I encourage everybody to hop on Google and type in ‘national park’ in whatever province they live in and see the beauty that lies in their own backyard. It’s that simple.🥺

Karoo Heartland encounters - just look at the Great Fish River flowing under Katkop Weir on Lowlands Country House outside #Cradock. #KarooHeartland #KarooFarm

“I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” __ 📸Nadine Kriek📌#CamdebooNationalPark #LiveYourWild #SANParks #SANationalParksWeek #Sunrise

The collective noun for #kudu is typically just a “herd”, but this bevy of beauties deserves something more - perhaps an “elegance” or a “daintiness”? 📷: Friso Woudstra

Making Contact Episode 4. K9 units are increasingly being used to tackle abalone poaching along South Africa’s shoreline. Learn about the work of the SANParks SEAM (Sea Air and Mountain) K9 anti-poaching team and then support them here: ow.ly/RgCf50KlPPV.

#BigSkyKaroo at its finest over the Valley of Desolation at SANParks Camdeboo & SANParks Week is back! 11 - 16 September 2022. Book your #GraaffReinet accommodation to explore our beautiful national park at your leisure. #SANationalParksWeek Find out more: sanparks.org/about/events/p…

Karoo foodies - A recipe for good-old lemon juice from Adrienne at Rabbit Hole #Karoo Venue outside Middelburg, #EasternCape This is a summer family favourite and just love the tip about using brown sugar, get the recipe below... When life gives you lemons...make lemon juice 🍋

A *new* book from Chris Marais & Julienne du Toit Julienne du Toit KAROO ROADS III - The Adventure Continues and James Moffatt's amazing midwinter drone shot of Nieu-Bethesda has made the cover For pre-order info, contact Jules at [email protected]

The Market is coming to town! #GraaffReinet, get ready for the True #Karoo Spring Market 17 Sept. This wonderful market is a platform for local products & entrepreneurs to showcase their wares & meet the wonderful folk of the Karoo Heartland. If you're around, it's a must-visit.

If you've been meaning to explore the lesser-known SANParks Mountain Zebra outside Cradock, #SANationalParksWeek from 11 - 16 September is your opportunity. Book a stay in beautiful #Cradock and explore this lovely park at your leisure. sanparks.org/about/events/p… 📷 SANparks

Big sky Karoo sunrise - you can almost feel the colourful light on your skin... Cradock, Eastern Cape 📷 @l_j_r_photography #BigSkyKaroo #KarooHeartland #EasternCape #SouthAfrica

Karoo farm life: complete with country roads, golden light & views for days... Lowlands is located on a charming pecan nut farm on the banks of the Great Fish River. It's a beautiful spot to get away from it all and enjoy a bit of peace & serenity karooheartland.com #Karoo

It's #WorldRhinoDay - let's take a moment to appreciate our heroes and conservationists that work tirelessly for our beautiful rhinos. #ConservationAfrica #SaveourRhinos #HandsofOurWildlife

This weekend is the famed Fish River Canoe Marathon, first added to the national race calendar 40 years ago. Read more about the origin of this tough, beautiful canoe marathon on Julienne du Toit below. karoospace.co.za/cradocks-fish-…

Big Sky Karoo at its finest & views for days on #Toerboer's Karoo 3 Peaks Challenge! If you're a wild-at-heart adventurer who likes to walk in places that few have ever walked before, the 3 Peaks Challenge is for you...#KarooHeartland #BigSkyKaroo 📷 My African Heart Journeys

Black wildebeest in #CamdebooNationalPark 📸Ons Karoo en Kontrei #GraaffReinet #LiveYourWild SANParks

The birdlife of #SomersetEast is legendary! This clever little black-collared barbet photographed in the garden of Angler & Antelope Guesthouse. One moment just a jacaranda tree and, the next, a perfectly round hole with just enough space for two birds and a couple of eggs #karoo

Through the window or through the looking glass? Nieu-Bethesda is always beautiful and often a bit mysterious. 📷 Nieu-Bethesda Atrocities #karooheartland #smalltownsouthafrica #easterncape #karoo #southafrica karooheartland.com

When you open yourself up to the stories of the #KarooHeartland, it will always surprise and delight. Below is the Rabbit Hole #Karoo Venue on Hillston Farm A beautiful, lovingly decorated, quirky and elegant space for small events, birthdays and cooking classes.

While everyone is looking towards 2022, let's take a moment with us to appreciate the precious ones from the past year. We'll take pleasure in the small things (and big sky views) like a breakfast spread, with epic farm views along the Fish River. #KarooHeartland #NewYear2022