Guided Self Drive Karoo Adventures

A Bucket List Journey – Great for Team Building

www.karooroads.com specialize in guided self-drive tours on Gravel Roads through the scenic Semi Desert Karoo, in the Western Cape and Northern Cape, South Africa.  We accommodate a maximum of 12 people and a maximum of 6 vehicles. 

Our basecamp/office is located at the Sleeping Shepherd Guest House in Wellington – Boland Winelands – www.sleepingshepherd.com – 27 Burg Street, Wellington – GPS Coordinates: 33° 38′ 38.73” S and 19° 00′ 24.62” E

Our tours start on Wednesdays or Fridays at 9AM in Wellington.  From there we leave the rat race behind when we start our journey through the scenic Bainskloof Pass.

Our Team

Schalk

Guide

Michelle

Guide

KATRYN

MASCOT

Peet

Manager
Kampala

Rulene

Manager
Kampala

Sam

Manager
Zoetvlei

Thinus

Manager
Zoetvlei

Ian

MANAGER
BOORGAT

Schalk

Guide

Michelle

Guide

KATRYN

MASCOT

Peet

Manager
Kampala

Rulene

Manager
Kampala

Sam

Manager
Zoetvlei

Thinus

Manager
Zoetvlei

Ian

MANAGER
BOORGAT

Please Choose Your Route

Star Route

3 Days

Sutherland

Join us for a memorable 3-day round trip to Sutherland through the Tankwa Karoo for some stargazing.

Wine Route

3 Days

Bonnievale

Join us for a leisurely 3-day round trip to Bonnievale, experiencing local wines and Cellars along the way.

Star-Game Route

5 Days

Sutherland & Beaufort-West

Join us on a 5-day round trip through the Tankwa Karoo to Beaufort-West for stargazing and game viewing.

WINE-Game Route

5 Days

Beaufort West & Bonnievale

Join us for a 5-day round trip to Beaufort-West via Bonnievale for a great time filled with wine and game.

Moer & Gone Route

7 Days

The Ultimate Karoo Gravel Experience

Join us for a fantastic 7-day experience, a round trip that includes star gazing, wine tasting and game drives.

We offer

  • Friendly Expert Guides.
  • Cheap Diesel at Engen, Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Wellington.
  • On Board Toilet while we travel.
  • Assistance with break-downs and punctured tires.
  • 2 Way Radios.
  • GPS & Map Reading Assistance.
  • Tables & Chairs while traveling.
  • Basic first aid assistance.
  • Done it! Got The T-Shirt.

Your Ticket Includes

  • Accomodation at:
Boorgat in Sutherland (B&B and Free Wi-Fi)
www.boorgat.com
Zoetvlei Karoo Game & Guest Farm, Beaufort West (Free Wi-Fi)
www.zoetvlei.com
Kampala Guest Farm, Bonnievale (Free Wi-Fi)
www.kampalafarm.com
  • All Meals
(Excluding Lunch & Dinner at Boorgat, Lunch at Tankwa Farm Stall and Lunch at McGregor)
  • Sundowner Game Drive on Zoetvlei
  • Brunch in the veld on Zoetvlei
  • All Fire Wood
  • Great Company

Your Ticket Excludes

  • All Snacks
  • All Alcoholic Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Ice
  • Drinking Water
  • Bar Account at Boorgat Bar in Sutherland
  • Lunch, Dinner and Drinks at Boorgat Restaurant
  • Meals and Drinks at Tankwa Farm Stall
  • Meals and Drinks in McGregor
  • Wine Pairing and Pizza Lunch at Van Loveren Cellar
  • Petrol/Diesel
  • Cost for Stargazing
  • Cost for Historical Town Tour in Sutherland
  • Cost when visiting SALT in Sutherland
  • All Personal Shopping
  • Shirt

Your Ticket Includes

  • Accomodation at:
Boorgat in Sutherland
(B&B and Free Wi-Fi)
www.boorgat.com
Zoetvlei Karoo Game & Guest Farm
Beaufort West
(Free Wi-Fi)
www.zoetvlei.com
Kampala Guest Farm
Bonnievale
(Free Wi-Fi)
www.kampalafarm.com
  • All Meals
(Excluding meals & drinks at Boorgat, Tankwa Farm Stall, McGregor & Wine Estates)
  • Sundowner Game Drive on Zoetvlei
  • Brunch in the veld on Zoetvlei
  • All Fire Wood
  • Great Company

Your Ticket excludes

  • All Alcoholic Drinks, Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Ice
  • Meals & Drinks at Boorgat Restaurant
  • Drinking Water
  • All Snacks
  • Bar Account at Boorgat Bar in Sutherland
  • Meals & Drinks at Tankwa Farm Stall and Tjol se Gat
  • Cost for Historical Town Tour in Sutherland
  • Wine Tasting & Meals at Wine Estates
  • Cost when visiting SALT in Sutherland
  • Meals & Drinks in McGregor
  • Cost for Stargazing
  • Petrol/Diesel

Must Have’s

  • Legal Driving License (All Drivers)
  • Get to know me, I have a nice personality
  • Love for nature and dust
  • Outdoor Ready
  • Hangover Emergency Kit

Don’t Worry About

  • Your Passport
  • Sleeping Gear
  • Table, chairs, gazebo’s, braai & wood
  • Coffee mugs
  • Tea, Coffee, sugar, milk & rusks
  • Toilet Paper
  • Your Boss and your Work

remember

Towels
Hat
Sunblock
Closed Shoes
Mosquito Spray
Black bag(s) for refuse
Camera
Warm Clothes
Drinking Glasses
Grand-Pa’s
Personal Toiletries
Your Great Attitude & Friendly Personality

Must Have’s

  • Legal Driving License (All Drivers)
  • Get to know me, I have a nice personality
  • Love for nature and dust
  • Outdoor Ready

Don’t Worry About

  • Your Passport
  • Sleeping Gear
  • Table, chairs, gazebo’s, braai & wood
  • Drinking Glasses & coffee mugs
  • Tea, Coffee, sugar, milk & rusks
  • Toilet Paper
  • Your Boss and your Work

Remember

Towels
Personal Toiletries
Sunblock
Warm Clothes
Mosquito Spray
Hat
Camera
Closed Shoes
Black bag(s) for refuse
Your Great Attitude & Friendly Personality

Rules

1

Only SUV’s and Bakkies allowed – 4×4 not required

2

No Drinking and Driving on Tar Roads

3

All Shopping must be completed before we start the road trip

4

No stopping in towns except for Fuel and tourist attractions

5

All vehicles drive in convoy

6

We keep to the speed limits

7

No Off-Road Driving

8

No Littering

9

No Bachelor Party Trips

10

No NOT-LEKKA Persons

11

Pet Friendly, but no pigs

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REVIEWS

The KAROO is not as much a place as a feeling, it enters through your bloodstream – taking it’s time to unfold until it’s time to leave… then you realise it’s taken hold of you soul.

CONTACT US

During office hours please contact: Sam Rouse
Tel: 072 602 3991
Email: bookings@karooroads.com

After Hours hours please contact: Sam Rouse
Tel: 072 602 3991
Email: bookings@karooroads.com

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