Oudtshoorn: Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Oudtshoorn

Visit Oudtshoorn, the principal town of the Little Karoo, where you will be welcomed with hospitality which has become synonymous with the people of the Klein Karoo.

The Klein Karoo is an oasis-like setting in a fertile valley cupped by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges, and originated as a settlement along the Grobbelaars Rivers which meanders southwards from the Swartberg, providing fertile soil and water for irrigation. Crops such as lucerne, tobacco, fruit, grapes and grains grow here in abundance.

Outdshoorn is a town with the most sunny days per year in the whole country, 365 sunshine days, 4 summers and sunny, dry winters await the visitor to the Klein Karoo. Shielded from the coastal belt by the mountain ranges the Klein Karoo also enjoys many windless days.

Oudtshoorn is situated on the edge of the Garden Route, between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountain Passes. Oudtshoorn is also a wonderful exciting halfway stopover when traveling between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, with the coastal town of George about 56 km's away.

Oudtshoorn is spread along both banks of the Grobbelaars River, a tributary of the Elephant's River, and its fertile valleys are encompassed by the Swartberg Mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south.

One of South Africa's eight wine regions, the Klein Karoo is large in area but small in production and these wines are classed with the best in the South African Context. Visit numerous estates on the Klein Karoo Wine Route from Montagu in the West to Meiringspoort in the East.

First class hotels, lodges, inns and guesthouses await the visitor. Enjoy the relaxed, friendly, hospitable atmosphere offered in town or at various surrounding farms. Experience the joy of life in the country and breathe in the healthy, unpolluted air. Taste the art of the fine local wines and dine on the excellent cuisine of restaurateurs from a five course meal which could include Ostrich, to a delightful lighter meal, all exquisitely available to satisfy every taste.

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Hotels in Oudtshoorn - Show all accommodation in Oudtshoorn »»
	De Opstal (OUDDEO001) From $69 per person per night	De Opstal consists of a group of typical Little Karoo farm buildings, beautifully restored and fitted with modern conveniences, set in lush, tranquil garden surroundings. De Opstal is within easy reach of tourist attractions such as the Cango Caves, the Cango Wildlife Ranch and the Cango Ostrich Show Farm.

	Protea Hotel Riempie Estate From per person per night	Protea Hotel Riempie Estate offers visitors a country sanctuary for total tranquility. The hotel is only 20 minutes away from the Cango Caves and moments away from the crocodile and ostrich farms for which Oudtshoorn is famed. Golf, squash, tennis, bowls and gym facilities are all to be found nearby.

	Thylitshia Villa Country Guesthouse From $44 per person per night	Thylitshia Villa is a working ostrich and wine farm, 4kms from Highgate Ostrich Show Farm. In the heart of the Olifantsriver Valley, this Cape Dutch Country House has a magnificent landscaped garden, sparkling pool with panoramic mountain views. Guests are treated to a unique personal ostrich farm tour at 16h30 daily.

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Tours covering Garden Route - Show all safaris & tours covering Garden Route »»
	Western and Eastern Cape Self Drive (CIAA-ELA) From per person per night	Travel at your own pace and explore the beautiful Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. Visit the magnificent Addo Elephant Park, see the whales at Hermanus and enjoy a variety of picturesque little towns through which you will travel before arriving in East London. *Tour Duration:* 20 days

	Garden Route Tour (Departing Cape Town) From per person per night	The Garden Route is truly one of South Africa's richest botanical treasures, where you can lose yourself in nature amid the grandeur of giant Yellowwood and Milkwood trees in one of the indigenous forests. Traversing the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, the many inland attractions, to the scattered seaside resorts and tiny coastal villages abound on a truly majestic journey. *Tour Duration:* 4 days

	Garden Route Splendor (PEA-CIAA) From per person per night	Experience the wonders of the world-famous Garden Route. Start your trip with a visit to the Friendly City Port Elizabeth and its beautiful surroundings. Travel along the beautiful coastline until you arrive Cape Town where you can spend the last few days of this trip exploring the beautiful Peninsula. *Tour Duration:* 13 days

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Car hire
	Toyota Avanza 1.5SX or Similar (IDMR) (George)
	Hyundai Tucson 2x4 or Similar (IFMR) (George)
	VW Golf Chico or Similar (EDMN) (George)
	Mercedes Benz C180 or Similar (PDAR) (George)
	Toyota Avensis or Similar (SDAR) (George)
	Toyota Verso or Similar (IMMR) (George)
	VW Polo Classic or Similar (CCMR) (George)
	Kia Picanto or Similar (ECMN) (George)
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In and Around Oudtshoorn:
Ostrich Farms - Oudtshoorn The ostrich capital of the world. Warm, dry summers and sunny winter days make it the ideal breeding ground for the world's biggest bird, the Ostrich. Before the arrival of the first settlers Ostrich... More »»	Cango Caves A place of great natural beauty and a national monument. The Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, provide a magical journey through massive caverns and fascinating limestone... More »»
Ostrich Farms - Oudtshoorn The ostrich capital of the world. Warm, dry summers and sunny winter days make it the ideal breeding ground for the world's biggest bird, the Ostrich. Before the arrival of the first settlers Ostrich... More »»	Cango Caves A place of great natural beauty and a national monument. The Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, provide a magical journey through massive caverns and fascinating limestone... More »»
Bungee Jumping - Bloukrans River The highest commercial bungi jump in the world is at Bloukrans River Bridge. The height is 216 metres with a 7 second free fall! The adventure company Face Adrenalin will make sure you have an... More »»	Addo Elephant Park Situated 73km from Port Elizabeth, The Addo Elephant Park has a conservation success story that is world famous. The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven... More »»
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe is the last steam hauled scheduled passenger train operating in Southern Africa. This unique steam train departs Monday to Saturday (excluding 25 December) from George to Mossel... More »»	Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa's first Marine National Park. The Tsitsikamma National Park is also known as "the place of much water". Where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores,... More »»

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