Karas is Namibia’s southernmost region, covering 161 235 km² – 20% of the total surface area of the country.

The region takes its name from the word "//Karas", the Nama word for "Quiver Tree" - southern Namibia's famous plant symbol.

Karas is considered a natural, organic administrative and economic unit and includes the constituencies of Keetmanshoop (Rural and Urban), Karasburg, Berseba, Lüderitz and Oranjemund, with Keetmanshoop the capital and seat of the Regional Government – the Karas Regional Council.

Breathtaking scenic beauty, a melting pot of cultures and traditions and a vibrant and highly diversified economy distinguishes this area from Namibia’s twelve other regions.

Karas abounds in natural riches – from the marine treasures of the Atlantic coastline to sought-after minerals including the world’s largest reserves of alluvial diamonds. A dry, pest-free climate fed by waters from the Orange and Fish rivers makes the region ideal for crops such as Karas’ sought-after table grapes and dates, and the stock farming of beef, sheep, game and ostrich.

Acknowledged for the scale and scope of its four unpolluted and sensitively protected desert systems, home to some of the planet’s most unique natural wonders, including the Namib and Kalahari deserts and the Fish River Canyon, Karas’ blossoming tourism sector is attracting world-class enterprise to what is being hailed as one of the newest hotspots of eco-tourist activity in Africa.

Recognised for its highly stable socio-political climate, low crime rate, constant workforce, supported by an enviable infrastructure with easy access to local, regional and foreign markets, and encouraged by many attractive financial incentives for the potential investor, this once ‘rough diamond’ of Namibia is set to dazzle the subcontinent.

Join us for a whistle-stop tour of the Karas Region’s many shining attributes and opportunities.