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Steytlerville lies in the shadow of the Winterhoek Mountains, approximately 90 km east of Willowmore, in the breath-takingly beautiful Baviaanskloof Wilderness area. This has to be one of the quaintest little Karoo towns in the country, exceptionally beautiful and worth a visit for this reason alone. The streets are wide, originally built this way so that Ox Wagons could turn around, and is home to many architectural gems, both Victorian and Edwardian homes abound. Due to the small size of Steytlerville these houses are well preserved. Steytlerville is also home to some of the largest Edwardian style Churches. Another reason tourist’s stop off in the area is due to the richness of bird life and local game. The Baviaanskloof area boasts three biomes, Karoo, fynbos and valley bushveld,…

Western Gateway to the Baviaanskloof The little Karoo town of Willowmore, conveniently situated on the N9 between the interior and the coast is considered as the western gateway to the Baviaanskloof. Besides being a convenient stopover point, it is a worthwhile destination in its own right, offering the visitor numerous places of interest and exceptionally friendly people. With a crime free, safe and secure environment and a pleasant winter climate you have found the ideal winter holiday destination. History Willowmore, first named Willow-Moore, gets its name from the farm, The Willows, on which it was built in 1864 as a trading centre and its original owner, William Moore. In 1874 a…