VISITING OUDSHOORN

On entering the town of Oudshoorn you are welcomed by hundreds of ostrich farms as far as the eye can see. The area is dry but possesses a certain inviting atmosphere. Oudtshoorn is enchanting with lots of old Victorian homes, gorgeous gables and antique stores. Oudtshoorn certainly took us back in time where ox wagons were the means of transport and the women wore rather warm dresses. Here in Oudtshoorn you will get the sense that this is a community where everyone knows everybody else’s business. A small town like this is all about friendship, family and living together as one big community.

The climate in this Region is incredibly warm and dry. Even so, Oudtshoorn surprisingly boasts a few fantastic wine farms including Boplaas. On arrival at these wine farms, you'll be welcomed with dried and sweetened fruit pieces which are very popular in this area. The people here are always very hospitable.

You can explore The Cango Caves, Crocodile farm, Ostrich farm and the Cango Wildlife Reserve. The Cango Caves is truly a marvel! It lies in the Swartberg Mountain range, which is a Heritage Site. The Cango Caves are situated in a lime stone belt measuring 1.5km in width and almost 16km in length. The Cango Caves were originally inhabited by the Khoisan peoples thousands of years ago. It is a truly mystical place. Only the main section is open to the public in order to preserve the majestic formations.

Your trip to Oudtshoorn will definitely be a memorable one guaranteed. Outshoorn may be small and quaint, but it is certainly a worthwhile destination.