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Tankwa Karoo Overview
Your complete guide to visiting Tankwa Karoo, South Africa
About Tankwa Karoo
Tankwa Karoo offers a stark, vast desert landscape in the Northern Cape. It's a haven for stargazing, remote camping, and surreal sunrises.
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Country
South Africa
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Overall Rating
68/100
Ratings
Overall68
Cost70
Safety65
Fun80
Food55
What to Expect in Tankwa Karoo
Stark Desert Scenery
Expansive arid plains, endless horizons, and dramatic rock formations under clear skies.
Starry Night Skies
Unpolluted skies invite spectacular stargazing and quiet reflection far from city lights.
Wildflower Spring Blooms
Seasonal blooms blanket the landscape, creating color after spring rains.
Top Experiences
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Desert Camping
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Stargazing
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Long Walks
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Bike Trails
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Photo Walks
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Scenic Views
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Rock Formations
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Wildflower Bloom