Karoo House Boats Accommodation
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Karoo Reviews
Skies ...
Outdoors and nature.
I love the Sea, the Mountains, the Desert, Rivers, Bushveld, Kalahari, Great Karoo, Small Karoo. Each area has its own beauty and its own space to appreciate.
The scenery and the very welcoming people.
It is peaceful and pristine - you can recharge and rejuvenate amongst very friendly people amidst a stunning landscape. No traffic, just endless stillness.
Die natuur, die uitsig, alles wat asemrowend en pragtig is.
The peace and quiet and friendliness.
Augrabies waterfalls, the Orange River and Riemvasmaak.
Delightful hospitality.
The landscape, remoteness, star gazing and people.
More info about Karoo
The Karoo, meaning place of thirst in the Nama language, aptly describes this vast inland region of South Africa. It’s a land of contrasts, where barren fields are instantly transformed into carpets of colourful flowers after rains and eternal springs are found near to lakes that remain dry for years.
The Karoo is geologically divided into the Great and Little Karoo, the Swartberg Mountain range splitting the two regions. The Little Karoo lies in a valley and is more fertile and mountainous than the Great Karoo. Combined, this arid area is roughly 500000km² in size.
Dig a little deeper and you will find a living desert filled with interesting creatures and nocturnal animals, diverse succulents, copper-infused rocks, old farmsteads and the occasional reclusive artist selling creative gems from home. Stare in awe at the big blue skies in the day and celestial showcase by night.
In the Karoo, visitors are able to appreciate the wide... Show more
About House Boats
Guests truly make their accommodation and integral part of their holiday when they opt to stay in a houseboat. There is a wide variety of options when it comes to Houseboating. For guests with seafaring experience, and a skippers licence, there is the opportunity to commandeer your own boathouse, and enjoy the flexibility and freedom it offers. These smaller boathouses can sleep up-to five people and offer basic amenities for self-catering. For guests wanting or willing to let someone else do the boating there are both economy and luxury houseboating options to choose from. Economy is ideal for larger groups, and guest who want a more hands-on approach to their holiday. Guests preferring smaller groups, or wanting to simply take in the experience, luxury is the way to go. Extra’s on a luxury houseboat include full ensuite cabins, all meals made by the boats chef, and full deluxe amenities.