4.6 1.542 Google reviews

Karoo National Park

South Africa Western Cape National Park

Overview
Information
Holiday destination
Map
Animals
Gallery

About Karoo National Park

The Karoo National Park is a National Park in South Africa in the provinces of Western Cape. The park was established on 01.01.1979 and covers an area of 0.831 km². The Karoo National Park offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

The national park is situated in the semi-desert of the Great Karoo, the largest ecosystem in South Africa, near the town of Beaufort West. Most of the wildlife that used to live here has been wiped out. The Karoo National Park is a relatively small area where the wildlife habitat is protected.

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Bad

63Mammals
200Bird species
59Reptile
8Amphibians

Discover accommodation

Official Name

Karoo National Park

Provinces

Western Cape

Area

0.831 km²

Foundation

1979-01-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Grassland savannah

Big Five-reserves

Self-drive-reserve

Entrance gates

Highlights

Landscape

The main habitat of the Karoo National Park is the Grassland savannah.

The landscape is dominated by the Nuweveld Mountains and rolling plains.

Entrance gate

Name	Location
Entrance	South East

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Bad

63Mammals
200Bird species
59Reptile
8Amphibians

Discover accommodation

The best travel time for Karoo National Park

The best travel time

Overview
Weather and climate

Excellent Good Okay Poor

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Best tavel time

August (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

October (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

cool-hot

Tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

chilly-warm

High season

Low season

No information

The climate in Karoo National Park is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning May to End September The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning October to End April inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning August End September.

Located in an arid to semi-arid desert climate, the Karoo is prone to large temperature fluctuations and little to no rainfall. The park is subject to periods of drought. Although the average annual minimum and maximum temperatures are 9°C and 24°C respectively, the climate is characterised by extremes and temperatures range from -15°C on the plateau in winter to over 40°C on the plains in summer.

Show map

Discover the wilderness

Overview
Top animal species

The Karoo National Park is home to 63 mammals such as Black rhinocerus, Black Wildebeest, Cape mountain zebra, Common eland, Greater Kudu as well as 200 bird species, 59 reptile species, 0 fish species and 8 amphibian species. The Karoo National Park provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.

Black rhinocerus

Black Wildebeest

Cape mountain zebra

Common eland

Greater Kudu

Big Five

Lion

Surikate / Meerkat

Zebra

Aadvark

Aardwolf

African wild cat

Caracal

Duiker

Genet

Mongoos

Discover the accommodations

A selection of
safari lodges

safarica.com offers you a choice of 18 accommodations in the Karoo National Park. So that you don't lose track, here is a brief overview of excellent accommodation.