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Pro
Lovely, enjoyable things to see and do
Con
Not much nightlife
In a nutshell
Caves & Ostriches... and nothing more!!!
devat81 Says: Cango Caves - a spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo, Western Cape. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains, you'd find the finest of dripstone caverns with their vast halls and towering formations of salagmites and...
devat81 Says: In the midway between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves lies the Cango Ostrich Show Farm on R328. The farm hosts frequent Ostrich tour throughout the day which lasts about 40-45 minutes. The tour includes display of eggs & chicks in the incubator (unfortunately there were no...
VISIT THE WORLD FAMOUS SAFARI SHOW FARM
PEE-WEE Says: WHEN VISITING OUDTSHOORN ,AN EXCURSION TO THE SAFARI OSTRICH SHOW FARM IS AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.OUR MULTILINGUAL GUIDES OFFER A WEALTH OF FACTS ON THESE FASCINATING BIRDS.EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF AN OSTRICH RACE WITH OUR JOCKEYS IN THEIR DASHING COLOURS ,OR PERHAPS...
EmmaN68 Says: They are a series of dripstone caverns that have to be seen to be believed as they are just breathtaking in size and beauty.They do 2 tours the standard one and the 'adventure' one. the standard tour takes an hour and our guide was brilliant and really knowledgeable, at no...
mvtouring Says: Every year around easter, Oudtshoorn transforms from a quiet sleeping village to a vibrant festive place when the ABSA Arts Festival takes over the whole village. To your hearts content you can then go and watch shows, fashion, or just sit and people watch.
1 Review and 60 Opinions Set in more than a hectare of exotic gardens,Hlangana Lodge offers the highest standards of luxury...
2 Reviews and 39 Opinions I stayed there for one night earlier this month. When i went for a drink at their restaurant i saw...
The Colony Restaurant at the Queens Hotel: A very good hotel restaurant
mikelisaanna Says: The Colony Restaurant is located in Oudtshoorn's historic Queens Hotel. It's a little more expensive than some of the other restaurants in town, but was worth it in our opinion. We had some very good dinners there, as well as some good South African wines. The house...
Bronco's Steak Ranch: Ostrich Steak
MarioPortugal Says: In April/2010 I drove to Oudtshoorn for the sole purpose of trying an Ostrich steak for lunch. My ride to Oudtshoorn was fro over one hour and once I got in town, parked the parked and search for a casual restaurant that was serving Ostrich. It was Sunday, several...
Pieter Celia's: Pieter Celia's
mvtouring Says: Early 20th century sandstone mill,lovingly and appositely restored to a bygone splendor,with its sunny wrap around veranda is nowadays this little restaurant. The concept here is that you dish what you want, they then weigh your plate and you pay according to the weight. I...
Jemima's: Great food from local produce
johnaalex Says: The original house has been converted to a very charming restaurant with seating indoors, in the front garden and a terrace overlooking the back garden.The emphasis is on fine food from local produce, well prepared and presented. The staff are friendly and efficient and...
devat81 Says: Rental Car would be the best option to be around the places near Garden Route. We drove to Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn from Knysna (around 150 km). Till George we followed N2, then we took route R62/N12 which was fabulous with breathtaking scenery. With the Sun playing hide &...
mvtouring Says: Route 62 is modeled after the iconic US Route 66, made famous by the late, great Nat King Cole in the song of the mid 20th century. Travelers headed for the Garden Route will find that Route 62 offers a better alternative to the dull N2 motorway between Cape Town and George,...
Ostrich souvenirs - eggs and leather goods
mikelisaanna Says: The best souvenirs of a visit to Oudtshoorn are ostrich-related items. Decorated ostrich eggs are a great item for your shelves at home. Even better are ostrich egg lamps, which have designs and patters carved through the egg that allow the light within to escape. You just...
African Odyssey Curios: Roadside stalls
Jenniflower Says: A delightful little permanent stall on the road between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves... it has a wide variety of curios and crafts from the locals.The prices were okay, not that expensive in comparison to the shop at Cango Caves.. and also, I think that handmade products are...
mikelisaanna Says: While they are much safer to be around than lions and hippos, you still have to be careful when you are around ostriches. The main thing to be aware of is that ostriches can kick very hard, and their feet have big claws, which add to the damage. They kick forward, so NEVER...
glennkasner Says: If you plan to visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch which is actually a huge zoo, do so on a full stomache.We recently ordered 4 toasted chicken mayo sandwiches and were forced to give up after having to wait for almost an hour which included 3 visits to the kitchen to try to...
Jenniflower Says: Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Some ideas: Light coloured clothing that doesnt absorb the sun as much as dark clothing. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers will help protect you against the sun and possible insect bites. A cap/hat that...
Mr Bubu wearing a Figo's shirt.
MarioPortugal Says: While in Oudtshoorn I got to meet Mr Bubu, who is originally from Pretoria and on that day he was wearing Figo's shirt of the Portuguese National Team shirt.Being portuguese myself, I felt the urge to invite Mr Bubu for a beer and picture taken.> Mário Ferreira in...
Jenniflower Says: If you'd like to see ostriches and arent keen to drive all the way to Outdshoorn from Cape Town, go to Cape Point. It is about 45 minutes from Cape Town Centre... and can be reached by following the road from the Kommetjie or Simons' Town sides.Here they have a few male and...
mvtouring Says: The countryside around Oudtshoorn is remarkable especially the area towards George. Stop, breathe the fresh air, take a walk around and check the lovely field plants that grow in the area, just relax and enjoy whatever you do.
Jenniflower Says: This plant is typical of not only this area, but the entire region. It is cactus-like in looks, and has orangey red flowers when in bloom.It is hardy and succulent, in a land where the toughest only often survive. Having said that, this particular area of the Little Karoo is...
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The Cango Wildlife Ranch is a particular favourite for visitors, especially those with kids! They have ostriches to ride on, cheetahs, Pygmy hippos, Nile...
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"THE OSTRICH-FEATHER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD".
Oudtshoorn is situated in the Klein Karoo 55 km from the large coastal town of George. Oudtshoorn offers the visitor an endless array of attractions. The Cango Caves, one of the worlds great natural...
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Oudtshoorn - the ostrich capital
Oudtshoorn is the tourist capital of the Little Karoo, a region bordered in the south by the Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains and in the north by the Swartberg Range. The boom of the golden days...
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Oudtshoorn - The Ostrich Capital
<img src="http://animations.fg-a.com/south_aC.gif" The town is blessed not only with natural wonders and a scenic environment, but with warm, hospitable townsfolk. It offers a host of...
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Oudtshoorn - The Ostrich Capital of the World
Oudtshoorn was one of our favorite parts of our recent trip to South Africa. We were originally planning to just do a quick pass through, but ended up spending three nights there. Oudtshoorn is a...
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Oudtshoorn is more then ostriches.
Oudtshoorn is the place to be in South Africa if you want to visit an ostrich farm. There are several of them in the area. But it’s much more then the ostrich industry, you have the little and the......
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