Journeys Into the Karoo, Available on Request
Bergendam is quietly shaping its own story of wilderness adventures. Our hunting packages and game drives are being crafted with care — experiences rooted in respect for the land, its rhythm, and its wildlife. While we refine every detail, these journeys into the Karoo veld are available on request, offered to guests who seek a deeper connection with the landscape. It’s the promise of raw horizons, soft footsteps in the dust, and the ancient calm of the Eastern Cape — all waiting when you are.
Venterstad: Big Skies, Heritage, and Karoo Calm
Venterstad is a gentle escape into the vast quiet of the Eastern Cape Highlands — a place where the sky feels endless and life moves with comforting stillness. Set near the towering Gariep Dam wall, this 19th-century town carries the charm of another time, its streets lined with historic churches and buildings that whisper stories of long ago. Here, simplicity is the luxury.
From this peaceful base, travellers can explore the wide-open beauty that surrounds it: the Oviston Nature Reserve with its springbok and sweeping birdlife, the shimmering waters of Gariep Dam perfect for fishing or water sports, and the remarkable Orange-Fish Tunnel, an engineering wonder beneath the earth. Venterstad is for those who value heritage, space, and the kind of quiet that lingers — a true retreat into the South African countryside.
