Boasting over 330 days of sunshine, Oudtshoorn is ideal for outdoor activities. The small Karoo town has an abundance of plant and bird life and lies nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Swartberg Mountains (also recognised as a World Heritage Site).
Oudtshoorn is also rich in culture and history, evident in the magnificent sandstone "Feather Palaces" that have survived since the "feather boom" early in the 20th century.
Note that, although Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world this is only one of the attractions that keep tourists flocking to the town. From the world renowned Cango Caves to Game drives, Nature hikes, Cycling down the Swartberg Mountain Pass and an excellent selection of fine wines... there is undoubtedly no lack of activities to keep you entertained during your stay.
Cango Caves
The Cango Caves is only one of the natural wonders of the Klein Karoo & Oudtshoorn. An underground jewel in the heart of the Swartberg Mountain Range. Visitors can choose between the standard tour (60min) or the adventure tour (90min). Open every day except on Christmas day.
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Joyride down the Swartberg Mountains - Cycling Trips
You are driven by bus to the top of the Swartberg Mountain from where you cycle DOWN – You are able to come down in your own time, you can stop where you want – whenever you want! You are able to stop at the Cango Caves, Camel Farm, Tea Garden for lunch and a swim, Ostrich Farm and the Cango Wildlife Ranch en-route back. Distance 54km and you can be back at the hostel between
12H00 – 13H00 if you cycle straight back without stopping anywhere. If you are on the baz bus you need two nights here in Paradise!
DAILY TOURS - DEPART: 08h15 to 08h30
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Ostrich Show Farms
Visit one of our three well known ostrich show farms in the area. They offer you a complete ostrich package for example:
• Stroking and riding an ostrich
• Eating ostrich eggs
• Eating ostrich meat
• Buying souvenirs from the curio shops
Cango Wildlife Ranch
The Cango Wildlife Ranch is perfect for a family outing. Guided tours are given daily around the premises. Learn more about the facts and fiction surrounding crocodiles, view elegant cheetahs and giggle at the antics of the Bengal tiger cubs. For the adventurous they offer face to face encounters with wildlife in the Natural Encounters programe where you can touch a cheetah, enjoy the closeness of a tiger cub, wrap yourself in a python and even dive with Nile crocodiles.
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Meerkats
Grant M. Mc Ilrath studying wild meerkats / suricates in the field, will be your guide on a Sunrise Tour in The Meerkat Magic Valley of The Meerkat Magic Project in Oudtshoorn, giving a Live Unedited Wildlife Documentary presentation with The Ungulungu WILD UNFED FREE ETHICALLY HABITUATED meerkat/suricate study group.
The Meerkat Magic Project is the only place in the world, where guests can get very close to this sub-species of the three recognised WILD meerkat / suricate sub-species without disturbing them. Your visit helps fund the only Wild meerkat / suricate conservation in the world!
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Swartberg Adventures
You will be amazed to know how much more exiting your trip to the Rus & Vrede Waterfall and The Hell(Gamkaskloof) will be, when travelling by quad bike. This is relaxed driving, suitable for all ages.
The trip to Rus & Vrede is a one day drip and Gamkaskloof is a overnight trip.
Also caving, abseiling, hiking and more.
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