Karoo Secret Secret House

Karoo Secret was exactly what I needed – calm, serene, and beautifully peaceful. The sunsets were absolutely on point, and the quietness of the surroundings was something I truly appreciated. The sense of stillness made it easy to unwind and reset. I also enjoyed going for a run along the gravel road, which added to the feeling of being immersed in nature. Margot, the host, was incredibly welcoming and helpful, and even kindly gave me milk for my coffee at no extra cost. A perfect escape from the noise and busyness of everyday life.

Nothing — everything met my expectations.

Location perfect for our birdwatching, however heavy rainfall meant we couldn’t go onto any farm roads

All was great

The guest farm is a real gem - I have not stayed anywhere so serenly beautiful in the Karoo, in my 20 years of criss-crossing the SA. The house we stayed in was beautifully renovated and utterly comfortable in an understated, homely way. The farm, with its views stretching from horizon to horizon offers so many activities, we could have stayed much much longer - so sorry we didn't! The hosts are super welcoming and I really enjoyed our chats.

There's patchy 4G on the property, nothing to worry about - really just saying this only to manage expectations. It's the Karoo after all! 🙂

Location exceptional, natural wonder. Stunning sunset worth the walk. This place is a hidden gem!

The vibes in the dessert

Everything was perfect!

I loved my stay. One impromptu night turned into two. The many stars, the wide open, the peace in abundance. Leaving was the only downside. The Lark Cottage is sweet, a transformed old farm school house with just the right balance of comfort and shabby chic. Margot and Chris were warm and hospitable. I would love to go back.