The Karoo, which is the semi-desert region of South Africa, is best experienced from its heart, Beaufort West. Known as the oldest town in the Karoo, Beaufort West is located in the Western Cape approximately 463 km from Cape Town via the N1 highway.
The town is an ideal road trip destination, particularly for its dazzling location at the foot of the ancient Nuweveld Mountains between the Gamka River and Kuils River.
The Great Karoo is one of the worlds most unique arid zones - in South Africa, it stands alone, globally it is an envied rarity. Today, with modern road and rail links, Beaufort West is ideally situated as a central base for exploration of the Great Karoo and the Swartberg Mountains passes. It is also the gateway to holiday resorts in the Western, Eastern and Southern Cape. It is 405 km from Port Elizabeth.
For individuals in search of respite from the hustle and bustle of city living, the quiet plains of the heart of the Karoo are poised to soothe weary souls in need of restorative healing. If tranquillity is on your list of items to experience on your travels, you can definitely cross it off once in the serene comfort of Beaufort West. Choose from a variety of fascinating historical and archaeological sites to visit and watch as your small town knowledge vastly improves. A host of physical activities such as river-rafting and hikes are easily experienced in this region and for those itching to spot the local wildlife, game viewing can be arranged.
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