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Lots of things to do for fun in the Karoo!

There are lots of fun things to do in the Karoo. Why don't you stay with us and explore the multitude of activities to enjoy?

Hunting

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altThe jury is still out on this activity as we prefer seeing Bambi jumping around as Nature intended. Nevertheless, we are also quite partial to a nice bit of game or biltong and will, upon request, point interested parties in the direction of the local game farms that provide the sport. We also have a walk-in freezer to store your meat if you stay overnight on your way back.

 

Fly Fishing / Angling

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Fishing in the Orange RiverYou can imagine that with the Gariep Lake extending some 365 square kilometres and the Orange River being the largest river south of the Zambezi the fishing could be okay round these parts.

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Historical Walks

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The Longest Steel Bridge in South AfricaThe two steel bridges spanning the Orange River were also historically important, as they connected the Cape Colony and the rest of Southern Africa for a long period by rail and road, until the advent of the N1-Bridge across the Orange River.

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Gariep Gliding Centre

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Fly like a bird with only the sound of the wind in your ears!Already a world renowned location for Gliding or Soaring.

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Star Gazing

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The stars look wonderfull from here! Now, we don't wish to brag, but all things considered we reckon we have just about the best skies anywhere. During the winter daytime (April - September) the Karoo skies can be endlessly, painfully blue and, well, a bit boring.

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