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Visit the Klein Karoo, South Africa

Visit the Klein Karoo, South Africa

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The Karoo is the vast semi-desert that comprises the bulk of the interior of South Africa and is an inhospitable place.

On its southern fringe lies the Klein Karoo, an arid area that still supports sufficient life to make farming viable. Stark mountains are traversed by dramatic passes and towns retain a frontier air.

The people are remarkably hospitable and the atmosphere is markedly different from that of the Cape Region and Garden Route.

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Places to visit in the Klein Karoo

Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting the Klein Karoo, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.

Suggested itinerary featuring the Klein Karoo

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in the Klein Karoo, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of the Klein Karoo

Places & hotels on the map

    Places in and around the Klein Karoo

    Photos of the Klein Karoo

    • Calitzdorp, South Africa
      Calitzdorp, South Africa
    • Ostrich farm, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
      Ostrich farm, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
    • Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn
      Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn
    • Little Karoo
      Little Karoo
    • Ostriches in Oudtshoorn, Little Karoo
      Ostriches in Oudtshoorn, Little Karoo
    • The Swartberg Mountains, Little Karoo
      The Swartberg Mountains, Little Karoo
    • Meerkats near Oudtshoorn
      Meerkats near Oudtshoorn
    • The landscape in the Little Karoo, South Africa
      The landscape in the Little Karoo, South Africa

    Accommodation choices for the Klein Karoo

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Klein Karoo. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.