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Little Karoo
(South Africa)
The Little Karoo is a fertile valley, bounded on the north by the Swartberg and on the south by the Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains. It is an obvious extension to any trip along the garden route.
The area is typified by its semi-arid climate giving host to a variety of flora and succulents. Winter rainfall gives rise to diverse microclimates making the vineyards, mountains and passes a stunning show of ever changing colours.
The main town of the region is Oudtshoorn. This quaint town, steeped in history, is a perfect base from which to explore the region.
Around Little Karoo
Oudtshoorn is home to the largest Ostrich population in the world with a number of specialist Ostrich breeding farms and show farms. A number of wine routes also run through the region linking many of the wineries.
The Cango Caves and Karoo National Park are other highlights.
Accommodation in Little Karoo (South Africa)
De Opstal is a four star guest house located in the picturesque Schoemanshoek Valley, just 12kms from Oudtshoorn and the famous Cango Caves.
Sanbona is a newly created nature reserve and spa lodge in the Klein Karoo, situated between Cape Town and the Garden Route.
Other regions in South Africa
Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Town is regarded as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world, boasting a rich past, stunning location, and a host of city attractions.
The Eastern Cape is one of the most diverse regions of South Africa, geographically and culturally.
A scenic coastal region also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Despite being the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is one of the most densely populated regions of South Africa with a number of major cities situated in the region.
South Africa's most well known and largest game reserve.
KwaZulu Natal is a major cultural hotspot on the east coast of South Africa.
A region north of the Swartberg mountains home to the largest Ostrich population in the world, as well as the well known route 62 tourist route.
Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most unique destinations. The region is divided in half by the Drakensberg Mountains, with expansive grasslands to the west and savannah to the east.
The North West province of South Africa is home to the Pilansberg National Park, Sun City and the Cradle of Mankind world heritage site.
The Northern Cape is the largest yet most sparsely populated region of South Africa, known for its desert, rocky coast, endless flatlands and rugged mountain ranges.
Generally regarded as the bread basket of South Africa, the Overberg's countryside is largely dominated by rich pastures, fruit orchards and huge wheatfields.
The famous towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the heart of the Winelands, are full of delightful vineyards and manor houses where you may spend a night or two exploring the region.
