 Karoo National Park Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa
Karoo Nature Reserve is situated 7km from Beaufort West in the Great Karoo. It is the best- preserved conservation area for Karoo vegetation, including fynbos. Also a Braille trail available. Hiking and mountain biking.
The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape of which the Karoo National Park is but a small portion. Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions.
Karoo National Park is dominated by the lofty Nuweveld Mountains and rolling plains, where many species that originally occurred here now occupy their former ranges.
The Karoo National Park has a wide variety of endemic wildlife. Many species have been relocated to their former ranges - such as black rhino and buffalo, as well as Cape mountain zebra. Over 20 breeding pairs of black eagle find sanctuary within the park.
Facilities at the Lodge
Fully Licensed A La Carte Restaurant.
Shop Where Curios And Basic Commodities May Be Purchased.
An Information Center.
Washing Machine And Tumble Drier.
Picnic Facilities For Day Visitors.
Public Telephone.
Rooms
Main Rest camp
All accommodation is serviced daily and equipped with bedding, towels and soap. Breakfast is included.
Six-bed Cape Dutch style family cottages, each with two bedrooms, en suite bathrooms (bath and shower) and fully equipped kitchen.
Three-bed Cape Dutch style chalets, each with Bathroom (shower) and kitchenettes with basic equipment. Two units have been adapted for persons with mobility difficulties.
Ten self-catering Cape Dutch style cottages - one bedroom (double bed) open plan kitchen (microwave and hob) and lounge, bathroom (shower).
Mountain View Rest camp:
A mountain retreat with huts, providing only basic facilities for a maximum of 25 persons. Communal ablution block.
Activities:
Scenic drive along the picturesque Klipspringer Pass with environmentally sympathetic style of construction and scenic viewpoint at Rooivalle.
Game viewing:
Karoo 4X4 Trail. Maximum of 8 persons. This trail may be undertaken in own vehicle, or in a park vehicle with guide. Drives during the nights are strictly under guidance of trained staff.
Karoo Fossil Braille Trail is 400 m long and is specifically adapted for handicapped visitors, depicting the geology and paleontology of the Great Karoo.
Swimming pool for resident guests only.
Bird hide at the dam near main rest camp.
How to reach here
Karoo National Park is situated close to the N1 highway between Cape Town and the hinterland, approximately 1000 km south of Johannesburg and 500 km north of Cape Town. Entrance to the Park is from the N1 and the rest camp is approximately 10 km from the town of Beaufort West.
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