The Forgotten Highway Heritage Route
Ideal for self-drive and small parties!
Download our resource guides, and contact us for advice on where to go and what to seek out!
doreenkaroo@gmail.com or whatsapp 071 401 2583
Our Story
Since 2009, the Karoo Development Foundation has worked to promote synergy between all the provinces and regions of the Karoo. For this purpose, heritage routes offer wonderful opportunities!
This heritage route began in 2018, with the Go Ghaap! Route, north of the Orange River, from Griquatown to Kuruman.
But then we realised that this fascinating region, the Ghaap, was actually the northern part of a much longer journey - the only point of contact between the Colony near Tulbagh and the Twana of the Kalahari. From 1790 to 1830, this was the north-south highway.
KDF, and the Route, are not-for-profit initiatives,
aimed at supporting rural communities through heritage development,
education, social organization and livelihood opportunities.
Our team: KDF Trustees
Prof Doreen Atkinson (Project Manager)
Dr David Morris (McGregor Museum and Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley)
Prof Johann Kirsten (Williston/Carnarvon)
Ingrid Schofmann (Loxton)
Moses Skisazana and Prof Lucius Botes (Finances)
Griqua coins, Griquatown, 1818
Forgotten Highway Route champions
Melton Wold Guest Farm, Victoria West, May 2023