The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

January 24, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

Oudtshoorn, the "ostrich capital of the world", is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located between the Swartberg mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Two ostrich-feather booms, during 1865-1870 and 1900-1914, truly established the settlement. With approximately 60,000 inhabitants, it is the largest town in the Little Karoo region. The town's economy is primarily reliant on the ostrich farming and tourism industries. Oudtshoorn is home to the world's largest ostrich population, with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms, such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.
Restaurants in Oudtshoorn

1. Cali Craft & Gems

Shop 7 Queens Hotel 5 Baron Van Reede Street (opposite Spur), Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa +27 82 772 2950 http://www.facebook.com/CaliCraftGems
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Cali Craft & Gems

Come discover a world of hidden treasures and beautiful gifts at the most unique specialist store in Oudtshoorn. For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Cali Craft & Gems. A business that specialises in semi-precious gemstones, crystals, minerals, and sterling silver jewellery. For quality gemstone jewellery that is handmade on the premises. Where good old-fashioned service meets with affordable great quality items in a relaxed professional atmosphere. Official winners of international tourism awards and still highly recommended on many sites! Jeweller of the Year Western Cape 2019 by Luxury Travel Guide, Jeweller of the Year Western Cape 2020 by LuxLife Magazine Wedding Awards, Jeweller of the Year Western Cape 2020 by LuxLife Global Excellence Awards!

Reviewed By Crazyredpepper - Plattekloof, South Africa

My daughter collects crystals so it was with great excitement that we found this shop. There was such a variety and we spent quite a bit of time oohing and aching before we made our choices. The lady was fantastic and she was patient enough to talk to my son about crystals and answer his questions. Usually he hates waiting around while his sister shops. He even bought a pendulum.

2. Magic Moments in Oudtshoorn

261 Jan van Riebeeck Road, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa +27 76 501 8685 [email protected] http://www.magicmomentsinoudts.com
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Magic Moments in Oudtshoorn

An unforgettable evening of live music and traditional South African food in the intimate setting of the home of the performers.

3. The Cango Caves

328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa +27 44 272 7410 http://www.cango-caves.co.za/adventure.php
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The Cango Caves

Though damaged through shortsighted tourism schemes in the 1960s, these caves are still worth a visit for their eerie dark tunnels and stunning limestone formations.

Reviewed By magsboy - North Vancouver, Canada

The Cango Caves are well worth the visit to see to large underground caverns and the awesome geologic formations (we only did the Heritage Tour) and you can get some spectacular photos - we took the earliest available tour and glad we did because the tour buses were rolling up when we left and hordes of people were arriving - I do think they need to limit the numbers - and also enforce their requests for visitors not to sit and touch where they are asked not to!

4. Highgate Ostrich Show Farm

Scenic Cape Route 62 Volmoed, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa +27 44 272 7115 [email protected] http://highgate.co.za/
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Highgate Ostrich Show Farm

It's true. Highgate is the world's oldest ostrich show farm. But it is a working farm too. So we don't do things for show. We give you the real African farm experience. Our guided tour takes approx. 75 minutes & an expert guide will show you our modern breeding methods, how the largest eggs of any living bird species are incubated, and see the hatching room. Experience the opportunity of hand feeding an Ostrich. Enjoy our Pepper Tree Restaurant! We take advantage ofour magnificent all-year round climate to set the tables under our ancient Peruvian pepper tree so the whole family dines al fresco-style while enjoying the great outdoors. Catch your breath and visit our shop selling only genuine, South African-made products, many of which are produced by our skilled staff on the farm using our own resources. From beautiful decoupage ostrich eggs to delicate ostrich leather products. We are situated 10km outside Oudtshoorn on the R328 road to Mossel Bay.

Reviewed By RichardHugen - Roosendaal, The Netherlands

12 years ago we visited this farm also. This time we wanted to show Highgate to friends. Although it was our second time we enjoyed it as much. The four of us had a “private” tour that made it extra enjoyable. Our guide gave extensive explanations and responded to our points of interest. The one hour- tour was more than worthwhile.

5. Safari Ostrich Show Farm

R328 Road 6 KM From Oudtshoorn Towards Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa +27 44 272 7312 [email protected] http://www.safariostrich.co.za
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Safari Ostrich Show Farm

Safari Ostrich Farm, established in 1956, welcomes you to the ostrich capital of the world. Come and enjoy the worlds only Tractor tour through a working ostrich farm. Get up close and personal with the worlds largest bird. Take awesome photographs, get to see chicks, feed an ostrich, hold a huge 2,5kg ostrich egg. Get to see different species of ostrich - Kenyan, Zimbabwean, South African and rare white ostriches. Learn about the industry, leather, feathers and carving eggs. A full hour of interesting stuff to see and do. Enjoy our cafe or restaurant for set menu or ala carte options

Reviewed By tobiel2017 - Centurion, South Africa

Fun and interactive tractor tour of the ostrich farm. Educational and interesting. Friendly staff. Exquisite ostrich egg, feather and leather art products at the curio shop. Restaurant serves delicious ostrich burgers and cake! Play area for the kids.

6. Wilgewandel Holiday Farm

Cango Caves Road, Wilgewandel, Grootkraal R 328 north,, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa +27 72 784 6732 [email protected] http://wilgewandel.co.za
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Wilgewandel Holiday Farm

Wilgewandel holiday farm is open daily, Great Family fun! Water slides and Camel rides and lots of activities for young and old A fully a-la-carte restaurant and accommodation. 2 km from the Cango Caves

Reviewed By Strydoms5

Super friendly attendants; fresh air; camel riding; donkey cart riding; pedal cars, loads of animals; scenic views; reasonably priced food and a must for families with kids looking for day activites. We lodged at the beautiful De Oude Meul Country Lodge and made a day trip to Wilgewandel. Highly recommended!

7. Cango Wildlife Ranch

191 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa +27 44 272 5593 [email protected] http://www.cango.co.za/
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Cango Wildlife Ranch

Cango Wildlife Ranch is internationally recognised as one of South Africa’s premier tourism attractions. Conveniently situated en route to the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, the Ranch offers visitors a huge variety of awe-inspiring activities at one location for a value-packed price – suitable for the whole family and open 365 days a year! In addition to our wonderful encounter programs, where you can meet an ambassador cheetah, the ranch also offers two Firsts: Lemur Falls – the first interactive Lemur experience in Africa! - and Crocodile Cage Diving - a World First - where you can test your mettle against the dangerous gaze of a Nile Crocodile via a steel cage lowered into their watery domain! As a PAAZA (Pan-African Association of Zoos and Aquaria) accredited facility, a proud member of WAZA(World Association of Zoos and Aquariums), and a multiple winner of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence, Cango Wildlife Ranch remains a unique world-class facility which strives to provide conservation through education by means of various conservation projects, initiatives and informative guided tours! A significant percentage of all proceeds go straight back into our conservation initiatives providing you with ethical and unforgettable fun and memories. For unlimited adventure for the whole family – visit Cango Wildlife Ranch!

Reviewed By EllaMacrae

A few days ago my Husband and I visited the Cango Wildlife Ranch and it was such an amazing experience ! I highly recommend the guided tour, our guide Micah made our time there so much fun, she was really informative so a big thank you to her. we could see everybody on the facility really cares about the animals, it was so awesome to see some animals we have never seen before like the white tiger. We will definitely come back, thank you to everyone who made this experience great !

8. Karusa Vineyards

Shoemanshoek Valley, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa +27 79 490 3356 http://www.karusa.co.za
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Karusa Vineyards

Karusa is a family operated and managed wine and fruit farm.The word “Karusa” is a Khoi San word meaning: Land with little water, a scarce resource in the semi arid plateau of the Klein Karoo.Karusa is situated at the foothill of the majestic Swartberg in the tranquil and scenic Cango Valley settlement of Schoemanshoek. The farm is en route to the world famous Cango Caves. It is situated 12km north of Oudtshoorn which is also the capital of the Klein Karoo region, and ostrich capital of the world.Karusa is the first and only Premium Private winery in Oudtshoorn.Directions to Karusa: Follow the R328 north (The Cango Route) from Oudtshoorn for 12km to Schoemanshoek. Turn left into Schoemanshoek and drive left around the back of the Church, the entrance to Karusa is ~200m on your right.

Reviewed By BeaPop - Western Shore, Canada

This lovely family owned and managed vineyard/eatery is well worth a visit. Lovely wine and craft beer with a selection of gin from the area. We enjoyed 2 wood oven pizzas, Chicken and Sal on salads and their wraps. Great service, good quality food in a safe and beautiful setting. When in the area do drop in, lovely grassed atea

9. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities

Cango Caves Road, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa +27 44 272 0000 [email protected] http://www.buffelsdrift.com
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is situated only 6.5km outside Oudtshoorn en route to the Cango Caves. At the Lodge you will find pristine Bushveld, lush vegetation and a 5ha dam with hippos and more than 217 bird species. We offer luxury air-conditioned tented en-suite accommodation with an excellent A la Carte Restaurant. Trained guides will escort guests on a bush safari (game drive) in an open game viewing vehicle, with a refreshment stop at one of the lookout points. More than 20 species of animals can be seen on the bush safaris, some of which are buffalo, rhino, giraffe and many more. Other activities consist of horseback safaris and elephant excursions (feeding, walking and riding). An unique bush veld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo.

Reviewed By am0xx - Chemnitz, Germany

We had a great stay for 4 days. We enjoy the time in the tent. You can observe a lot of Animals at the waterhole. The trip with the through the area is very interesting, so much giraffes, buffalos, rhino's and gnus and so on. We love it l. Very very good. If you are in Outshoorn look at the cango caves.

10. Cango Caves Estate & Zipline

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Cango Caves Estate & Zipline

Less than 1 km from the world renowned Cango Caves lies the Cango Caves Estate. At the Estate you will find the Cango Caves Zipline. Come and enjoy two twin lines stretching over a combined 900-meter course, taking you form the Cango Caves to the valley below, accompany by our friendly and knowledgeable Guides. Sit back and enjoy the ride and let the Guides do all the breaking work for you, all play no work. Slide down and take in the beautiful fauna and flora of the Swartberg Mountains and Karoo area. Ages 5 and up. Tours depart every ½ hour; advance bookings are essential.

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