Great Karoo

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Great Karoo
Great Karoo
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Photo by Jack Cheetham

Where to stay in Great Karoo

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Schoemanshoek

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Schoemanshoek enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Karusa Vineyards is worth a stop.

Schoemanshoek
Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4 out of 5
off the R46, Touws River, Western Cape
The price is NT$8,329 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
NT$8,329
NT$9,578 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Touws River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
8/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
"The game drives were excellent and we saw lots of animals."

Reviewed on 2025/7/23

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4 out of 5
Road 62 to Oudshoorn, Cango Caves (Road 328), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and Cango Wildlife ...
9/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
"Such a beautiful place! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly!"

Reviewed on 2025/5/21

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve

Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve

4 out of 5
R356 Sutherland Road, Breede Rivier, Breede River, Western Cape
The price is NT$9,655 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
NT$9,655
NT$11,103 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Breede River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service.
8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"Overall our experience at Inverdoorn was a posative one, the staff were friendly and accommodating, the game drives were brilliant and our guide Fanwell was very knowledgable and attentive, however before our game drive at 6:30am we were unable to have a shower as there was no hot water, when checking ..."

Reviewed on 2024/10/22

Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve
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Red Stone Hills

Red Stone Hills

3 out of 5
6.5 km on Kruisriver turnoff from R62, Little Karoo, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and horse riding on site.
"Great place to say between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp. Owners are very helpful and accommodating. Cottages are old and quaint but in a very peaceful setting."

Reviewed on 2020/10/12

Red Stone Hills
Rogge Cloof

Rogge Cloof

3.5 out of 5
Rogge Cloof R354, Karoo Hoogland, Northern Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Karoo Hoogland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
"The eco village is tucked away in the private nature reserve. Wonderful views of springboks as you drive to the eco village on the grounds. Rooms were clean and modern, exceptionally comfortable bed. We will welcomed upon arrival with a glass of port - nice touch. Dinner and breakfast were exceptional, ..."

Reviewed on 2023/11/15

Rogge Cloof
Rus In De Rust

Rus In De Rust

3.5 out of 5
16 Burger St, De Rust, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in De Rust. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Popular attractions De Rust Memorial Church and Nederduitse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Happy rest place
"Everything you need all the time. No problem communication. Happy to assist. Good laces to eat and drink in the village. Definite place to mark as a must stay."

Reviewed on 2025/2/11

Rus In De Rust
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Popular places to visit

So much to love and learn. This is a beautiful place to see and a must if you traveling along the Garden Routes...

Cango Caves

5/5(9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cango Caves, a lovely green space in Oudtshoorn. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its campsites.

Cango Caves
Elephant rides

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Buffelsdrift Game Lodge during your stay in Oudtshoorn. Discover the sunrises while you're in the area.

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
This year Tankwa desert in South Africa turned once again into a living arts museum at Afrikaburn festival. Here people put on performances and show their art pieces, like this Mutant vehicle named "The spirit train", which amazingly was the wolf-shaped head of a train structure that held a DJ stage in its centre.. it moved places every day! #LifeAtExpedia #mutantvehicle #Afrikaburn2019

Tankwa Karoo National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tankwa Karoo National Park, a lovely green space in Breede River. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Tankwa Karoo National Park
Aquila game reserve is only 2houra drive from Cape Town. Animals are in semi wild conditions, but it's the only way in the region to see some. Nice reserve though, with super friendly staff

Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center

Enjoy an outing to Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center during your stay in Touws River. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Aquila Safari Animal Rescue Center
Cottages at main camp. Love the view!

Karoo National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Karoo National Park, a lovely green space in Beaufort West. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Karoo National Park

Cango Ostrich Ranch

5/5(1 review)

See the exotic and native animals who call Cango Ostrich Ranch home during your trip to Oudtshoorn. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Cango Ostrich Ranch

Cities near Great Karoo

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Laingsburg

Knysna showing landscape views and general coastal views

Prince Albert

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Three Sisters