The lovely village of Barrydale is found in a beautiful area of South Africa and is found on the border of the Overberg and the legendary Klein Karoo. One of its additional drawcards is that it is just 2 ½ hours from Cape Town, and this trip in itself is a tourist attraction in itself as it is wonderfully scenic. There are so many people who return to Barrydale year after year for their ‘fix’ – a time of exquisite…
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…
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…
We have all longed to spend a holiday on a true South African farm and Ganora is an exquisite sheep farm situated in the foothills of the Snow Berg Range. It is also close to Nieu Bethesda and the famous Owl House. The beauty of the Karoo has made this farm a most sought-after and unique wedding venue. The team at Ganora Guest Farm goes out of their way to ensure your wedding will be utterly and completely unforgettable. It…
More and more people want to experience a holiday in the vast stillness of the Karoo. Oudtshoorn is a beautiful Klein Karoo town and if you want to experience the magic and quietness of the Karoo, Berluda is exquisite farm accommodation that will utterly delight you. Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages comes is fabulous 4-star accommodation and comes complete with antiques and wooden floors. What’s more, the accommodation is just 55km from the coastal town of George, so there are super…
Once you’ve experienced the beauty of the Karoo, you’ll want to return. The lovely Victorian farmhouse, The Retreat, is luxuriously comfortable 4-star accommodation set in 560 ha of the Groenfontein Valley Conservancy, which borders on the Swartberg Nature Reserve. You’ll love the typical Karoo farmhouse – the wooden floors, the fireplaces, the big verandah, and the mountains. At The Retreat, you’ll also enjoy that wonderful Karoo hospitality as you enjoy your coffee in the morning, taking in that fresh aroma…
Known for its devastating floods in 1981 when a large part of the Karoo town was swept away, today Laingsburg is a popular stop-over town for those heading towards Cape Town. Today there is a Flood Museum that is well worth a visit.The town is also a popular holiday destination itself, beautifully situated between rugged Karoo hills. The town is also known for its true Karoo hospitality and travellers love stopping for a night or two at the Laingsburg Country…
