Central Karoo One Of The Most Unique And Interesting Regions In South Africa

O n the Southwestern Cape         lived here have left excellent     of South Africa you will        examples of rock engravings that   find one of he most unique      are definitely worth exploring.    and interesting arid regions in       In addition, you will find a       the world; Central Karoo. The         wealth of fascinating              word Karoo is derived from the        architecture in the historic       Hottentot language and means 'dry     center of town. Be sure to stop    thirst land.' Today, the region       by the Town Hall, as it is the     is considered be a veritable          oldest in the entire country;      scientific wonder. A large number     dating back to 1837.               of archaeological sites are                                              situated in the region, many of       Any time of year is the perfect    which have been quite important.      time to visit Prince Albert. In    In Nelsport and Beaufort West,        November visitors can enjoy the    Bushman petroglyths and stone-age     Harvest Festival while the Olive   sites have been discovered. The       Food and Wine Festival come to     undiscovered world of Karoo           down during April. In October,     offers quaint villages, historic      the German Oktoberfest is held in  settlements and bountiful             honor of the consort to Queen      wildlife, so be sure to bring         Victoria, HRH Prince Albert. All   along your camera and binoculars.     of the festivals held throughout   Visitors will find a number of        the year in Prince Albert pay      accommodation options, reasonably     tribute to the produce and foods   priced to meet the budget and         of the local region including      taste of all visitors.                olives, figs, nectarines,                                                apricots and peaches as well as    Situated conveniently between         wines grown locally. Crafters,     Johannsesburg and Cape Town,          musicians, story tellers and       visitors will find Beaufort West.     artisans are frequently on-site    The Bushmen, or Xam, which once       to display their wares and         entertain. Attend a cabaret, shop     coffee at one of the charming      for something special or dance        cafes.                             the night away. The choice is                                            yours, as there is plenty to see      Between Cape Town and Beauford     and do in this special place.         West, you will find Laingsburg;                                          one of the most interesting areas  Of course, you do not have to         in Central Karoo in terms of       wait for a festival to enjoy the      geology. The entire area was       unique interest and charm of          almost completely destroyed in     Prince Albert. Take an early          1981 by a flood. Almot one         morning stroll through the            hundred years to the day after     Saturday market for the chance to     the town was originally founded;   taste homemade, prize-winning         the Buffels River rushed through   cheese and locally grown produce.     town and took with it a large      For a close-up tour of the town,      majority of the settlement.        hire a bike and enjoy a relaxing      Today, traces of this massive      tour of the town. The later           force of the flood remain. Come    afternoons and evenings are the       and enjoy a relaxing vacation in   perfect time to sit back, relax       one of the farm holiday venues or  and soak up local culture as you      enjoy some adventure on one of     enjoy a slice of cake and cup of      the rugged 4x4 routes.             About the Author: We are your source for Cape Town Accommodation, Cape Town Hotels, Bed and Breakfast in Cape Town, and more for your next vacation to the Western Cape. Published At: www.Isnare.com