The Karoo has a rich history of overlanding, from the era of the wagoneering trekboers to modern times, when a road trip through the dry country is seen as a traveller’s rite of passage.

DM For more stories on the Karoo from Julienne du Toit and Chris Marais, try their Karoo Roads series of books, priced at R350 (landed) each. The Karoo Quartet Special (Karoo Roads 1 – 4 ...