Whether you choose to roll out a camping mattress in a tent underneath the canopy of stars or check into a Victorian-era hotel (complete with a spook or two), rest assured that accommodation options in the Karoo are as diverse, unique and rare as the region.
Hotels
If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in the Karoo:
Lord Milner Hotel, Matjiesfontein
Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate, Oudtshoorn
Bed & Breakfasts
Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in the Karoo:
Self-catering
Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in the Karoo:
Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages, Oudtshoorn
The Karoo Moon House & Cottage, Barrydale
Backpacking
If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in the Karoo:
Tankwa Karoo National Park Backpackers Accommodation
Uthando Backpackers Boutique Lodge, Oudtshoorn
Camping
Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in the area:
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