Steytlerville is in the centre of the wool and mohair district in the south eastern corner of the Great Karoo and is known for its astonishing variety of semi-desert vegetation which includes dwarf shrubs, tiny succulents, umbrella shaped wild plum trees and ancient cycads.

Steytlerville has been endowed by nature with exceptional beauty and game such as the Kudu and Springbok and various game farms cater for the ecotourist. It is also the home of the Kori Bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird.