Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world.  Nowhere else are ostriches found in such great number and nowhere else do they produce feathers of such fine quality - but the world's biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of enormous contrasts.  

This small, crime-free town is the commercial centre of the Klein Karoo, an ancient rolling plain between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains, Ostrich show farms - Highgate - Safari - Oudtshoorn and Cango - offer daily tours and demonstrations during which you will learn about these unique birds about their life cycle and about how they are farmed.  


         

The Klein Karoo is a fine wine-producing region, with a variety of different growing zones. Oudtshoorn and the Klein Karoo Wine Route form part of Route 62, the World's Longest Wine Route. Children Welcome! - Various entertainments in Oudtshoorn make it an ideal holiday destination for children (no matter how old).

Many Nature Reserves to visit, no visit to the Klein Karoo would be complete without dining on its favourite delicious, healthy, fat-free, ostrich steaks.

       

Oudtshoorn lies within easy driving distance of all the attractions of the Garden Route, making it an ideal base from which to explore the Southern Cape.  The people of Oudtshoorn enjoy meeting visitors and go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome to suit every taste and budget.  Excellent restaurants and
accommodations. Oudtshoorn is the ultimate travelers destination.