Klein Karoo Game Reserves
About the area
Along the world-famous Route62, the Klein Karoo is a remote and peaceful valley home to several charismatic animal and plant species. Partly Fynbos, partly Succulent Karoo – the biome which hosts the world's richest diversity of succulent plant species – the Klein Karoo is a welcome escape from the bustling city of Cape Town, a mere 3 hours away. There are several pioneering game reserves at the surrounding mountains' foothills, characterised by vistas of rhino, zebra and giraffe frolicking in the hilly fields. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and majestic Cape leopard!
Highlights
Explore rhino country on foot on a guided walking safari
Visit a reserve home to the Big 5 and seek them out on an early morning or evening game drive
Visit an open-air 'art gallery' and marvel at ancient bushman paintings
Photograph iridescent sunbirds amongst colourful flowers in the springtime
Strap your helmet on and cycle along a mountain trail past grazing zebras
Feel the warm breeze on your neck as you canter through the Fynbos on horseback
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