Die Karoo is 'n halfwoestyn wat 'n groot deel van die suidweste van Suid-Afrika beslaan. Karoo is 'n Khoi-woord wat "droog" of "harde grond" beteken, so genoem na die aard van die landstreek. Die Khoi het met hul veekuddes oor die uitgestrekte Karooveld rondgetrek.

Aug 27, 2024 · South Africa is home to many incredible destinations, but some of the smaller towns are often overlooked. Affectionately referred to as ‘dorpies’ (meaning ‘small town’ in Afrikaans), they can be spotted for their one-stop stores and still intact town centre. View this post on …

Encompassing almost 500,000 square kilometres, the Karoo stretches across a vast swathe of South Africa and it mantles the Provinces of the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and the south western sections of the Free State.

distinctive Karoo architecture, impressive churches and desolate valleys between flat-topped koppies (hills). This region offers visitors the traditional warm hospitality of its people combined with superb hunting, hiking and game watching. This region features two routes. Experience the Karoo region of the Northern Cape!

Jul 3, 2022 · She had seen chichi Graaff-Reinet and Prince Albert, with all their picture-perfectly restored old houses, but Merweville offered the “authentic Karoo dorpie vibe she was after”, her ...

Jul 18, 2024 · The Karoo is vast and places to visit in the Karoo are myriad. Divided into the Succulent, Nama, Klein and Grassy Karoo it straddles most of South Africa’s inner country, hogging the west coast, sprawling as far east as Cradock and Smithfield, extending northwards as far as Putsonderwater, and encroaching

Discover the unsurpassed grandeur of the Karoo Heartland – the vast plains, majestic mountains and champagne air. Browse accommodation and things to do in the Karoo Heartland, the Eastern Cape’s gem for Big Five wildlife, national parks and biodiversity.

The Klein Karoo (Little Karoo) is a spectacular 350 kilometre long valley stretching from Montagu in the west to Uniondale in the east, and is almost completely surrounded by mountains.

Jun 26, 2020 · Hier’s ’n plan ná grendeltyd: Ervaar Karoo-gasvryheid, doen ’n 10 dag lange slenterstaptog in Namakwaland, proe olywe op Vanrhynsdorp, en meer! Ons het hierdie plekke op ’n kaart gesit sodat jy dit maklik kan opspoor.

Jul 11, 2013 · Explore, talk to people and appreciate the clean air and water. Here are a dozen handy tips to extract maximum enjoyment from your journey through this semi-desert. 1. Take your time and explore. Venture off the national roads. Take the dirt roads – they are some of the real treasures of Karoo travel.