Karoo Campsites

The Karoo National Park near Beaufort West is home to many birds, reptiles and animal species and offers challenging 4x4 routes and numerous hiking trails through the park. Due to the rural aspects of the Karoo, this makes for perfect star gazing opportunities, as the darkness of night takes over the Milky Way is clearly visible and nothing like the twinkle that major cities experience, it’s a burst of thousands and thousands of stars that light your path as you go. Highlights: Gamkaskloof, Karoo National Park, Prince Albert Town Observatory, Swartberg Pass, Meiringspoort, Hillandale Farm, Wine; Fruit; Olive and Cheese Farms, Prince Albert Saturday Morning Market, Prince of Africa Mohair Shop, Prince Albert Ghost Walk, Beaufort West Museum, art galleries, historical buildings, quad biking, golf, hiking trails and star gazing.