Great Karoo

The Great Karoo is a large semi-desert and plateau basin in South Africa, located between the Great Escarpment and the Swartberg Mountains.[1] It is approximately 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi)[2] and is one of the components of the Karoo, the other being the Klein Karoo or "Little Karoo." It stretches across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces and is known for its diverse, mostly untouched landscapes, unique geological formations like the Valley of Desolation, ancient rock art, and being a significant area for Merino sheep and Angora goat farming.[3][4] The region offers opportunities for off-the-beaten-track road trips, wildlife viewing, and cultural exploration.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Great Karoo | South Africa, Map, & Facts | Britannica".
  2. ^ Hendrickson, Paula. "Alone In Africa: Inside the Challenges and Perils of the Great Karoo, the All-New Location for Season 12". History Channel. A+E Global Media. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 27 September 2025. Approximately 400,000 square kilometers, or 150,000 square miles in size, the Great Karoo is composed of a larger, hillier area referred to as the Upper Karoo, and a smaller, flatter basin known as the Lower Karoo.
  3. ^ "The Great Karoo | South Africa". 5 January 2024.
  4. ^ "The Karoo | Samara Karoo Reserve".
  5. ^ "Karoo History".
  • Karoo travel guide from Wikivoyage
  • http://www.karoospace.co.za
  • Karoo, South Africa Archived 16 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine
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