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The Great Trek by Moonlight: camping tours of the Karoo

The Great Trek by Moonlight: camping tours of the Karoo

By Heuningland

There is no better way to see stars than in the desert. To experience the vast canvas of the universe in the primeval landscape of the Karoo, is not only a unique experience, but will leave you awestruck with the magnitude of the glittering firmament this timeless...
04.08.23 03:45 PM - Comment(s)
Karoo Dinosaurs: walk with us in the ancient world of terrible lizards

Karoo Dinosaurs: walk with us in the ancient world of terrible lizards

By Heuningland

Approximately 250 million years ago, the Karoo was a vast inland sea. It covered an area of around 400 000 square kilometres, becoming a gigantic swamp as the planet warmed during this period. Reptiles and amphibians flourished in this environment, and through the...
04.08.23 03:40 PM - Comment(s)
Birds Eye View: the Karoo advantage for bird lovers

Birds Eye View: the Karoo advantage for bird lovers

By Heuningland

What better place for bird lovers than the Karoo? Wide open spaces, great silence, a vast sky. And thousands of birds breeding in a fair amount of freedom and security. Visitors are few and cautious, and therefore cause little upset to the birds who continue to come...
04.08.23 03:24 PM - Comment(s)