Warmwaterberg: A hidden Karoo gem with a 200-year-old story

Farmer's WeeklyStaff Reporter · 1 November 2026 at 06:00

Julienne du Toit explores Warmwaterberg Spa, a Klein Karoo retreat near Barrydale with six generations of family ownership, where thermal, lithium-rich mineral waters have offered serene relaxation to visitors.
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