15 reasons why you should explore the Karoo National Park

If you’re looking to escape the bustling city life in search of peace and quiet, then a visit to the Karoo National Park should be right at the top of your travel bucket list.

Often used a stop-over for those travelling between Cape Town and Johannesburg, the Karoo National Park is best visited during late winter, spring and autumn, as the summer months can be uncomfortably warm.

The Karoo National Park is accessible for any type of vehicle and boasts some wonderful 4×4 routes, most notably the Nuweveld Trail which follows a 90-kilometre route into the western section of the park, boasting steep, rocky sections and sandy dry river crossings.

If you’d like to explore this tranquil South African gem, here are 15 reasons why you should explore the Karoo National Park and book your vehicle for the Easters.

so obsessed with this nothingness

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Apr 9, 2017 at 2:24pm PDT

Pale Chanting Goshawk (I’m pretty sure ?) seen in the Karoo National Park.

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Aug 13, 2016 at 12:39am PDT

#karoo #karoonp #karoonationalpark #karoonasionalepark

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Jul 10, 2016 at 12:48am PDT

#lion #sylvesterthelion #karoo #karoonationalpark #southafrica #menseselense #nature

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May 22, 2016 at 6:13am PDT

It’s incredible to think that just off the N1 between #johannesburg and #capetown is a #nationalpark. #findit just outside #beaufortwest (watch out for #speedtrap s). The entrance curves round the #mountains of the #karoo and it’s as if you’re in #anotherworld . The #park recently introduced #lion but there are safe #trails to #walk. Look at that #view! #nothingisordinary #thisisthelife #outdoors #landscapephotography #travel #travelphotography #travelwriting #hiking #wildlife #karoolife #karoodesert #southafrica #southafrican #africa

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Apr 6, 2017 at 12:00am PDT

⚡️R O A D R U N N E R ⚡️ Such a powerful and intimidating creature. • • • #ostrich #bigbird #flightlessbird #thechase #roadrunner #game #gamedrive #4×4 #offroad #karoo #karoonationalpark #southafrica #safari #explore #adventure #rsa_nature #rsa_rural #wanderlust #adventurer #wildlife #birdwatching #twitcher #bird #nature #naturephotography

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Jan 8, 2017 at 11:33pm PST

Complete relaxation- highlights from our Karoo trip was seeing a Black backed Jackal, 3 Aardwolf, loads of Red Hartebeest and 2 Black Eagles. Happy for days #karoo #karoonationalpark #southafrica #roadtrip #mountain #wine #cheers #winestagram #safari #gamedrive

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Mar 28, 2016 at 5:58am PDT

Spring and summer are time for babies. I haven’t seen so many babies in the Karoo for a long time. These little ostrich chicks are just the cutest. #ostrich #babies #igcutest_animals #allmightybirds #algoacountry #birdwatching #bestbirdshots #karoo #karoonationalpark #loves_southafrica #loves_africa #animalpolis

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Jan 18, 2016 at 9:19am PST

love the karoo!!! #karoo #karoonationalpark #arid #onthewayhome @findredline

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Jul 17, 2016 at 9:47am PDT

Midwinter is rutting season for these magnificent Kudu bulls from the Karoo National Park. How they manage to clear 2m fences from a standing start with those massive corkscrew horns remains a mystery to me! #karoonationalpark #kudu #sanparks #nature #naturalbeauty #africanamazing #thisissouthafrica

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Jun 26, 2016 at 12:06am PDT

It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey. #passionpassport

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Feb 26, 2017 at 10:12am PST

~South Africa~ ? “Life is short and the world is wide” #southafrica #südafrika #karoonationalpark #safari #instatravel #traveltheworld #explore #travel #travelblogger #travelphotography #traveltheworld #travelphoto #travelgirl #nature #naturelovers #sun

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Feb 22, 2017 at 10:30am PST

“My hart kom affie plaas daar waar die son en die wind en die stilte my speelmaats was” Translation: my heart comes off the farm where the sun and the wind and the quietness were my playmates #karoo #karoonationalpark #southafrica #sunset #serene #calm #happiness #tranquil #coffeetime #allstars #theseshoesweremadeforwalking #birds #sasolbirdsofsouthernafrica #igers #photooftheday #instaphoto #iphone

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Mar 29, 2016 at 9:11am PDT

#beaufortwest #karoonationalpark #karoo #greatkaroo #skyporn #skyfall #sky #clouds #sun #sunshine #epic #westerncape #armagedon #heavenisaplaceonearth #cloudporn #travelgram #arountheworld #nomansland #wanderlust #hiking #holidays #nature #mountains #desert #trip #southafrica

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Feb 19, 2017 at 3:47am PST

#roadtripping through the #karoo spotting rainfall and rainbows ??? #takenfromamovingcar #natureatitsbest

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Mar 21, 2017 at 9:23am PDT

If you plan on going on an adventure to this majestic location from another part of the country, you might want to use a vehicle to get there. Car rental South Africa would be a great place to start looking for the best wheels to get you there.