Where to stay in the Karoo

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:

Drostdy Hotel, Graaff-Reinet

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:

Hlangana Lodge, Oudtshoorn

The Queen of Calitzdorp

Ladismith Manor

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

Die Beloofde Land, Uniondale

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

Karoo Soul, Oudtshoorn

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:

Karoo National Park

Tankwa Tented Camp, Calvinia

Karoo Bush Camp, Van Wyksdorp

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