Barkly East 4x4 & Quad Trails
Karoo & Highlands
Steep mountain tracks up to 2,750m with river crossings through the Eastern Cape Highlands
Out & About SA lists 4 things to do in Barkly East, in the Karoo & Highlands. They span Adventure / Activity, Museum / Heritage and Nature / Scenic. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Eastern Cape things to do guide.
Barkly East Museum
Karoo & Highlands
Local history museum with displays on the town's origins, railway reversing station and district heritage
Ben Macdhui
Karoo & Highlands
At 3,001m the highest peak lying entirely within the Eastern Cape, reached via mountain 4x4 tracks
Highlands Mountain Bike Trails
Karoo & Highlands
Extensive MTB routes across the Barkly East and Rhodes farming districts for varying fitness levels