The Little Karoo, in the Western Cape, is extends about 320km from east to west.This is ostrich country, and ostrich show farms afford the opportunity to view them from close up and even let you ride one – if you dare! Another attraction is the Cango Caves, a natural wonder that originated from a geological fault in the Swartberg Mountains.
This area is the fertile valley enclosed by the Swartberg, which seperates it from the Great Karoo, Langeberg and the Outeniqua mountains. The area was explored by European settlers from the late 17th century, who encountered Khoisan people living here. The semi-arid area was turned into a productive farming district. This area boasts the most spectacular rock formations and passes. Well-known mission stations situated here are Zoar, Amalienstein and Dysselsdorp. |
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| Ostriches are well adapted to the Little Karoo |
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