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More about the Klein Karoo ...
The Klein Karoo offers visitors uniquely South African cuisine, a warm
welcome and an unusual and diverse landscape. The Klein Karoo is also a
lifestyle destination. Visitors to our region come here for quality and
inspiration. A visitor may expect:
Breathtaking scenery - One of our main attractions is our
unspoilt natural environment. We have majestic mountain views - the
Langeberg in the southwest, the red koppies at Calitzdorp, the Swartberg
with its well-known pass near Oudtshoorn and the Outeniqua. To
experience Klein Karoo veldt at its best, Cape Nature’s Anysberg is a
definite yes.
Unique vegetation - The Klein Karoo houses three of the most
important biomes that were identified as world hot spots, namely fynbos,
thicket and succulent Karoo. Each of these important biomes houses at
least 1 500 endemic species (more than in the whole of Europe) and most
of these plants are extraordinary, special and unusual.
Quality wine - Wine form an integral part of the daily life in the
Klein Karoo. The country’s favourite dessert wine, Muscadel, is produced
here alongside Port, potstill brandy and quality dry red and white
wines. Wine styles vary from full-bodied, wooded cabernets to lighter,
fruity wines for easy drinking.
Cuisine - The Klein Karoo cuisine is making headlines these days.
Inspired food prepared with fresh, local ingredients and love.
Our people - A true asset. They will make a lasting impression on
visitors with their friendliness, their hospitality, their helpfulness
and their warmth.
Atmosphere - Visitors are also very appreciative of the atmosphere
they find here, which is regarded as rural tranquillity at its best.
Visitors find that they can relax and be inspired.
We can truly raise a glass to the diversity of the Klein Karoo and its
people!
From places to stay, where to eat and what to do, the best way to
explore the Klein Karoo is to visit the individual towns of the region.
Please click on different towns for more
information:
The R62 continues to grow in popularity as a
tourist route and Karoo Places.com is proud to
be associated with Klein Karoo Wineries as they
make a major contribution to tourism in the
Klein Karoo. At
www.karooplaces.com our aim is to
be a one-stop source of information for tourism
in the Karoo region as a whole and with the
support of our patrons and supporters we will
continue to "put the Karoo first".
Please visit
www.karooplaces.com
For more information
please visit
www.route-62.com
Route 62 is a very
scenic and historical route with the longest stretch of wine region in
the Western Cape and probably the world. This scenic route links Cape
Town and Port Elizabeth, passing through farming towns such as
Calitzdorp, Ladismith, historic Amalienstein, Zoar; the fruit growing
and wine producing towns of Barrydale, Montagu, Ashton, Bonnievale,
Robertson, McGregor, Worcester, Ceres, Wolseley and Tulbagh. This
website gives information on towns, attractions, things to do,
accommodation, dining and more.
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