Karoo lamb is distinguished from other forms of lamb due to certain criteria mostly relating to geographical location as well as how the sheep are raised. Karoo lamb originates in the Karoo district, a district that covers 40% of South Africa.

Rainfall varies across the region but the Williston area where all our animals are bred receive a maximum annual rainfall of 150 ml. However, for the last 8 years we have been experiencing a serious drought, so our rainfall has been substantially less. Due to the sparse amounts of rain, this area is very dry and often looked over when driving past. But if you stop to carefully look at your surroundings, you’d be amazed at the hidden gem that you’ve discovered. The flora that you are surrounded by typically includes small bushes, aloes, shrubs and succulents. These plants can survive the Karoo’s extreme climate from cold winters to hot summers with minimum rainfall.