The northern reaches of the Karoo Heartland, where the Eastern Cape meets the mighty Orange River, offer a striking blend of vast Karoo plains, dramatic waterways, and fascinating engineering landmarks. This remote frontier region stretches from Norvalspont in the west, along the southern shores of the Gariep Dam, through Oviston and Venterstad, to the impressive Hennie Steyn Bridge in the east.
What to do just south of the Orange River
The region doesn’t have big towns with lots of attractions. Doesn’t mean there is nothing to see. Discover the Orange River, Gariep Dam, Boer War history, small town charm, and big sky country.
The Hennie Steyn Bridge, spanning the Orange River between Venterstad and Bethulie ...
Right in the north of the Karoo Heartland on the border between ...
Littered with low-lying mountains, expansive grassland views and horizons that burst into ...
Oviston is a little town, 10 km from Venterstad, on the southern ...
Where to Stay
Guest farm, small town guesthouse, riverside resort. You’ll definitely find a memorable spot to put your head down for a night or three.
Where to Eat
Roadtripping and exploring, along with the fresh air of the Karoo, can make one hungry.
Explore the town and surrounds
Aberdeen offers a peaceful retreat for travellers seeking authenticity, history, and small-town hospitality. Explore on foot, drink in the atmosphere, discover the heritage, breath in the fresh air and discover the gem on the plains of the Camdeboo.
