Whenever you hike the Karoo desert, by day or by night, you are going to be struck by the timeless silence and awesome splendour.
Whilst we love the Karoo desert in South Africa for its vast arid expanses, it does have some less than lovely aspects scuttling about in the menacing shape of scorpions...
Many people seek solace in the desert; peace and quiet, a refuge from the stresses of busy lives. But few offer the array and variety of attractions that you may find in the Karoo.
Many people envision taking their 4x4 on a desert adventure. It can be an exhilarating experience, but you need to know what you’re doing.
While we all go to the desert for the silence and the peace, there are many individual reasons for wanting to experience vast views and the timeless energy of untouched landscapes.
Sometimes you just want to get away, experience a new adventure, a greater peace...truly undertake an odyssey. Then we suggest you immerse yourself in one of the wildest and most remote places in ...
The Karoo desert, a vast and arid region in South Africa, is so breathtaking, that one would not be blamed for gawping awestruck at the splendour of its expansive scenery. This desert is home to a myriad of small and tiny life forms that have adapted to its extreme conditions.
When going hiking spotting a snake might possibly not be our favourite – and being shy creatures, sightings may be rare as they slither away at your approach. But nevertheless, the most exciting Karoo dweller we may be lucky enough to spot must be the handsome Cape Cobra.
A hike in the Karoo gives you a lot to think about – and the time to do it. It’s well worth the contemplation because this is not only one of the world’s most ancient deserts, but a place where the earliest evidence of the development of mammals can be examined and...
The health benefits of getting out into open, natural environments have long been advocated for revitalising energy and spurring enthusiasm; a vital recipe for changing and revamping a weary mind. When overworked and overwhelmed, taking a break into stillness and...
