OVERVIEW

The Klein Karoo (Little Karoo) in the Western Cape is characterized by vast open spaces and quaint lost-in-time villages surrounded by expansive farmlands where sheep graze under star-filled skies. The true essence of the Karoo lies in its delicious food and warm hospitality. The region generates an abundance of fresh produce and delicious meats, with farm stalls brimming with handmade, home-cooked, and locally-spiced goods. There are butchers, bakers, and olive farmers dedicated to producing some of the country’s finest oils from one of agriculture’s most prized crops. The true essence of the Karoo is best experienced through its food, and this road trip offers the perfect opportunity to savor it all!

EXPERIENCES

Begin your journey with a private foraging on land and sea experience near Cape Point, learning what is edible and what is poisonous, followed by a lunch prepared by an award winning foraging chef. Visit Cape town’s best cafes with a barista champion, and enjoy a Cape Malay cooking class in the colourful district of BoKaap.

Enjoy a guided walk around Babylonstoren, have lunch at their award winning restaurant and be shown around Weltevrede wine estate by the winemaker. You’ll learn to cook Karoo style in Prince Albert, learn about the fragile beauty of the Karoo by a specialist plant ecologist, or spend a few hours at sunrise watching a family of meerkats go about their business. Enjoy farm to fork meals and be blown away by a ‘high 5’ stargazing experience by an expert astronomer.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

The beautifully restored Jonkmanshof in the historic town of Montegu, De Kombuys, a 200 year old working Cape Dutch Farm specializing in Marbled Wagu beef and boasting terroir based estate wines at the foot of the Swartberg pass. Dennehof Karoo Guest House provides an idyllic oasis from which to restore and relax, and a great base for enjoying all Prince Albert has on offer. The Lord Milner Hotel will offer you a Victorian time travel experience on your way back to Cape Town.