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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Shortly after the establishment of the town of Somerset, 1825, land on the slopes of the Boschberg Mountain was given to the Wesleyan missionaries for a chapel and graveyard.
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Escape city life and relax in Uniondale. Experience joy and bliss at Bon Accord Guest House. The guest house provides accommodation in luxury rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and DSTV.
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The ethos of Sederkloof Lodge is
the tranquil enjoyment that the spectacular Baviaanskloof, World Heritage Site,
in the Eastern Cape, South Africa offers.
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Two Karoo Heartland Towns namely Somerset East and Steytlerville have been nominated as Eastern Cape finalists in the Kwela "Dorp van die Jaar" competition. Please vote for your favorite Town(s) and make sure that the Eastern Cape win the 2013 competition.
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Schanskraal Estate (home to the Welbech Arabian Stud) has been chosen as the venue for the South African 160km (100 Miler) Championships for the second year running during the Schanskraal FEI Ride on the 19th October 2013.
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In this coffee table book compiled by Meinrad Heck and Peter Maurer Nie Bethesda and Ganora Guest Farm is mentioned. Please read the relevant section about JP and Jacob of Nieu Bethesda..
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Tulbagh celebrates Christmas in Winter. The village is decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Father Christmas rides through the streets giving out treats to the children.
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29th June 2013 to 30th June 2013
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Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere.
Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.
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Enjoy two days of foot stomping entertainment, biltong and hundreds of tantalising stalls, while you have loads of fun under the winter sun in Somerset East!
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12th July 2013 to 13th July 2013
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