Zoar

Zoar, situated in the Garden Route District, is the oldest village in the Klein Karoo in the Western Cape. It is a picturesque mission station set amid lush gardens, with lots of charm that only the Klein Karoo can offer. 

The United Reformed Church in the town of Zoar.

Zoar was founded in 1817 on the farm Elandsfontein by the South African Missionary Society and was named after the biblical Zoar on the Red Sea. 

Tourists who are following Route 62 can stop at Zoar as it is part of the world-famous route. There are delightful buildings and quaint shops to stroll through.

Agriculture in Zoar

Although the settlement of Zoar is small, it plays a large part of Kannaland’s agriculture and its economy. Whether its small-scale vegeta...more

Seweweekspoort and Zoar

The quaint village of Zoar is accompanied by Amalienstein and forms the entrance to Seweweekspoort, one of the most stunning mountain passes...more