Get around!
Explore Beaufort West and its surroundings...
On foot
Beaufort West Walk
Explore the historical buildings of Beaufort West on this self guided walk. Maps and info available at the Tourism Office.
Tel. 023-4151488
Hiking Trails
Karoo National Park,
Olivegrove Guest Farm, Tel : 023 414 3397
The Vale Karoo Farm, Tel. 082-9687991
Hillandale, Tel. 023-4161714
Birding
Spot unique birds with Karoo Birding Safaris or get a birding list at the Karoo National Park and go see what you can spot for yourself.
Karoo Birding Safaris: 083-7247916
Fossil Exploring
Karoo National Park, Tel. 023-4152828
On a ride
Donkey Cart Trips
The traditional mode of transportation in the Karoo:
Enjoy Donkey Cart Rides at Olive Grove Guest Farm
Tel: 023 414 3397
Cell: 071 871 5093
email: infoSKaapSTERTolivegrove.co.za
Horseback Riding
The Vale Karoo Farm, Tel. 082-9687991
By bike
Mountain biking
The remoteness of the Karoo and its dirt roads are favoured by many mountain bikers! The following farms have mountain bike trails:
The Vale Karoo Farm, Tel. 082-9687991
By car
4x4-Trails
Several places offer a unique experience for the 4x4 enthusiast:
Karoo National Park, Tel. 023-4152828
The Vale Karoo Farm, Tel. 082-9687991
Game drives
Karoo National Park, Tel. 023-4152828
Bergplaats, Tel. 084-8054958
Teri-Lemveli Game Lodge, Tel. 082-7893040
Scenic Drives
Molteno Pass, De Jager's Pass, Teekloof Pass, Oukloof Pass and others!
Karoo Highlands Route
An Open Africa Initiative: self drive route. See www.openafrica.org
Olive Farms & Products
Take a tour or buy products at Olive Grove Guestfarm.
Tel. 023-4143397
Rock Art
Visit the rock engraving complex at Nelspoort.
Tel. 071-6142051 (Laurence Rathenam)
On a guided day trip
Heuningland, Tel. 072-2435251
Karoo Birding Safaris, Tel. 083-7247916