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On the outskirts of Beaufort West lies the 75 000 ha Karoo National Park. Here two of South Africa’s most highly endangered species, the riverine rabbit and the black rhinoceros, have been successfully resettled. The quagga, which became extinct on August 12, 1883, when the last mare of the species died in the Amsterdam Zoo, is again roaming free in the park. It was recreated from portions of its genetic code present in tissue samples taken from a mounted museum exhibit. The park is also home to a wide variety of indigenous buck, mountain zebra, wild ostrich and five tortoise species, the most in any conservation area in the world.
Bird life is abundant. There are martial, booted and black eagles (left) as well as the somewhat shy Cape Eagle owl. top of pageAccommodationThe park has Cape Dutch style chalets, several have been adapted for people with mobility problems. All accommodation is serviced daily and equipped with bedding and towels. There is a caravan and camping site. The Park has
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For information about the Karoo National Park contact:The receptionist at the Park Tel: 023 4152 828 Fax: 023 4151 671 e-mail: janvd@sanparks.org Manager: Jan van Deventer Park Director: Norman Johnson P O Box 316, Beaufort West, 6970 Conference FacilitiesFull conference equipment and a catering service are available. For reservations:Tel 012 426 5025. Fax: 012 343 2005 / 6 Websites to visitKaroo National Park lots more about the accommodation, activities, tariffs, things to see, animals, birds, flora, history and fossils. Cape Birding Route information about the birds you'll see in the Karoo National Park |
