Karoo Adventures

Karoo Adventures and things to do.

If you want to gaze at the stars, drive on dusty back roads, visit old-time trading stores, soar above the wide open spaces on a paraglider or microlight flight and while the day away on a fly fishing adventure, then the Karoo is calling your name!

The wide open spaces and starry skies of some of the more remote areas of the Karoo offer outdoor living at its best. Here, in the remote hamlet of Sutherland you will find one of the best locations in the…

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Karoo Adventures and things to do.

If you want to gaze at the stars, drive on dusty back roads, visit old-time trading stores, soar above the wide open spaces on a paraglider or microlight flight and while the day away on a fly fishing adventure, then the Karoo is calling your name!

The wide open spaces and starry skies of some of the more remote areas of the Karoo offer outdoor living at its best. Here, in the remote hamlet of Sutherland you will find one of the best locations in the world for stargazing.  It is the cold climate, cloudless skies and lack of light pollution that ensures that the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) can focus its giant eye on our universe.

Continue northwest to the tiny settlement of de Aar in the Northern Cape where a paragliding adventure above the wide open spaces will leave you with a renewed zest for life. Another taste of the magnificent Karoo skies is found further south, back in the Western Cape, where you can experience the magic of microligth flight, just west of Graaf Reinet, in the town of Murraysburg.

The Karoo continues in the Eastern Cape, where Somerset East provides anglers with world class fishing opportunities.

The mighty Karoo spans several provinces and offers a wide variety of activities. With the driest climate in South Africa it is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, so head out to the Karoo and get those Boots Dirty!

Karoo Adventures

Adventure Biking

Adventure Biking in the Karoo, South Africa. In good company with like minded riders and expert motorcycle guides and a seamless support setup, this is an adventure biking holiday that should be part of any rider’s bucket list. There’s no doubt that it will leave an indelible print in your...

Cycle Tours

Cycle tours in Karoo. Where can I cycle in SA? Cycling holidays, city tours, mountain biking and more. Karoo is criss-crossed by roads. Some go through...

Fishing

Fishing in the Karoo? Yes! Although the Karoo is the driest region of South Africa, the landscape is a lot more varied than you may think and the fishing here is amazing. Anglers can enjoy the majesty of the Karoo on a Fishing Adventure. Here, in one of the most sparsely populated and undeveloped parts...

Fly Fishing

The best way to travel through the Karoo is as slowly as possible. Turn off the main roads, hit the gravel and roll down your window. Take the time to smell the air and to let the wind blow your hair back. Here, people take the time to hear your stories, to taste seasonal fruit, to experience the art...

Hiking

The Khoisan named this giant 400 000 square metre basin of semi-desert- The Karoo - meaning land of thirst and although this may evoke a sense of desolation the Karoo is actually a place of spectacular life and beauty. With over 4 national parks and many smaller nature reserves, the Karoo is a...

Horse Riding

Horses and humans have been deeply connected for thousands of years and moving through an ancient landscape like the Karoo on horseback is a very special experience. It’s one of the best ways to game watch as wild animals tend to be less skittish when you are on horseback. You’ll be taught...

Microlight Flying

So you have been contemplating taking to the skies on a Microlight Adventure and want to know how it feels like. Italian inventor, painter, anatomist and general all round genius, Leonardo da Vinci described this feeling best when he said: ‘Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth...

Motorcycle Tours

Motorcycle Tours in Karoo. When it comes to motorcycle tours, our affiliates offer the best in on- and off-road tours. Traveling through the country by motorbike is not...

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking in Karoo. Saddle up and see Karoo as never before.  Whether you opt for a warp-speed blast or a leisurely cruise you will experience the...

Slackpacking

When it comes to South African hospitality, the Karoo offers a special brand that must contend for first place. The Afrikaans word 'kuier' epitomizes the type of hospitality you can expect. The word translates as ‘visit’, but in the world of the Karoo and other small dorpies (villages)...

Stargazing

The Karoo may be sparsely populated, but the people that are here have a lot of fascinating stories to tell and plenty of unique attractions to show you. One of the most amazing activities that you can do in the Karoo is Stargazing. To experience this, you need to take a drive to the remote hamlet of...