Great Karoo

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South Africa featuring landscape views and mountains
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Great Karoo
Great Karoo
Photo by Jack Cheetham
Photo by Jack Cheetham

Where to stay in Great Karoo

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Schoemanshoek

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
Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Touws River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
8/10 Very Good! (148 reviews)
"Loved our stay at Aquila! We stayed in the family room which was very spacious & had a patio area outside. All the food was lovely with a big selection from the buffet. We had African wood massages in the spa and used their facilities which were lovely. The grounds are big and spacious and you can ..."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

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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
The price is P16,429 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P16,429
P18,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (113 reviews)
Outstanding
"This lodge is set in a beautiful area, it is outstanding and so relaxing. This was our second visit."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve
Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve
4 out of 5
R356 Sutherland Road, Breede Rivier, Breede River, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Breede River. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service.
8.4/10 Very Good! (29 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 Oct 22, 2024

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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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"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 Oct 12, 2020

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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.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"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 Nov 15, 2023

Rogge Cloof
Karoo View Cottages
Karoo View Cottages
4 out of 5
Magrieta Prinsloo Road, Prince Albert, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly cottage in Prince Albert. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and room service. Popular attractions Fransie Pienaar Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Great stay in Prince Albert
"Very well equipped property and really helpful staff and owner who suggested excellent local restaurant."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2022

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Popular places to visit

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

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

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Cango Caves

Cango Caves

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
Tankwa Karoo National Park

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 Safari Animal Rescue Center

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
Karoo National Park

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

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
Oudtshoorn showing mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Oudtshoorn