Karoo National Park

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The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape of which the Karoo National Park is but a small portion. 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.

What was once known for being a convenient, single-night stopover for weary travellers between the Cape and inland, has become a Park offering a multitude of activities enticing guests to want to stay longer. A mountain bike trail, guided and un-guided walks, a selection of 4×4 trails, guided game drives, breathtaking landscapes and an array of plant and animal life now sees guests specifically planning visits to Karoo National Park.

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Province: Western Cape
Nearest City/Town: Beaufort West

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Cash free payments28 February 2024

Cash is no longer an accepted method of payment at Karoo National Park. Instead, guests are urged to make use of the speed point payment systems in the Park. All trade and tourism activities (entrance/conservation fees, activity fees and accommodation fees) are cash-free and therefore cash will not be accepted. The independently owned and run shop and restaurant, however, will still take cash as a form of payment.

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CAMP SITE

Camp Site (CK6P)

Karoo Rest Camp

Karoo National Park

From R413.00 per night

CHALET

Chalet (CH2/4)

Karoo Rest Camp

Karoo National Park

From R1,764.00 per night

COTTAGE

Cottage (CO2)

Karoo Rest Camp

Karoo National Park

From R1,920.00 per night

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News

02 October 2020

Media Release: Decision on lions in Karoo National Park not taken in haste

South African National Parks (SANParks) said in a statement this afternoon (Friday, 2 October 2020) that its decision to put down seven lions deemed t...

18 September 2019

Media Release: Increase in Free Day Visitors to Karoo National Park

There was a nearly 10% increase in the number of visitors who took advantage of the free access week to Karoo National Park last week. South African N...

12 September 2019

Happy 40th Birthday to Karoo National Park!

Karoo National Park celebrates 40 years of conservation today, 12 September 2019. During the late 1950s a local farmer and birding enthusiast, William...

03 September 2019

Media Release: Creating Vulture Safe Zones in the Karoo

As the world readies to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day on Saturday 7 September, a long-term project will kick off which will ultimately...

30 July 2019

Media Release: Three Top Team Awards for Karoo National Park staff

The consistent hard work and dedication of the staff at Karoo National Park outside Beaufort West paid off when employees from three of its department...

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