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Adley House | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Adley House | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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The lovely sandstone Adley House was built in 1905, and today this magnificent 4-star Victorian mansion is situated in an upmarket residential area. The beautiful English garden is the perfect place to kick off your shoes and relax while listening to the soothing chirping of birds. After exploring this exquisite area with the Swartberg Mountains close by, it can be wonderful to return to this guest house and know that you will be rested and re-energized for the next exciting…

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The Artists Cottage | Sutherland, Northern Cape

The Artists Cottage | Sutherland, Northern Cape

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In the mad, hectic state of the modern world, there is nothing like the peace, vastness, stark beauty and stillness of the Karoo. Sutherland is a small, remote town in the Northern Cape and famous for its crystal-clear night skies and icy winter temperatures. The town is also home to the South African Astronomical Observatory and the impressive SALT telescope, attracting those interested from around the world. Visitors to the town love the peaceful, wide-open spaces and some of the…

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The Thorntree Country House | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

The Thorntree Country House | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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Although ostriches are what make people think of Oudtshoorn, and there are several fascinating ostrich show farms, there is far more to this beautiful Karoo town. Just 30km north of the town is one of the world’s great natural wonders: the awesome Cango Caves. Each April, heaps of arts, music, and theatre lovers descend on the town for the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK). The Thorntree Country Lodge in Klein Karoo, South Africa, is an ideal base from which…

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Groenvlei Guest Farm | Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Groenvlei Guest Farm | Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Life in South Africa is hectic, and most people long to simply escape to a time of peace and quiet. At Groenvlei Guest Farm, about 17km outside of Stellenbosch, you will be able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of a working grape farm and the simple pleasures of farm life. But let’s look a little further at what you can expect from the guest farm: What’s on Offer: A 4-star guest house with self-catering units Air-conditioning Free wifi Satellite…

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Eenzaamheid Holiday Farm | Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape

Eenzaamheid Holiday Farm | Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape

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Graaff Reinet is known as the gem of the Karoo and for good reason, after all it lies on the curve of the Sundays River and its that beautiful 1886 Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town which attracts travellers like a beacon to the town. But that isn’t all and visitors to the town are in for a treat with all that’s offered here. The good restaurants, monuments, museums and nature reserves will have you wishing you…

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Best Little Guest House (Beit Shalom) – Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Best Little Guest House (Beit Shalom) – Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

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Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world, and travellers, when heading down to the coast, know that after Oudtshoorn, you’ll soon be at the sea. Oudtshoorn is a sizable Karoo town in the Western Cape, and its beauty is further enhanced by the magnificent Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Apart from travelling through Oudtshoorn, en route to George, visitors also flock to the Karoo town to explore the ostrich farms in the area as well as the world-famous…

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Samara Karoo Reserve | Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape

Samara Karoo Reserve | Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape

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  With our hectic and stressed lifestyles, more and more people are beginning to appreciate the beauty and peace of the Karoo, and of course the Karoo offers a host of fabulous getaways that promise to restore one’s equilibrium. The Samara Karoo Reserve’s drawcard is that it is found in a malaria-free part of South Africa; the Eastern Cape. Samara is also renowned for its fantastic conservation projects, and more so with the wonderful cheetah. They offer fantastic accommodation too….

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