Little Karoo
South Africa
Little Karoo
The Little Karoo is a fertile valley bounded by three mountain ranges, the Swartberg, Langeberg and Outeniqua. It runs parallel to the more famous Garden Route, and offers a similar combination of stunning scenery, country guesthouses and old historic towns, yet it attracts a fraction of the visitors.
South Africa self-drive
We had an absolutely fantastic holiday... Difficult to pick out special highlights as it was so full of them!
Accommodation
Adley House
Built in 1905, Adley House is a fabulous Victorian-era home secluded within one acre of private gardens in Oudtshoorn, in the region of Little Karoo.
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De Opstal
De Opstal is a charming guest house tucked away in the peaceful Schoemanshoek Valley, from where it provides good access to Oudtshoorn, the Cango Caves, and a number of cycling and hiking routes.
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La Plume
La Plume is a charming, owner-managed early 20th-century homestead set on a working ostrich, alfalfa and wine farm. It enjoys a tranquil location in the Klein Karoo, with stunning views of the Swartberg Mountains.
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is one of the newest private game reserves in South Africa's Western Cape. It is located in the Western Cape, 3 hours' drive from Cape Town, and is home to a number of rare species such as white lion.
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A successful Kilimanjaro summit climb
I was extremely glad that I chose Gane and Marshall for my long awaited Kilimanjaro attempt.