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.
Young families are finding their way back to the Karoo What remains clear is that the Karoo is no longer viewed solely as somewhere people leave.
Exploring Graaff-Reinet’s illicit brandy and the taste of survival Withond shows how communities in the Karoo responded to scarcity with ingenuity, using what land and knowledge allowed.
Karoo communities brace for possible El Niño return in 2026 The Karoo has always demanded hardiness, but the pace and intensity of recent climate swings sharpen that challenge.