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Karoo

The Karoo has 2 sub regions, the Great Karoo and the Little

The Karoo is a semi-desert region of South Africa. It has two main sub-regions - the Great Karoo and the Little Karoo.

Great Karoo

Currently sheep farming is still the economic backbone of the Great Karoo with other forms of agriculture taking place in areas where irrigation is possible. Lately game farms and tourism have also started to make an economic impact.

Little Karoo

As the name implies, the Little Karoo is the smaller (and more southerly) of the two Karoo sub-regions. Geographically it is a fertile valley (enclosed by the Swartberg, Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains) that features many spectacular rock formations and passes.

The main town of the region is Oudtshoorn, but some well-known mission stations such as Zoar, Amalienstein, Barrydale and Dysselsdorp are also situated here in the Little Karoo

Accommodation in and around Karoo

Karoo View Cottages    accommodation in Karoo
 JULIE & RICHARD would like to welcome you, your family and friends to their KAROO VIEW COTTAGES.    Our 4 cottages are uniquely positioned on an elevated koppie with magnificent views of the village, a 2 minute walk away... More

Best Little Guest House    accommodation in Karoo
Best Little Guest House is situated within reasonable walking distance to the town centre. It has been designed to incorporate all the essential needs of its guests and more besides. It is located in a quiet and secure position where guests can relax... More

Glasgow Pont Hotel    accommodation in Karoo
Norvals Pont village is located on the Southern bank of the Orange River just where the Northern Cape meets the Eastern Cape, looking across to the Free State on the Northern bank which is reached by means of two historic bridges; one for the ra... More




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