Karoo Wellness Tour
Posted by Tousala | Posted in Travel and Leisure: General | Posted on 18-03-2011
Tags: cape, guided tour, holiday, karoo, south africa, tour, Travel, western cape
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The vast Karoo area of South Africa covers almost one third of the nation’s landmass. For decades, this spot, with its haunting arid splendor, was ignored by nearly all tourists to Southern Africa. But people who took the time to investigate its remote expanses were compensated with the exposure of beautiful natural sights set amidst lunar-like landscapes.
Going to the Karoo The Karoo has now assumed its rightful spot as one of South Africa’s most beguiling destinations, appealing to equally local and international travellers searching for solitude and adventure. The region is definitely an suitable year-round getaway destination because of its stable environment and its distance to the city of Cape Town, a major travel and leisure destination in South Africa. Guests to the Karoo are often surprised by the large number of natural and cultural points of interest this semi-desert region provides. These include:
The Swartberg Mountains: This is an ancient mountain range that separates the Klein Karoo from the Great Karoo. The Swartberg Mountains constitute the highest mountain range in the Western Cape and they are credited for their spectacular, unspoiled natural beauty. A number of the Karoo’s most widely used destinations can be found inside the folds of the Swartberg, for example the Cango Caves and the Swartberg Pass. An ascent of this range delivers amazing views over the Klein Karoo and interior.
The Gamkaskloof Valley: Gamkaskloof is one of South Africa’s most remote and hard to get at valleys. Tourists who brave the four wheel drive quest in to the Gamaskloof are rewarded with genuine seclusion and isolation from the modern world. The isolation and pristine natural beauty of Gamkaskloof helps make the region an ideal spiritual wellness holiday, and individuals can find accommodation in the rustic farmhouses built by the farmers who once populated the valley.
Karoo towns: The Karoo is home to a few of South Africa’s quaintest and most atmospheric little towns. Apart from the advantage of an energising sun-drenched climate, these warm and friendly towns tend to be filled with museums and galleries, Victorian buildings and an almost tangible sense of history. The villages of Matjiesfontein and Prince Albert are two of the most popular locations on Karoo guided trips, whilst the charming town of Oudtshoorn can serve as the gateway to the limitless expanses of the Great Karoo.
The benefits of having a Karoo tour
- A guided tour of the Karoo is the better way for first time tourists to explore this spot.
- Features about a Karoo tour include:
- Reserving of lodging in trustworthy, secure Karoo hospitality establishments
- Transport through the Karoo with a tour guide present to share knowledge of the region and its social and natural heritage
- Advance planning and reserving of all meals prior to departure
- Access to a programme of things to do and ethnic experiences at each destination on the tour path
- Visits to outstanding Karoo sights including the Swartberg, Gamkaskloof and various Karoo towns
- Advance arrangement of all travel specifics, allowing travellers to chill and enjoy the experience of a journey through the Karoo
Have you thought to book a Karoo tour online now? Choose a trustworthy Karoo tour operator and then reserve your getaway to this unique South African destination. Time Out of Time is an expert Karoo tour operator offering rewarding holistic wellness holidays to the Karoo.
Visit the website now to explore a Karoo tour itinerary, or contact janec@telkomsa.net for tour rates, departure dates and to book your place now.

