Gateways
Gateways
Stories from the Fringe of the Karoo.
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
There was some good rockin' down at Storms River Village this past autumn, when South Africa's first-ever Elvis Festival kicked off in grand style.
Grahamstown: Story of a Sweet Man
Bees. Bees. More Bees. And a brilliant young scientist and his team doing wonders out at the Old Power Station...
By Julienne du Toit - Photographs by Chris MaraisTrading Post
The Book Everyone's Talking About
One of South Africa’s most successful independent publishing ventures, Karoo Keepsakes is more than a book. It’s a gift, it’s a traveller’s companion, it’s a dedication to the people and the places that make up the dry Heartland of South Africa.
Steel Flowers - Windmills of the Karoo
Welcome to Steel Flowers, the largest collection of windmill photographs in the world.
Here in the South African Heartland – the Karoo – the windmill (windpump) is the premier icon.
The Classic Karoo Map
Look closely at the detail on this map of the Karoo.
The little emblems and symbols speak of the distinct features of every region, every town.
Icons of the Karoo - Special Postcard Edition
What comes to mind when you think about the Great Karoo?
