The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape of which the Karoo National Park is but a small portion. Its the largest ecosystem in South Africa, home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these very harsh conditions.

At dusk, the great, unyielding canopy slowly softens its fierceness, and from pastel shades of pink and blue, the colors deepen, setting the endless Karoo canvas ablaze with glorious hues of orange and red. Karoo National Park is dominated by the lofty Nuweveld Mountains and rolling plains, where many species that originally occurred here now occupy their former ranges.

The Karoo National Park has a wide variety of endemic wildlife. Many species have been relocated to their former ranges - such as black rhino and buffalo, as well as Cape mountain zebra. Over 20 breeding pairs of black eagle find sanctuary within the park.

There is also a wide diversity of succulent plants and small reptiles.

Areas Of Special Interesthe Klipspringer Mountain Pass not only provides visitors with spectacular views, but the pass is also an example of civil engineering toil and precision.

Accommodation at Karoo National Park

6-bed Cape Dutch style family cottages, each with two bedrooms, en suite bathrooms (bath and shower) and fully equipped kitchen. Main Restcamp accommodation is serviced daily and equipped with bedding, towels and soap.

3-bed Cape Dutch style chalets, each with Bathroom (shower) and kitchenettes with basic equipment. Two units have been adapted for persons with mobility difficulties.

10 new self-catering Cape Dutch style cottages - one bedroom (double bed) open plan kitchen (microwave and hob) and lounge, bathroom (shower).

Karoo National Park Camping

Award winning camping and caravan campsites amidst a veritable green oasis in the rugged Karoo environment with communal ablution and kitchen facilities.

All caravan sites equipped with 220V power points. A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site.

Five animals to look out for:

1. Black Eagle

2. Tortoises

3. Quagga

4. Cape Mountain Zebra

5. Springbok