Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. 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.

Viewing highlights include: the regal Black Eagle, 5 different species of tortoises - the highest density of species per equivalent area anywhere in the world, the Cape Mountain Zebra, and the Springbok - the emblem of the park and South Africa's national animal.

Comfortable accommodation at Karoo National Park is on a bed and breakfast or self-catering basis. The Park is located in the Western Cape, about 500km north of Cape Town, and 12 km from the town of Beaufort West.

Main Restcamp:

• All accommodation is serviced daily and equipped with bedding, towels and soap.
• Breakfast in included in the acccommodation costs, with the exception of camp sites.
• 8 Cape Dutch style family units, each with two bedrooms (six beds in total), en suite bathrooms (bath and shower), DSTV (limited channels), and fully equipped kitchen (kettle, toaster, stove, oven, fridge, cutlery and crockery. One unit (No. 8) has been adapted for persons with limited mobility and this contains a bath only.
• 19 Cape Dutch style units, each with a bathroom (shower and bath), open-plan areas with 2 single beds and a double sleeper couch and kitchenettes with basic equipment. Two units have been adapted for persons with limited mobility and these contain showers only..
• 10 Cape Dutch style cottages - one bedroom (double bed) open plan kitchen (microwave and three-plate hob) and lounge, bathroom (shower) and DSTV (limited channels).

Camping:

• 24 award-winning camping and caravan campsites amidst a veritable green oasis in the rugged Karoo environment with communal ablutions (shower and baths) and kitchen facilities with stove plates and scullery.
• 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.
• Laundry with a washing machine and tumble drier.

Breakfast is included in all accommodation costs , except for campsites. A fully licensed a la carte restaurant is however open for breakfast and dinner from 07h00 and 10h00 and 18h00 and 21h00 respectively. There is also a shop where curios and basic commodities may be purchased between 07h30 and 20h00.

Towards late afternoon, the great, unyielding canopy slowly softens its fierceness, and from pastel shades of pink and blue, the colours deepen, setting the endless Karoo canvas ablaze with glorious hues of orange and red. The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape of which the Karoo National Park is but a small portion. Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. 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.

• Scenic drive along the picturesque Klipspringer Pass with its environmentally friendly style of construction and the scenic viewpoint at Rooivalle.
• Game viewing in ones own vehicle.
• Nuweveld EcoTrail (90km) and Afsaal EcoTrail (13km) are available to visitors in 4x4 vehicles.
• Morning and evening guided game drives, under guidance of trained staff.
• Hiking Trails: There are three trails namely the Bossie Trail, the Pointer Hiking Trail and the Karoo Fossil Trail.
• Bird hide at the dam near main rest camp.
• Interpretive Centre.
• Bulkraal picnic spot with a swimming pool, ablution facilities, and braai facilities.

Conference facilities are available at Karoo National Park for up to 60 people seated cinema style or 35-40 people seated at tables.

Flipchart, overhead projector, pens, sweets and water are provided. A data projector can be hired from the Park at an additional cost.

• All Prices VAT inclusive.
• All Tariffs in South African Rand. Tariffs are subject to alteration without advance notice.
• Additional Persons - all tariffs are for an indicated base rate. Enquire for additional person tariffs for both adults and children.