What is the Karoo?
The Karoo is a semi-desert natural region of South Africa. No exact definition of what constitutes the Karoo is available, so its extent is also not precisely defined.
Where Is the Karoo In South Africa
Klein & Central Karoo detail and street level map showing the towns and some attractions of the Klein and Central Karoo regions in the Western Cape. A major tourist attraction in the Karoo, the Cango Caves, is internationally renowned as one of the world’s great natural wonders. Sculpted by nature through the ages, their fascinating limestone formations occur. To read more about this fascinating region please visit Klein Karoo Information.
Which part of South Africa is the Karoo?
Northern Cape
Karoo is a district in the Northern Cape of South Africa. The Karoo – “Place of Thirst” – is a boundless and mysterious area covered by vast sheep and game farms, where broad plains roll away toward distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky.
Which towns are part of the Karoo?
- Destinations in the Karoo.
- Barrydale, Beaufort West, Calitzdorp, De Doorns, De Rust, De Vlugt, Herold, Klaarstroom, Ladismith, Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Murraysburg, Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, Sanbona, Touws River, Uniondale, Van Wyksdorp.
Where do we find the Karoo?
South Africa
Karoo also spelled Karroo, arid to the semiarid geographic region of Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Northern Cape provinces, South Africa. The Karoo is best defined by its vegetation, which consists of assorted succulents and low scrub bushes spaced from one foot to several feet apart.