Great Karoo

The Great Karoo is a large semi-desert and plateau basin in South Africa, located between the Great Escarpment and the Swartberg Mountains.^[1] It is approximately 400,000 km² (150,000 sq mi)^[2] and is one of the components of the Karoo, the other being the Klein Karoo or "Little Karoo." It stretches across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces and is known for its diverse, mostly untouched landscapes, unique geological formations like the Valley of Desolation, ancient rock art, and being a significant area for Merino sheep and Angora goat farming.^[3][4] The region offers opportunities for off-the-beaten-track road trips, wildlife viewing, and cultural exploration.^[5]