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Mukti – Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape

Mukti – Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape

Nieu-Bethesda is found in the foothills of the Sneeuberg Mountains in the Eastern Cape. The village offers a peaceful retreat from city life, and of course, it is famous for the Owl House, the eccentric, mysterious home of artist Helen Martins. Nieu-Bethesda provides a unique glimpse into rural South African life, and this amazing town attracts artists, nature lovers, and those in search of solitude and inspiration. Mukti is an excellent place to stay in Nieu-Bethesda, and the Karoo heritage…

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Meerkat Self-catering – Nieu Bethesda, Eastern Cape

Meerkat Self-catering – Nieu Bethesda, Eastern Cape

Nieu-Bethesda is a village in the Eastern Cape. The gorgeous village lies beneath the Sneeuberg Mountains, and it has a feeling that it has been untouched by modern life. Certainly, the town draws visitors longing to return to a bygone time. The town is most famous for the Owl House, a fascinating museum filled with concrete sculptures and artworks created by artist Helen Martins. The town also offers wonderful Karoo landscapes and clear night skies. It also offers a good…

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Koppie Cottage – Prince Albert, Western Cape

Koppie Cottage – Prince Albert, Western Cape

Albert is a small Karoo town at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains. The town is known for its olive farms and warm Karoo hospitality, offering visitors a wonderfully peaceful escape. The town appeals to nature lovers and many road trippers stay for a day or two or longer to enjoy all that the town offers. There are many super accommodation options and Koppie Cottage is a popular choice, offering travellers a peaceful retreat. We take a look at what…

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Saxe-Coburg Lodge – Prince Albert, Western Cape

Saxe-Coburg Lodge – Prince Albert, Western Cape

Wouldn’t you just love to stay in a historic Victorian/Karoo Guesthouse that dates back more than 100 years? That’s exactly what you’ll get with the wonderful Saxe-Coburg Lodge. The lodge is found in the middle of Prince Albert, and what’s more, it’s within walking distance to restaurants and other places of interest. The cool thing about this Karoo accommodation is that even though the lodge is well positioned in the middle of the village, it has a sought-after rural atmosphere.