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From astrotourism to wildflower season, travel, destinations, and events across the Karoo.
Five underrated 'dorps' worth the long drive

Five underrated 'dorps' worth the long drive

Some of the Karoo’s most memorable towns are far from the highways, rewarding travellers with history and hospitality. Bethulie, Williston, Fraserburg, Calvinia and Loeriesfontein prove that the longest drives often deliver the richest stories.
Naomi Roebert 11 Feb 2026
Gravel Burn set to blaze a trail through the heart of the Karoo

Gravel Burn set to blaze a trail through the heart of the Karoo

The event is a reminder that the Karoo’s gravel roads can also host world-class adventure sport.
Naomi Roebert 10 Feb 2026
How Karoo towns are courting tourism without losing their soul

How Karoo towns are courting tourism without losing their soul

Towns are not chasing mass appeal but are curating experiences that reward patience and respect for place.
Naomi Roebert 03 Feb 2026
Is the Karoo ready for solo female travellers?

Is the Karoo ready for solo female travellers?

For solo female travellers who value preparation over impulse and connection over anonymity, the Karoo is not only ready but rewarding.
Naomi Roebert 07 Jan 2026
A Karoo story wins on the world stage

A Karoo story wins on the world stage

Awarded by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, the prize marks a historic first: never before has a South African project taken home this honour.
Naomi Roebert 23 Dec 2025
The railway lines that built (and broke) Karoo towns

The railway lines that built (and broke) Karoo towns

Mariana Balt 01 Dec 2025
Eating your way across the Karoo in 48 hours

Eating your way across the Karoo in 48 hours

Naomi Roebert 18 Nov 2025

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