KLEIN KAROO NEWS
From Passion to Profession: How Stargazing is Transforming the Klein Karoo
For centuries, the night sky has inspired wonder. But in Oudtshoorn, the heart of the Klein Karoo, it is now doing something more—it’s creating opportunity, driving tourism, and shaping a new kind of guiding experience. At the centre of this transformation is Jan...
Things to Do in Oudtshoorn
A Journey Through History and Nature in the Klein Karoo Nestled in the heart of the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn is a town steeped in historical uniqueness and surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Swartberg Mountains. Known as the "Ostrich Capital of the...
Blog by: David Batzofin
Hello! I’m David Batzofin, an award-winning blogger and photographer based in Johannesburg (www.travelandthings.co.za). On a recent journey, I had the pleasure of discovering the captivating Klein Karoo and the breathtaking Swartberg Mountains. During my exploration,...
A masterpiece called ‘The Swartberg Mountains’
Author: Anje Rautenbach - Going Somewhere Slowly Reading Time: 7 minutes As the wheels hit the gravel of the Swartberg Pass a feeling of ‘aah, home’ rushes over you. Gravel. Nature. Silence. Views. Around the bends Witdraai greets you – named after the white sandstone...






