Nature Reserves
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Karoo National Park Overshadowed by the soaring peaks of the Nuweveld Mountains, the stark landscape of the Karoo National Park is once again home to endangered black rhino, buffalo, Cape mountain zebra and riverine rabbit.
Large herds of springbok, 20 pairs of breeding black eagles, five tortoise species, small reptiles and a wide variety of endemic wildlife and succulent plants find sanctuary within the park. The stark beauty of the Great Karoo seems vast and unforgiving but sustains a fascinating diversity of life, all exclusively adapted to survive here.
Towards evening the harsh sunlight slowly softens and washes the landscape with pastel colours, eventually deepening and setting the Karoo ablaze with magnificent sunset hues.
Itchy feet? Walk the unique 400-metre Karoo Fossil Braille Trail. Specifically adapted for vision-handicapped visitors, you will discover funky fossils of mammal-like reptiles and interesting geology of the Great Karoo.
Stroll the 800-metre Bossie Trail and check out the showcase of Karoo succulents including aloes, crassula, spiny klapperbossie and boegoekaroo. More energetic folk can lace up their boots for the 11-kilometre Fonteintjieskloof Trail.
Things to do near
Karoo National Park
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Popular Attractions
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Beaufort West (10.1 km from Karoo National Park) Join the popular Sundowner Tour on a comfortable donkey cart and enjoy a spectacular Karoo sunset with a glass of champagne or orange juice and delicious Karoo nibbles. A local tour guide will entertain you with stories about Beaufort West and the Central Karoo. Book tours at the Karoo Backpackers.
Four By Four Trails
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Beaufort West (37.5 km from Karoo National Park) Badshoek Game Farm 4x4 Routes is located 35 km from Beaufort West. The routes vary from 10 km to 70 km and range from 1 to 5 hours to complete. The routes travel against and on top of the Nuveld Mountain Range with cliffs and gorges. The 4x4 trail has great views. There is a difficulty grading from 3 to 5 and high clearance vehicles are required. These are self-drive routes.
Four By Four Trails
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Beaufort West (55.7 km from Karoo National Park) Beginners and experienced drivers will find plenty of thrills and pleasant driving on Bergplaats three 4x4 routes graded 2 – 3; all with stunning views of the Karoo. The game farm includes flat and plateau areas.
There is an option of staying at a private bush campsite called Duikers Rest where there is a farm dam for a cooling swim. Firewood, ice and braai packs are available at the main lodge if booked prior to arrival.