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Towns en route

Aberdeen

Adelaide

Barrydale

Baviaanskloof

Beaufort West

Bedford

Bethulie

Britstown

Calitzdorp

Calvinia

Carnarvon

Colesberg

Cradock

De Aar

De Doorns

De Rust

Douglas

Fraserburg

Gariep Dam

Graaff-Reinet

Griquatown

Hanover

Hopetown

Jansenville

Joubertina

Kareedouw

Klaarstroom

Ladismith

Laingsburg

Leeu Gamka

Loeriesfontein

Loxton

Matjiesfontein

Merweville

Middelburg

Montagu

Murraysburg

Nelspoort

Nieu-Bethesda

Nieuwoudtville

Orania

Oudtshoorn

Pella

Pofadder

Prieska

Prince Albert

Prince Albert Road

Richmond

Seweweekspoort

Somerset East

Steynsburg

Steytlerville

Strydenburg

Sutherland

Tankwa Karoo

Three Sisters

Touws River

Uniondale

Van Wyksdorp

Vanderkloof

Victoria West

Vosburg

Williston

Willowmore

Wolwefontein

Zoar

Detour towns

Ceres

Karoo Information Travel Directory

General Information

Welcome to our Karoo Information Directory. Here you will find information on accommodation, activities, restaurants, events and articles - all relating to the Karoo.

The Karoo is huge, and although divided into different microclimates across its vastness, it is mainly divided into two sub-regions : the Great (Groot) Karoo in the north and the Little (Klein) Karoo in the south. The name Karoo originated from the original Khoi word, Karus, meaning dry, barren, thirsty land.

Mostly the Karoo is defined by its assortment of succulent vegetation and low scrub bushes, coupled by its extreme temperatures of heat in summer and cold in winter. The Karoo is also known for its hospitable towns, fossils, wine routes and activities.

Historically the Karoo has been around for many years with San Art visible on hikes, and fossil collections in museums. If there is one thing that is guaranteed in the Karoo it would be the clear starry nights - the sky is magnificent as it lights up its galaxy.