Beaufort West
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Introduction
Situated in the Central Karoo, Beaufort West is a quiet town of around 37,000 inhabitants. Founded in 1818, the town is now the centre of an agricultural district providing premium herbs and vegetables nationally.
Sights and Activities
The sight of prime interest in the area has to be the Karoo National Park. An isolated area of big skies and sparse beauty, it's home to many desert mammals, the Black Eagle, various species of tortoise, and the Black Rhino.
Events and Festivals
Getting There
Situated on the N1, it's a 5-hour drive from Cape Town, or a full days drive from Johannesburg.
By Plane
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karoo Backpackers | 25 Donkin Street PO Box 263 | Hostel | 87 |
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Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
The SAPO (South African Post Office) is the nation's postal service. Post offices are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday, and 8:00am to noon on Saturdays. Domestic and international deliveries are reliable but can sometimes take up to several weeks. If you want to send something oversees of any value, try using one of the private mail services, like Postnet.
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