The Karoo means different things to different people. To geologists it is an ancient formation of largely sedimentary deposits covering much of south east South Africa. For the purposes of this site we have used the term loosely to mean the interior of the old Cape Province.
Others see the Karoo as a huge, hot and arid empty space they need to cross to get somewhere else. This is an unfortunate perception as the Karoo encapsulates much of what is unique to South Africa. Bushveld and savannah can been seen elsewhere in Africa but only the Karoo offers the combination of geology, geography, history and lifestyle that is unique.
We hope that this site will encourage more people to explore the Karoo to discover its beauty, interests, wildlife and above all the hospitality of its people.
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The Charles Hotel, owned by the Dodds family, is the popular venue for the local Angora goat farmers and hunters. this is Kudu country and many a tale has been voiced in the Hunters Bar. A must for local tavellers and tourists alike.
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We offer life skill camps to children between the ages of 8 - 16 years during school holidays. They are offered accommodation on a working Karoo farm (10 children at a time). The camps lasts either 3 to 5 days and is a close to nature experience...
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Nieu-Zebra is situated in the heart of the quaint village of Nieu-Bethesda, the home of the world famous Helen Martin`s Owl House.
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The stately Drostdy Hotel, nestled in the heart of the historic town of Graaff-Reinet in the Great Karoo, has closed in order for extensive renovations to take place.
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| Huge offering at 4th summer Mohair sale |
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There was a large offering of 184 629 kilograms at the 4th mohair sale of the summer season this week.
Mohair South Africa said it was “another good quality offering with all buyers competing for the mohair on offer resulting in above average prices for quality lots,” while the slight depreciation in the value of the Rand against the Dollar also lent support.
Mohair South Africa said the adult markets had surprised with “excellent demand signalling a recovery in this segment of the market”.
The overall market indicator rose by 4% to close at R94.98/kg with an overall clearance of 98%.
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| Mohair Mohair Experience Shop Jansenville New Stock! |
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The Mohair Experience Shop in Jansenville just received a wonderful range of new stock. For the finest mohair products at reasonable prices, give us a call for socks, blankets, sherpers, scarves, shawls, ponchos, gloves, beanies, carpets, yarn (to knit with) and jerseys.
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Explores the bond between man and beast with this tale of a young Mongolian girl who rescues a stray dog, and the subsequent relationship that develops between the homeless canine and the girl's disapproving father.
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All descendants of Andrew Murray of Graaff-Reinet are cordially invited and urged to attend the family festival this year in Graaff-Reinet.
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28th June 2012 to 3rd July 2012
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The annual Opening of the Hunting Season in Jansenville is on the first Friday of July 2012. The Opening of the Season offers great atmosphere and lots of fun. Come and join us in 2012!
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6th July 2012 to 7th July 2012
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