Karoo National Park
Located in close proximity to the spellbinding Garden Route and 500km out of the city of Cape Town, is the nature paradise of the Karoo National Park. In a country which is richly blessed with outstanding game parks and nature reserves, the Karoo National Park more than holds it own and offers its visitors an outstanding assortment of wildlife, reptiles, birds, and flora.
To enjoy the best of the game viewing head to the park’s “Lammertjiesleegte” Route found amongst the plains; this is a 13km stretch of magnificent terrain where animals such as the springbok, kudu, zebra, red hartebeest, eland, and black wildebeest can be seen regularly. Bird watching at the Karoo National Park is excellent with a fantastic assortment of species available to view; the main attraction amongst the birds is the 20 odd pairs of Black Eagles. Other birds to see include the Pale Chanting Goshawk, the Booted Eagle, Rock Kestrel, the Redheaded Finch, Dusky Sunbird, the Jackal Buzzard and many more. Birding at the Karoo National Park is indeed a rewarding experience that is enriching and insightful for the whole family.
For those visitors that like the scaly, more intimidating members of the animal kingdom, there are a few interesting reptiles on view at the park that will definitely grab your attention. These include a variety of lizards, geckos, and skinks namely terrapin, monitor, and chameleon; there are also 18 types of snakes present. When you’re ready for that well-earned holiday and want to soak up the tremendous beauty and abundant wildlife South Africa has to offer, then head out to the Karoo National Park and enjoy a vacation with a difference.
