Karoo Heartland
Karoo Heartland is in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Cities
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Map of Karoo Heartland
- 1 Aberdeen — an architectural conservation area with many examples of Victorian architecture
- 2 Cookhouse
— Many believe Cookhouse was named after a small stone kitchen erected by garrison troops during the frontier wars. Today best known as a railway junction - 3 Cradock — home of the annual Fish River Canoe Marathon, a two-day, 80-km event
- 4 Dordrecht -
- 5 Graaff-Reinet — renowned for its architectural heritage and has more national monuments than any other town in South Africa
- 6 Hofmeyr -
- 7 Indwe -
- 8 Jansenville — site of a large basilican-style Dutch Reformed Church
- 9 Klipplaat -
- 10 Middelburg — this little burg is in the middle of it all
- 11 Nieu-Bethesda — a remote artistic community known for the "Owl House"
- 12 Pearston -
- 13 Somerset East — produces some of the finest roses in the country, and is home to the Walter Battiss Art Gallery
- 14 Steynsburg -
- 15 Steytlerville —
- 16 Tarkastad — Tarkastad mountain is nearby
- 17 Willowmore
Other destinations
[edit]- 1 Camdeboo National Park — a 194-km² park in the foothills of the Sneeuberge (Snow Mountains), known for the spectacular Valley of Desolation
- 2 Mountain Zebra National Park — home to the very rare and endangered mountain zebra