape from Konningsdal in ...
One of the Karoo’s most obscure tourism attractions is 150 metres underground, ...
The PW Vorster Museum at the Grootfontein Agricultural Institute is housed in ...
Outside Steynsburg are two very well-known Karoo landmarks. Koffiebus and Teebus, two ...
Transkaroo Adventures offer a 3-day hike: Day 1 (12km), day 2 (19km) ...
The history of Grootfontein dates back to the 1790s, when Klaas ...
The Mayor’s Garden can be found on the corner of Meintjies Street ...
The St Lawrence Anglican Church situated at Tafelberg Station near Middelburg was ...
The Ouberg Hiking Trail is a 3.1km trail around Ouberg koppie next ...
The Dutch Reformed Church Middelburg-Karoo is the result of the merger on ...
Where to Stay
To ensure that you get the full Middelburg experience, choose a farm stay. Not only is this a fantastic break from the bustle but the Karoo’s Big Sky literally sparkles at night. The town also offers several homely B&Bs where you will feel as welcome as when you arrived at your granny’s.
Karoo Ridge Conservancy is an eco-rangeland where we restore and conserve our ...
The Windmill B&B and Conference offers comfortable overnight accommodation in the charming ...
Set in the stunning surroundings of the Karoo, this perfect farm get-away ...
Since 1993 Transkaroo Adventures have offered tourists and youth groups a unique ...
Where to Eat
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Explore the town
Scenic beauty is the town’s main asset, with open spaces, Karoo sunsets, star gazing, fresh air and snow-capped mountains during the winter months.
