TRAVEL & TASTE THE KAROO. Tailored Packages to Discover the Landscapes & Wildlife, Experience Tradit
Tailored Packages to Discover the Landscapes & Wildlife, Experience Traditional South African Cuisine and Meet the People of the Karoo.
10/06/2019
A Beer Brewing Workshop wouldn't be complete without tasting the final product! Join us at The Brewery and Two Goats Deli , popularly known for their natural ales. By using natural spring water and local, raw honey, it adds to the taste and quality of their beer! Learn how you can craft your own!....
** Home Beer Brewing Starter Kit Included**
For more info on the Beer Brewing Workshop on 22 June in Nieu-Bethesda, please contact us via [email protected]
09/06/2019
DID YOU KNOW? │ Hop is the flower of the female hop bine (it’s part of a small family of flowering plants called Cannabaceae (cousins of h**p and ma*****na). They give a beer bitterness when used early in the brewing process, and aroma when added at the end. In Addition, hops are a preservative, and extend the life of beer....
For more info on our beer brewing workshop on 22 June 2019 in Nieu-Bethesda at The Brewery and Two Goats Deli, please contact us via [email protected]
06/06/2019
MEET Andre Cilliers, our facilitator for the Beer Brewing Workshop taking place in Nieu-Bethesda on 22 June 2019.....
André has been brewing for the past 25 years. He started his microbrewery, The Brewery and Two Goats Deli , in 2003 and which is most popularly known for their selection of natural ales.....
To receive the Workshop info pack, please e-mail us at [email protected].
16/05/2019
Early morning culinary delights at in Graaff-Reinet! These mini toffee-apples were delicious!...
27/04/2019
VENISON WORKSHOP with Lani & Louzel
There are some spaces available for their Venison Workshop on Sunday morning, 28 April 2019 during the Karoo Food Festival
The full experience includes:
• Light Breakfast & cappuccinos
• Long-table Sunday Lunch, served with wine! Lunch includes starters, malva pudding dessert and a buffet main with slow-braised lamb shoulder, venison pastry & roasted chicken, as well as traditional sides.
• In the class, each person will work with a leg of venison to make biltong
• Each person will work with a venison fillet to make carpaccio
• Carpaccio to take home
• Creating your own individual venison pasties which will be baked and enjoyed on the day
• Traditional Karoo venison recipes, spices & more
• A full demo on the processing of venison and its various uses
R620 per person. Starts at 09:00 on Sunday, ends after lunch. It's the grand finale to this year's Karoo Food Festival
24/04/2019
24/04/2019
The Karoo Food Festival is taking place in Cradock this coming weekend! Follow us to experience some of the finest Karoo dishes and workshops!
If you love food & the Karoo, come to Cradock at the end of April - a great festival await you!
24/03/2018
A great feature in De Telegraaf by Bert Dijkstra who was part of our Karoo Food Tour! Glorious photos by Karoo-local Adrienne Southey !
23/03/2018
Relax and rejuvenate during our Tours as the Karoo landscape invites you to lose yourself in her beauty!
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17/03/2018
SOUND A BIT PECULIAR?
"Slaphakskeentjies"......
The direct translation for Slaphakskeentjies is "small floppy heels". These delicious small pickled onions, in their tangy, piquant sauce, can be served with a variety of meat-based main dishes and are perfect for braais! This is an old fashioned traditional South African favourite! Taste the Karoo!
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One explanation for this peculiar name is from the original Dutch where “slap hakke” means without energy or s***k, refering to the onions being boiled until they are soft and without some of their original sharpness.
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17/03/2018
INTERESTED IN EASTERN CAPE MILITARY HISTORY?............
There's a little something for everyone on our Tours! See the Historic Anglo Boer War site where the pivotal "Battle of Paardefontein" was fought. It is here that the famous Boer Commander Johannes Lötter was finally captured. The story is related on one of the game drives during our stay at Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve.
17/03/2018
WE ADD A LITTLE BIT OF LUXURY...........
The Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet has just been nominated by Trip Advisor as one of the Top 25 Hotels in South Africa. The Hotel’s stylish and luxurious suites add to the feeling of being treated like royalty when wining and dining in their private wine room. Our tour includes a food & wine pairing as they share their exclusive Rupert & Rothchild wine collection + you experience the Hotel as we overnight.
17/03/2018
THE VALLEY OF DESOLATION
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Experience the breathtaking view over the Valley of Desolation in Graaff-Reinet. Columns of Dolerite rise 120 metres from the valley floor into a limitless sky. Enjoy sundowners as we marvel at the karoo sunset against the picturesque mountainous backdrop. Make sure to bring your camera!
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16/03/2018
EXPLORE THE WALTER BATTISS ART MUSEUM.........
Referred to as South Africa’s own Picasso, Walter Battiss created unique pieces in various mediums and was well known in the art circles of South Africa and abroad. The museum building dates back to 1818 and was set-up under the instruction of Lord Charles Somerset to provide fodder, crops & rations for the British troops defending the Frontier. Battiss also resided the in building between 1914-1917. A fantastic experience as part of our Tour in Somerset East as his original artwork is on display.
15/03/2018
LEARN HOW TO MAKE SPRINGBOK CARPACCIO IN BEDFORD........
Meet Susie, Cathy & Kim. These ladies promote true wellbeing of mind, body & soul by teaching others how to thrive via yoga, gardening, creative art and healthy eating. Enjoy a healthy lunch and dished made with vegetables & herbs sourced from their own garden. The Food Demo on our Tour included learning how to make Springbok Carpaccio.
Thrive holistic lifestyle experiences in Bedford
Susan Louise McGarvie
15/03/2018
The beautiful village of Nieu-Bethesda is included in our tour!
A variety of make belief statues adorns The Owl House, home of the late local artist and resident Helen Martins. Using cement and glass, her craftsmanship and creative expression illuminated her seemingly unfortunate circumstances. Today referred to as “The Camel Yard”, a number of owls, people and camels stand tall in her back yard, as she drew inspiration from Biblical Christian text, the poetry of Omar Khayyam and various works by William Blake.
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15/03/2018
MEET THE PEOPLE............
Quality accommodation establishments provide the perfect platform to meet and learn about some of the most interesting and generous people of the Karoo. We visit some pubs, museums and art galleries where you will have the opportunity to connect with locals residing in these quaint little towns.The tour includes a visit to a working sheep farm where you can enjoy a dining experience with a traditional South African family.
15/03/2018
EXPERIENCE THE FOOD..................
The Karoo is known for its industrious farming community and is synonymous with slow-cooked and hearty meals like beef stew, roast lamb, “potjiekos”, freshly baked bread, locally produced vegetables, pickles & preserves. Meat lovers are in for a treat as the Karoo holds a selection of delectable & traditional South African dishes made with venison, lamb & beef. Believe it or not, Karoo trout is also on the menu and you can tantalise your taste buds with a traditional Xhosa meal. A number of hands-on food workshops and demonstrations are included to teach you how to prepare some of the meals.
15/03/2018
DISCOVER THE LANDSCAPE & WILDLIFE.........
The Karoo is one of the most beautiful places in South Africa! It will mesmerise and soothe your soul with its breathtaking mountainous landscapes, vast plains and selection of wildlife. Commonly referred to as “Big Sky Country”, the incredible sunsets and velvet starry nights make it a feast for they eyes and photographer’s paradise. You can look forward to interacting with farm animals, visiting National Parks and going on game drives to discover lion, elephant, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a range of antelope.
14/03/2018
A second way to get an idea of the vast plains and valleys of the Karoo is in a Hot Air Balloon! This can be arranged as an option on the Graaff-Reinet leg of your
Image: Karoo Ballooning Graaff-Reinet
14/03/2018
Our Tours wouldn't be complete without a bit of an adrenaline rush! Scenic Helicopter trips over Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation are spectacular!
This is "Fly Karoo Air Services Graaff - Reinet" by Adrienne Southey on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
14/03/2018
Kom en geniet die kospotte van die Karoo! Dit is geen geheim... ons toere gaan jou inspireer om resepte te versamel!
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14/03/2018
Wie kan nou nee se vir n watertand-lekker skaap ribbetjie uit die Karoo?
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14/03/2018
Sunsets in the Karoo are incredible to witness and you will undoubtedly be enchanted by them every evening! Added Bonus: We'll make sure you have a windmill as part of your sunset happy snaps!
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14/03/2018
We do some snacking at The Muller House during our walk-about in Graaff-Reinet. Not only delicious and beautifully presented, but also bursting in flavour!
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14/03/2018
A "Potjie" is a cast-iron pot with a lid, typically having three legs, for use over an open fire. It is similar in appearance to a cauldron and is usually black. You can look forward to enjoying traditional "potjiekos" at one of the establishments as lamb, venison or beef is slow-cooked to perfection. Here Ian Allemann from the Karoo Lamb in Nieu-Bethesda is busy preparing our Springbok Potjie for lunch.
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14/03/2018
If you are an avid gardener, you will love this part of the tour! We visit Kim's Green Gardens in Bedford and enjoy an informative talk on companion planting and how to create a healthy lifestyle by growing your own vegetables!
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14/03/2018
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Travel & Taste the Karoo
DISCOVER THE LANDSCAPE & WILDLIFE
The Karoo is one of the most beautiful places in South Africa! It will mesmerise and soothe your soul with its breathtaking mountainous landscapes, vast plains and selection of wildlife. Commonly referred to as
“Big Sky Country”, the incredible sunsets and velvet starry nights make it a feast for they eyes and photographer’s paradise. You can look forward to interacting with farm animals, visiting National Parks and going on game drives to discover lion, elephant, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a range of antelope.
EXPERIENCE THE FOOD
The Karoo is known for its industrious farming community and is synonymous with slow-cooked and hearty meals like beef stew, roast lamb, “potjiekos”, freshly baked bread, locally produced vegetables, pickles & preserves. Meat lovers are in for a treat as the Karoo holds a selection of delectable & traditional South African dishes made with venison, lamb & beef.
MEET THE PEOPLE
Quality accommodation establishments provide the perfect platform to meet and learn about some of the most interesting and generous people of the Karoo. We visit some pubs, museums and art galleries where you will have the opportunity to connect with locals residing in these quaint little towns.
The tour includes a visit to a working sheep farm where you can enjoy a dining experience with a traditional South African family.
Contact us to tailor your Karoo Food Tour package!
