Karusa Vineyards
Karusa Vineyards
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Karusa is a family operated and managed wine and fruit farm.The word “Karusa” is a Khoi San word meaning: Land with little water, a scarce resource in the semi arid plateau of the Klein Karoo.Karusa is situated at the foothill of the majestic Swartberg in the tranquil and scenic Cango Valley settlement of Schoemanshoek. The farm is en route to the world famous Cango Caves. It is situated 12km north of Oudtshoorn which is also the capital of the Klein Karoo region, and ostrich capital of the world.Karusa is the first and only Premium Private winery in Oudtshoorn.Directions to Karusa: Follow the R328 north (The Cango Route) from Oudtshoorn for 12km to Schoemanshoek. Turn left into Schoemanshoek and drive left around the back of the Church, the entrance to Karusa is ~200m on your right.
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- Annalie P2 contributionsDelicious food & wine in a beautiful settingWe visited Karusa for lunch after a tour Cango caves. The pizzas were delicious & very generous (we should have shared). Wines were also good & reasonably priced. We took some of the Cap Classique home. Friendly service & a lovely fire for the colder daysVisited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 June 2024
- SKG109Orinda, California1,139 contributionsWine & Gin Tasting with a Lovely View!We stopped here on our way back from Cango Caves. A little hard to find but trust your GPS! It was a beautiful day to sit outdoors and taste wine and gin and have a bite to eat. Very freindly staff. Not a fancy place but delightful. Definitely worth considering.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 September 2024
- Tony BCarwoola, Australia71 contributionsGreat service, excellent beer and pizzaGreat craft beer and pizza - excellent service. Just what we needed after driving the Swartberg Pass. The Weiss is Nice rates as one of the best Weiss beers outside of Europe- ( in fact better than some there too!!)Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 September 2024
- Robin LouwrierJohannesburg South, South Africa41 contributionsGreat experience.Had three times lunch at Karusa. Lunches are good, tasty and the portions are just right. Was having a yoga course at the Iyengar yoga studio run by David Jacobs. I also bought some bottles of wine at Karusa, very reasonable pricing. This is your place to go in Oudtshoorn.Visited November 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 December 2024
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Dec 2023 • Friends
I've been to Karusa previously and wanted to take friends. I was however met with a very poor reception per telephone.
Strictly based on that I will make it my mission to discourage anyone from going there. The individual on the telephone was simply put rude.
No effort at all was made to be polite or to offer any options to visit or accommodate myself and the guests.
Strictly based on that I will make it my mission to discourage anyone from going there. The individual on the telephone was simply put rude.
No effort at all was made to be polite or to offer any options to visit or accommodate myself and the guests.
Written 28 December 2023
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Robin Louwrier
Johannesburg South, South Africa41 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Had three times lunch at Karusa. Lunches are good, tasty and the portions are just right. Was having a yoga course at the Iyengar yoga studio run by David Jacobs. I also bought some bottles of wine at Karusa, very reasonable pricing. This is your place to go in Oudtshoorn.
Written 2 December 2024
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Kobus K
George, South Africa7 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Amazing private accommodation in the Vinyard. Flip's house is a stunning getaway for 2 with all the needed amenities for a memorable stay. Enjoy birdwatching, beutiful views of the Vinyard and the Schoemanskoek Valley during the day and gaze at the stars of the Little Karoo by nite. Enjoy a amazing lunch at the restaurant with an amazing wine selection or their own premium craft beer. Will definitely return.
Written 14 March 2021
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Kay McNish
Port Elizabeth, South Africa26 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Accommodation, very clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Beautiful, safe surroundings amongst the Vineyards and fruit trees.
True Karoo warm hospitality.
Restaurant and wine tasting, very delicious, generous portions.
Beautiful, safe surroundings amongst the Vineyards and fruit trees.
True Karoo warm hospitality.
Restaurant and wine tasting, very delicious, generous portions.
Written 6 April 2021
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101Vine2Wine
5 contributions
May 2022
As a family we visited Karusa and what a pleasant experience. Friendly welcoming staff, the freshest most delicious food - not even starting with the wine that is beyond amazing. A Play Area for the little ones, a big grass area for having a picnic. Definitely the Place to be when visiting Oudtshoorn.
Written 12 July 2022
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Annalie P
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We visited Karusa for lunch after a tour Cango caves. The pizzas were delicious & very generous (we should have shared). Wines were also good & reasonably priced. We took some of the Cap Classique home. Friendly service & a lovely fire for the colder days
Written 19 June 2024
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Meiko
Gqeberha, South Africa35 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Enjoyed pizzas, cappuccino and Karusa's signature sparkling grape juice.
The food was amazing, the variety of toppings on the pizza was great and perfectly cooked.
The staff were extremely friendly, patient and helpful throughout our visit.
The view was breath taking and the atmosphere was peaceful.
Would definitely go again and 100% recommend.
The food was amazing, the variety of toppings on the pizza was great and perfectly cooked.
The staff were extremely friendly, patient and helpful throughout our visit.
The view was breath taking and the atmosphere was peaceful.
Would definitely go again and 100% recommend.
Written 4 July 2022
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SharkZA
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa19 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
An excellent outdoor seating area with fantastic food and some of the best craft beer I have ever tried. Menu is interesting and the quality of the food is simply great.
With so many places around this one stood out.
With so many places around this one stood out.
Written 4 January 2022
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hendrik111
Pretoria, South Africa233 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
What a pleasure it was to visit Karusa. The wine tasting was great but the real star was the food. The Karusa platter was phenomenal. It was soooo tasty. The white grape juice is also delicious. Definitely worth a stop when in the area. Oh yeah, staff was super friendly.
Written 20 December 2020
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TheSykes
Denbigh, UK88 contributions
Dec 2021
Friends took us to lunch at Karusa winery recently. We had a lovely lunch with flat breads and excellent wine. Amazing view from the restaurant. The girls had a super sauvignon blanc and the gentlemen had some of their lovely beer. Everyone was delighted with their choices. It was really busy but the service was excellent with lovely smiling staff. Definitely on our list for our return to Buffelsdrift next year. thanks for a lovely lunch.
Written 22 December 2021
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