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Introduction

An Ostrich

An Ostrich

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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.

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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.

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Events and Festivals

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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

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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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.

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Drink

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Sleep

Budget

PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Amber LagoonLangverwacht Road Oudtshoorn 6620, Klein KarooHostel95
Backpackers Oasis Shanti3 Church StreetHostel90
Backpackers ParadisePO Box 381 6620 OudtshoornHostel91
Gumtree Guesthouse139 Church Street OudtshoornGuesthouse-
Karoo Soul Backpackers170 Langenhoven Rd, Oudtshoorn 1 Adderley St, OudtshoornHostel100

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Keep Connected

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