Oudtshoorn
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Often tagged the 'ostrich-feather capital of the world', Oudtshoorn is a town with broad lanes, and some beautifully maintained Victorian and Edwardian buildings.
Have a look at the Oudtshoorn Info website for more information about all sorts of things.
Sights and Activities
The town itself is quite small and, apart from some of the architecture and a plethora of ostrich farms, it doesn't really have much to offer.
However, several things are certainly worth doing or seeing:
- The nearby Cango Caves are certainly worth a day trip, as the extensive underground passageways contain huge halls and grand limestone formations.
- The Cango Wildlife Ranch is another great place to visit and for a little extra money you can cuddle the little cheetahs for example.
- The Meerkat Magic Safari is another local highlight where you can have a close encouter with these little fantastic creatures.
- Go and see the Karoo from above with Oudtshoor Ballooning
- Highgate Ostrich Show Farm might be fun for kids, but it's a waste of time
- Oudtshoorn is also only a short drive (60 kilometres) away from the coast and Wilderness National Park.
If you stay at a backpacker's, ask for discount vouchers; many of the hostels offer vouchers up to 50% off for the Ostrich farms and the Wildlife Centre.
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
By Car
Located just north of George on the Garden Route, take a turn off the N2 and take the N12 north.
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Whilst in Oudtshoorn, try an ostrich burger or steak. It is a local speciality, and most of the restaurants in town have them included on their menus.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lagoon | Langverwacht Road Oudtshoorn 6620, Klein Karoo | Hostel | 95 |
| Backpackers Oasis Shanti | 3 Church Street | Hostel | 90 |
| Backpackers Paradise | PO Box 381 6620 Oudtshoorn | Hostel | 91 |
| Gumtree Guesthouse | 139 Church Street Oudtshoorn | Guesthouse | - |
| Karoo Soul Backpackers | 170 Langenhoven Rd, Oudtshoorn 1 Adderley St, Oudtshoorn | Hostel | 100 |
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