10 reasons why you should explore the Karoo in 2017

Sprawling for over 400,000 square kilometres, the Karoo is a semi-desert natural region of South Africa, just a little bit bigger than the country of Germany.

If you’re looking for peace and quiet away from the busy city, then the Karoo should be right at the top of our travel wish list. Become immersed in a place of immense spaces, wide-angle horizons, craggy mountain ranges and starry skies.

If you’re sorting out your travel plans, here are 10 reasons why you should explore the Karoo in 2017. All you need is a reliable vehicle, and you’ll be satisfied to know that car hire Cape Town is cheap and easy to attain.

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A photo posted by André van der Hoven (@andreasvanderhoven) on

Dec 29, 2016 at 4:47am PST

We saw the dawn break from the Land Rover this morning, cuddled up in blankets and searching for animals. I love game drives more than anything. Even the zebras make me happy – to the endless amusement of the South Africans. Today’s trip brought us baby gemsbok and springboks pronking before we trundled back to the camp for a hot breakfast in the sun. • – – – – – – • #gatheringslikethese #thatsdarling #tasteintravel #lifeandthyme #iamatraveler #TLpicks #guardiantravel #passionpassport #goopgo #athomeintheworld #verilymoment #liveauthentic #littlestoriesofmylife #morningslikethese #theartofslowliving #inspiremyinstagram #forahappymoment #mytinyatlas #verytandc #theweekoninstagram #travelerinSouthAfrica #beautifulmatters #lifeofadventure #livethelittlethings #exploretocreate #thehappynow #seekthesimplicity #exploremore #fellowmag #postfortheaesthetic •

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Jan 17, 2017 at 12:48am PST

If these #ostritches took us as hostages that would be the best headline ever…. But fortunately they just stood guard as we changed our tire blow out enroute from Johannesburg to Capetown. We are currently cruising through the #freestate as we begin our 3 week #roadtrip through #SouthAfrica. Plans include: ♡ A self drive safari in Karoo National Park ♡Exploring wine country of Franseok ♡Hiking Table Mountain in Capetown ♡ Dinner in a township ♡Lounging on the beaches of the Garden Route ♡ Hanging with the elephants of Addo ♡ Exploring Lesotho through Sani Pass ♡ Getting tribal in Zulus ♡ Swaziland ♡ Finding cats in Kruger And whatever other adventures we can find along the way…. So far we’re only one flat tire away from drinking wine. We hope you will come with us as we post our way through (what we hope) is an incredible country!! #worldcaptures #WorldNomads #beautifuldestinations #passionpassport #worldplaces #travelstoke #travelawesome #safari #southafrica #travelelsewhere #igersafrica #visitsouthafrica #nationalpark #karoonationalpark #trndnl #wowsouthafrica

A photo posted by Megan Fox (@travelelsewhere) on

Jan 3, 2017 at 8:46am PST

Karoo, SA #karoonationalpark #nationalpark #explore #southafrica #karoo #travel #southafrica #photography

A photo posted by Emma (@emmascapturess) on

Dec 17, 2016 at 3:50am PST

This curious little one came within metres of my parents, under the protective watch of his mother, what a truly incredible experience. ? Karoo National Park ?? PC: Andy Porter #PicADestination #Karoo #safari #SouthAfrica #Lion #cub

A photo posted by Hannah Kate Porter (@hannahkatep_) on

Nov 26, 2016 at 1:18pm PST

Blick in die Ferne! #future #Zukunft #klipspringer #karoo #Mountains #Hiking #karoonationalpark #wanderlust #wandern #gamedrive #southafrica #südafrika #safari #honeymoon #flitterwochen #beaufortwes #spring #überblick #instaphoto

A photo posted by Sarah Rummel (@sarahsch1712) on

Oct 8, 2016 at 11:56am PDT

This is one of my best ones from the Karoo. #astrophotography #nikond7200 #themilkyway #thenightsky #stars #longexposure #nightlife #theKaroo #thekaroonatnalpark

A photo posted by Nicholas Spilsbury (@nicholas_spilsbury) on

Aug 18, 2016 at 12:40am PDT

#zebra #stripes #black #white #blackwhite #pattern #nature_perfection #thisissouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #southafrica #picoftheday #naturephotography #igphoto #igsouthafrica #menseselense #hotshotswp #naturescape #travel #igsouthafrica #foreversouthafrica #southafricaletsme #naturehappy #instalove #artvisuals #folkgood #visualcollective #africanart #karoo #foreversouthafrica @southafricaza @san_parks

A photo posted by Elzaan le Roux (@leroux_photography) on

Jul 21, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

Amazingly unedited!! Unbelievably beautiful #sunset!

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Jun 26, 2016 at 11:37am PDT

Karoo National Park is located in the heart of the Karooland in #southafrica . You can see some stunning sceneries here, vast open landscapes, dramatic mountain formations and very diverse bushes and nature. It’s well worth a visit. #karoo #meetsouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #loves_southafrica #loves_africa #amazingview @southafrica @karooheartland

A photo posted by Sabine and Sean (@thetravellingchilli) on

Nov 29, 2015 at 10:20pm PST

Please note that South Africa is a sparse country and public transport is scarce so we always recommend car rental in South Africa as your first option. We have a range of car rental and even 4×4 rental options that will allow you to make the most your South Africa holiday