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Activities in the Area

Aquila Private Game Reserve Day Safaris (27 km)

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Around the corner from AfriCamps at Karoo 1 is the renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve where day visitors can enjoy a guided morning or full-day safari. Spot the Big Five with your experienced guide in the unique Karoo setting. Enquire from reception and our host will gladly assist you with your booking.

1. Early Morning Safari
Duration: 07h00 – 12h00
Included: Welcome drinks, buffet breakfast upon arrival, a 2 to 3 hour traditional safari game drive, and a complimentary Eco Synergy Tour. Don’t forget to pack your swimming costume, sunblock and hat, as guests are invited to enjoy Aquila’s outdoor infinity pool during the safari leisure time.
Excluded: Beverages, transfers, and activities (other than specified).
Tours are subject to availability and weather permitting.

2. Sunset Safari
Duration: 15h00 – 19h00
Included: Welcome drinks, snacks and refreshments, and a 2 to 3 hour sunset safari game drive.
Excluded: Beverages, transfers and activities (other than specified).
Tours are subject to availability and weather permitting.

Die Veldskoen Farm Stall (20 km)

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Whether you’d like to stock up on preserves, snacks, and fine wines, you need to fuel up on coffee, or you’re in for a sumptuous sit-down lunch in the cosy restaurant or in the beautiful garden – Die Veldskoen (translating to ‘The Field Shoe’) comes highly recommended. Don’t forget to browse their selection of gifts and antiques.           

Contact: +27 (0)23 356 2619

Snow Hunting in Winter

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You may be lucky enough to see snow at AfriCamps at Karoo 1 if you stay in the colder winter months, or you can head to Matroosberg Nature Reserve, known for its snow-capped peaks during winter. Day visitors come all the way from Cape Town to experience the snow. From the camp, a 45-minute drive takes you to the reserve. Klondyke Cherry Farm is another popular snow-hunting hotspot.

Matjiesfontein (78 km)

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If you're making your way up the N1, the historic town of Matjiesfontein is worth a pit stop. Arriving in the town, you're taken back a century. Points of interest include the iconic Lord Milner Hotel, The Old Post Office, the courthouse and jail, the old bank building, the railway station, and the iconic red bus. Grab a coffee in the Coffee House, located in the town's historic general store. Matjiesfontein is a 50-minute drive from AfriCamps at Karoo 1, and a must-see en route to your next destination.

Hex Valley Golf Course

A 9-hole course just 10 minutes from camp, perfect for a relaxing round of golf surrounded by beautiful landscapes.