Explore the Karoo
The Karoo, with its vast landscapes, diverse vegetation, and stunning scenery, is unquestionably one of South Africa’s most precious gems. Experience moving Karoo tales from the heart of this remarkable region.
The Karoo, with its vast landscapes, diverse vegetation, and stunning scenery, is unquestionably one of South Africa’s most precious gems. Experience moving Karoo tales from the heart of this remarkable region.
Spekboom leads the way in a reimagining of food and wine tasting at Geuwels restaurant
An innovative indigenous food and wine tasting experience at Vergenoegd Löw estate a breeze away from False Bay is set to launch on 24 October. Chef Michelle Theron gave Daily Maverick an exclusive preview.
Prince Albert adds to its creative menu with Silver at World Marmalade Awards
Freelance writer and photographer Sue Adams’ search for the quirky and fascinating led her to meet the Marmalade Man in Prince Albert, where pairing whiskey with marmalade is considered normal.
Passion and stories propel La Petite Colombe to stellar heights
Is Peter Duncan the best chef currently cooking at the Cape? It could well be that Duncan, who is arguably less well known than some of his lauded contemporaries, has quietly crept up and overtaken them. But this is a team effort, and stories and passion abound.
The humble Karoo bloom that went global, transforming window boxes around the world
A willing plant from Meiringspoort in the Karoo left our shores in the early 1700s to become a botanical superstar, launching a million brightly coloured window boxes in Europe and elsewhere.
Forever rugby — Naas Botha’s boots find a home in a Karoo pub
Barry Naude’s collection started with scrapbooks, then books, rugby jerseys and eventually everything else. Now he’s got the biggest collection in the Karoo.
How Roy Campbell’s bobotie inadvertently came to the age of the air fryer
It didn’t quite play out as intended, but that is the way of plans and reality. Here’s what happened when your Food Editor was challenged to make a favourite recipe of a Karoo literary giant, supposedly having come to him from the poet Roy Campbell.
Astral manoeuvres in the dark — magical stargazing in the Northern Cape
The glittering magic of the Northern Cape night skies makes it rich in stargazing destinations.
Where history blooms — day trips in and around Springbok
Your journey in and around the Northern Cape town of Springbok begins at the Springbok Lodge & Restaurant on Voortrekker Street. Long-established as a private tourism information centre that sells food, books and rooms, this establishment hums in the spring when the legendary northern Namaqualand flowers are in bloom.
‘Gatvol’ Middelburg farmers to the rescue after closed road kills their town
In the Karoo town of Middelburg the main access road has been closed on and off for more than a year, forcing frustrated locals to act.
Reviving the land with regenerative farming that is transforming SA’s wool industry
From the Karoo to the Drakensberg, farmers, scientists and brands are overhauling South Africa’s wool industry by restoring the land that feeds it.
Discover Victoria West — gateway to the Upper Karoo, rich in history and scenic landscapes
Victoria West stands at the junction of the N12, the N10 and the R63 national highways, and has historically been a significant stopover for travellers heading to the diamond fields of Kimberley and, further on, the gold fields of the Witwatersrand.
Local attractions and breathtaking day trips in and around the vital hub of Upington
The large, bustling, Northern Cape town of Upington is a double gateway to both the Kalahari and Karoo regions of South Africa.
Journey through Kimberley: Explore the legends, battlefields and vibrant life of the diamond city
Discover the secrets of Kimberley — a well-known, old city shaped by conflict, captivating characters and, most of all, diamonds.
Let peace creep into your soul — day drives in and around Richmond
Discover Richmond, the ‘Book Town’ and explore a place where art, literature and Northern Cape Karoo history intertwine.
Off the beaten track — day drives in and around Hondeklip Bay
Many travellers through the Northern Cape go in search of faraway places, exotic spots with dramatic history, in wild settings.
No signal, a storm and the Springboks: A Karoo weekend with heart
When a group of friends heads to a remote Karoo farm for their annual hunting trip, there’s one non-negotiable: watching the Springboks play. With no signal, muddy roads and freezing rain, the men of Britzkraal Jagvat prove that where there’s gees, there’s always a way — even if it means turning an abandoned sheep shelter into a makeshift sports bar.
Discover Calvinia: A four-day journey through eccentric museums and breathtaking landscapes
The town of Calvinia, lying in the mid-western sector of the Northern Cape, is the perfect central spot for an all-year experience of the region.
Karoo farmstays in the Eastern Cape: Thoroughbred mares, Nguni cows and a “feather palace”
The Eastern Cape Karoo, arguably the unsung hero of all South African travel destinations, is famous for its country hospitality, its adventure options, and its historic old farmsteads full of stories and friendly faces.
Karoo residents up in arms over plan to move and integrate emergency ambulance call centre
A plan to move the ambulance call centre for several Karoo towns, currently based in Murray Street, Graaff-Reinet, to the call centre at Dora Nginza Hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay has residents up in arms. They say the Eastern Cape Department of Health is putting lives at risk. These towns are the first of a planned call centre move that includes Makhanda and Humansdorp.
Karoo farmstays in the Eastern Cape: Old stables, farm museums and railways
The Eastern Cape Karoo, arguably the unsung hero of all South African travel destinations, is famous for its country hospitality, its adventure options, and its historic old farmsteads full of stories and friendly faces.
Karoo farmstays in the Eastern Cape: Off-the-grid adventures, history, and heart
The Eastern Cape Karoo, arguably the unsung hero of all South African travel destinations, is famous for its country hospitality, its adventure options, and its historic old farmsteads full of stories and friendly faces.
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