Karoo 62 Escape
Karoo62Escape offers several luxury self-catering accommodation options for families or friends, amid the semidesert fauna and mountain views of a private nature reserve in the heart of the Klein Karoo – all with open-plan living spaces, modern kitchens, large stoeps and braais. The Luxury Bush Lodge is a stylish getaway, tucked away in a private section of the reserve, with two cottages and a central living space, while the four rustic self-catering chalets are perfect for smaller groups. LUXURY BUSH LODGE: This secluded lodge has a romantic setting, 3.8km into Karoo62Escape’s nature reserve. Sleeps 8 across 2 cottages, each with double & twin rooms & bathroom with shower. Large stoep with a wood-fired hot tub. Open-plan lounge, dining room & kitchen with fireplace. Please note luxury bush lodge does not have WiFi. CHALETS: Flexible and cosy accommodation in four converted farmworkers’ chalets, named after the wild buck roaming the grounds. Kudu – sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms (2 x double beds, 2 x single beds) Eland – sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms (3 x double beds) Duiker – sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms (2 x double beds) Steenbok – sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms (2 x double beds)
Area Info
Surrounded by the fynbos-covered flanks of the Swartberg and Rooiberg ranges, Karoo62Escape invites long hours reading on your stoep or enjoying relaxed gettogethers by the braai. The farm is part of the 14,000km² Klein Karoo Private Nature Reserve, and offers hiking, mountain biking, hunting and 4×4 routes.
You’re surrounded by the diverse vegetation of the hills and valleys, boasting renosterveld, mountain fynbos, spekboom veld, and a variety of indigenous trees, while the terrain is inhabited by a ‘who’s who’ of antelopes, such kudu, eland and duiker, as well as wild cats, eagles, owls, and various types of snakes.
Ladismith is 7km away and Calitzdorp is 40km away.
Units and Rooms
Luxury Bush Lodge
Guests: 8
Nestled in the Little Karoo's mountains is the luxury bush lodge that sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms with 2x double beds and 4x single beds. The kitchen is fully equipped and the bathroom has a shower. Next to the outside dining table is a lovely boma.
Chalet Kudu
Guests: 6
Chalet Kudu sleeps a maximum of 6 in 3 bedrooms with 2x double beds and 2x single beds and a bathroom has a shower. There is a kitchenette and dining area. Wifi available.
Chalet Duiker and Steenbok
Guests: 4
Chalet Duiker and Steenbok can sleep 4 both in 2 double beds. The bathroom has a shower only. There is a kitchenette and dining area. Wifi available.
Chalet Eland
Guests: 6
Chalet Eland sleeps a maximum of 6 in 3 bedrooms with 3x double beds. The bathroom has a shower. There is a kitchenette and dining area. Wifi available
Bush Motel
Guests: 2
The Bush motel units are comfortable sleeping pods consisting of 2 x Single beds, with charging plug points, a bedside table and lamp. The units share an ablution block with toilets, hand basins and showers. There are 2 large firepits to enjoy a braai.
A-Frame
Guests: 2
An insulated wooden cabin with 2 x single beds and bedding. No electricity. Shared ablution facilities with toilets, hand basins and shower. No kitchen facilities.
Gypsy Caravan
Guests: 2
Stay in a refurbished and quirky caravan that sleeps 2 pax each. Situated in a "Village" on their own, the 8 caravans are ideally placed in nature with its own private shared ablutions and private boma area. No electricity. No bedding provided.