Karoo Farm Stay
Welcome to Karoo Secret
Karoo Secret Farm Stay is located on the legendary “Plains of the Camdeboo” in the Aberdeen district.
Land of big skies, remarkable sunsets and a place where life is lived to the timeless rhythm of the Karoo.
Chris and Margot Hayward welcome you to Karoo Secret, their beautifully restored Manager’s Cottage on a 4th generation working farm in the heart of the Great Karoo.
- Ideal for families, friends, cycling and hiking groups or city dwellers looking to relax and unwind.
- Comfortably sleeping up to 9 guests in 4 bedrooms
- Lovingly furnished with family heirlooms
- Large veranda, braai area and expansive views
- Conveniently situated between Aberdeen and Beaufort West, Karoo Secret is easily accessible, 6km off the main road
Karoo Secret Scenes
Bird Watching at Karoo Secret
You can stay at our beautifully furnished Karoo Secret Farm Stay and view a wonderful variety of rare and sought after bird species in our Karoo area. We will add a comprehensive birdlist in due course. Meanwhile below are a few of the birds bird enthusiasts have found in the area.
Booking at Karoo Secret gives you access to our private sign posted Farm Road network and water spots to explore at your leisure.
- Sclaters Lark
- Grey Backed Sparrowlark
- Larklike bunting
- double banded Courser
- Namaqua Warbler
- Sabota Larks
- Kori Bustards
- karoo long billed lark
- karoo Korhan
Photos by – Barry Kurten, Stewart Maclachlan and Sandra Fay Lombard – Birdlist compiled by Barry Kurten
Wildlife at Karoo Secret
Our farm animals share their space with a variety of wild animals that naturally occur in our area.
- Bat-Eared Fox
- Small Grey Mongoose
- Small Grey Mongoose
- Yellow Mongoose
- Small-Spotted Genet
- Cape Hare
- Aardwolf
- African Wildcat
- Striped Polecat
- Ground Squirrel
- Porcupine
- Antbear
- Springhare
- Duiker
- Springbuck
- Steenbuck
- Impala
- Kudu
