Kareedouw is nestled between the Tsitsikamma- and Zuuranys mountains. The name “Kareedouw” has three possible origins.
Form French “Carre”: square “d’eau” of water. Four water elements bordering the town forming the square: the Sea, Krom River, stream at Oudewerf and stream at Assegaaibosch Lodge).
From Karrie, drink made from plant root and honey by Khoi people and Douw meaning mountain