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Karoo National Park
occupies a small of the Great Karoo's vast and unforgiving
landscape. 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.
A scenic drive along the picturesque
Klipspringer Pass is a must, with its
environmentally sympathetic style of construction
and scenic viewpoint at Rooivalle making this a
unique experience.
The park has a wide variety of endemic
wildlife. Many species have been brought
back to their former ranges - such as
black rhino
and Cape
buffalo,
as well as
Cape mountain zebra.
There are over 20 breeding pairs of
black eagle within the park, making the park
one of the highest densities of this regal
species in Africa.
The park boasts a variety of excellent Cape
Dutch-style accommodation. We
recommend a day visit with an overnight stay
(click on the map opposite to visit SANParks™
website).
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Related pages
Beaufort West, Bellville, Bredasdorp,
Caledon, Cape Town, Ceres,
Clanwilliam, George, Knysna, Malmesbury,
Mossel Bay, Oudtshoom, Paarl, Riversdale,
Swellendam, Vrendenburg, Worcester
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The park hosts five different species of
tortoise, the highest density of species per
equivalent area anywhere in the world.
Annual rainfall totals 260 mm, with the
plains being hot in summer, and the mountain
areas relatively cool throughout the year.
During mid-winter snow occurs regularly on
the peaks of the Nuweveld Mountains
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