Beaufort West is one of the bigger towns of the Karoo, with quite a bit of history attached to it. The town is set against the Nuweveld Mountains, and serves as a gateway for travellers exploring the Great Karoo. The town also has a museum dedicated to heart surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard. It offers plenty of excellent accommodation and the Royal Karoo Cottage offers accommodation in a rural area of Beaufort West. We take a look at what you can…
When you think of Taaiboschfontein Guest Lodge at the foot of the Nuweveld Mountains in the Three Sisters area in the Karoo you think of a table laden with lamb chops, bobotie and sugared pumpkin, an inviting hot shower and a comfy bed to set you on your way again. Taaiboschfontein is situated between Bloemfontein and Cape Town and is a perfect stopover for anyone who appreciates the peace and beauty of the Karoo. You enjoy true Karoo hospitality too…
Any nature lover will simply love to spend time at the beautiful Ko-Ka Tsara Bush Camp in the Beaufort West area and surrounded by the Nuweveld Mountains. This beautiful spot which is a private game reserve, is situated 470 km from Cape Town. The venue also offers wonderful game drives and there are also 4×4 routes. The beautiful thatch chalets are all you need for a wonderful rejuvenating getaway. While these chalets are self-catering, if you really feel like it,…
Any nature lover will simply love to spend time at the beautiful Ko-Ka Tsara Busch Camp in the Beaufort West area and surrounded by the Nuweveld Mountains. This beautiful spot which is a private game reserve, is situated 470 km from Cape Town. The venue also offers wonderful game drives and there are also 4×4 routes. The beautiful thatch chalets are all you need for a wonderful rejuvenating getaway. While these chalets are self-catering, if you really feel like it,…
The lovely Cape Karoo Guest House is described as a gem by those who have opted to stay over for a night enroute down to the coast. Beaufort West is a great place to stop over and if you want to experience true Karoo hospitality and a true Karoo town, then they invite you to break your journey and experience the tranquility that the guest house offers. The town is the ‘capital’ of the Great Karoo and is an agricultural…
Holidaymakers and any travellers for that matter make Beaufort West their stopover place when travelling between the Cape and Gauteng. Apart from having some provincial heritage sites, Beaufort West is also where South Africa’s top heart surgeon and world-famous heart transplant pioneer lived. Those who decide to spend a few days longer in Beaufort West love all the outdoor activities on offer and you can take your pick with activities such as hiking, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking and river…
