West is an old town, established way back in 1818. It is often referred to as the ‘capital of the Karoo’. Many travellers love to stop over in the town before they head down to the coast. The town has a rich heritage too, and it’s great to take a look at Chris Barnard’s house. Remember, he was a pioneering heart surgeon who spent his childhood in the town. Around the town, too is wonderful nature, and the Karoo National…
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…
There are heaps of people who travel between Gauteng and the Western Cape who stop over in Beaufort West not necessarily because they need to but because they want to. Some people make it an overnight stop, while others discover the magic and stay far longer. There is plenty to do in and around the old Central Karoo town and Olive Grove Guest Farm provides a range of splendid activities for their guests to enjoy. People come here to enjoy…
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,…
Steynskraal Gasteplaas is found fairly close to Beaufort West, a town used often for quick or longer stopovers. Of course, many people love the dryness of the Karoo and the thought of a Karoo farm holiday. Steynskraal Gasteplaas is a sought-after farm destination, and the farm’s accommodation is completely off-grid so guests never have to battle with load shedding. Let’s see what else you can expect from this awesome Karoo farm. Steynskraal Gasteplaas is an awesome working farm and by…
Karoo farms are popular holiday destinations, especially for those looking from a quiet getaway far from city life. It’s why Kalkfontein Guest Farm might just be the answer you’re looking for if it’s peace and tranquility you want. The guest farm is situated about 90km west of Beaufort West on the R353. On this working Karoo farm you’ll be able to do some game viewing and bird watching and there are also some excellent hiking trails. Let’s see what you…
X-Ventures Family Break Away isn’t just a great holiday destination, but it’s also great for things such as team building. It’s situated about 9 km from Beaufort West which is a town in the Karoo area of the Western Cape. X-Ventures is a great place to stay when you want a break in nature. Apart from the self-catering units, X-Ventures also offers guests super amping and caravan sites. So let’s take a look at what you can expect from the…