In the Karoo, business survives on trust, not traffic
Entrepreneurs succeed through adaptability and strong community ties that stretch far beyond the quiet streets of small towns.
Karoo Tourism
From astrotourism to wildflower season, travel, destinations, and events across the Karoo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
