Kareedouw

The jewel of South Africa, Kareedouw, is situated between the Tsitsikamma and Zuuranys mountains. The town's name derives from the Khoe phrase meaning 'path by the karee trees'. The late former Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978, John Vorster, is buried in the memorial garden next to the Dutch Reformed Church, which is made out of stone.

This strategic situated town is 8 km from the N2, one hours drive from Plettenberg Bay, half an hour’s drive from Jeffreys Bay the gateway to the Langkloof on Route 62 and the south entry through the Wilderness area to the Baviaanskloof.

The economy of Kareedouw is based on farming and forestry. The famous Rensilfier furniture factory produces fine Black-, Yellow- and Stinkwood furniture. The Woodcutter Statue in Kareedouw has been placed in memory of the woodcutters.

The Mountains, fynbos, the annual Karrie festival and the see makes you realise why you are in Khoisan world.

Kareedow is the only entrance from the south to the Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve.

Kareedouw accommodation:

Assegaaibosch Country Lodge
Bo-Jani
Die Plaaswerf
Essenbos Eco Retreat
Fynbos Guesthouse
Kareesig Cottage
Kouga Kliphuis
TerraPi

Kareedouw activities :

Assegaaibosch Country Lodge
Stormsriver Adventures
Tsitsikamma Treetop Canopy Tours
Woodcutters Journey and Forest Tours

Eating out in Kareedouw:

Dezeppi's Pizzeria @ Assegaaibosch Country Lodge
E Lapa @ Assegaaibosch
The Copper Pot @ Assegaaibosch Country Lodge