Location: Oudtshoorn
Top Things to do in Oudtshoorn
What to do and see in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
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
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5.0 based on 133 reviews
An unforgettable evening of live music and traditional South African food in the intimate setting of the home of the performers.
3. Lugro Ostrich Leather Products
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Lugro Ostrich Leather Products are of the highest quality. We only use the best ostrich leather. All our products are designed and handmade in our workshop by highly skilled people. Both the showroom and workshop are located at 133 Langenhoven Road, on the main road from George towards the Cango Caves. We do not manufacture for or sell to trade or on a wholesale bases. We do ship individual items to international customers.
Reviewed By geoffexplorer
a lovely shop staffed with lovely people . A great choice of handbags and leather goods which are so distincitve . highly recommended
4. The Cango Caves
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4.5 based on 4,151 reviews
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!
5. Arbeidsgenot
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
From the turn of century to 1950 this charming museum was the home of the composer of South Africa’s first national anthem.
Reviewed By paulabQ1240CL - Kloof, South Africa
Despite the town being very busy preparing for the KKNK music festival, we had the most wonderful tour by an informed, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide. The house is a great window into how life was like and some of the driving forces behind the importance of Afrikaans becomming an official language in South Africa. We can all learn from the struggles of people who have gone before us in wanting their heritage and culture to be recognised. CJ Lagenhoven has so many stories to tell beyond those he wrote down.
6. AB’s Call A Taxi
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Welcome To AB’s Call A Taxi, Shuttle Services & Day Tours. We Are An Affordable Metered Taxi Service In Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa. We are a safe and reliable taxi service in Oudtshoorn that is registered with the transportation board of South Africa, covered with passenger liability and operating within Oudtshoorn, the capital of the Klein Karoo and also the most beautif
7. Karusa Vineyards
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
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
8. ArtKaroo Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Cango Caves Estate & Zipline
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
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.
10. Oudtshoorn Tourism Bureau
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
